Zpacks Altaplex Initial Impressions and Cold Rain / Condensation Test | Will It Replace My Solplex?

After having to cancel my PCT thru hike plans for 2020 due to the ongoing state of the world I decided to help "stimulate the economy" and take a look at the very intriguing Zpacks Altaplex.

The Altaplex was recently re-released by Zpacks. The shelter (Camo version) comes in a stuff sack and requires a pole of around 56-58 inches (roughly 147cm) to set up. With the optional carbon fiber trekking pole extender the shelter weighs in around 17.70oz or 502g

As an avid Zpacks Solplex enthusiast the Altaplex offers some nice perks over the Solplex and takes up a fairly similar footprint.

In this video I test setup the shelter and test it out in a cold miserable New England rain storm

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Please note that I am not recommending any of the gear seen in any of my videos. This is what I use and what I have found works best for me and my hiking style at this current period of time. I have come to these conclusions through vast levels of trial and error with gear. In my opinion the only way you will find what truly works for you is by using the gear you already have and finding its positives and negatives. Do not buy gear just because it worked for, or was recommended by, someone on YouTube.

This video was recorded with:
Panasonic GH5
Panasonic 10-25 f1.7
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Rode Video Micro
K&F Concept Variable Fader ND2-400 Filter
Manfrotto BeFree Live

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