2011 Stratospire 2 > 2018 Duplex > 2020 Stratospire 2

After 600 miles in the Zpacks duplex I have officially sold it, and have purchased a new 2020 Tarptent Stratospire 2. Why?

1- One of the main reasons I got the duplex was for the upcoming terrain of New Hampshire and southern Maine. Now that that is behind me, I am more lenient on my pack weight. As in I am ok with the extra 1.5 lbs for the comfort and protection I get from the strato 2.

My pack weight including 4 days resupply and 2 liters of water for my 1 week hike last month in the whites was 16 lbs, so now that easier hikes are in my future, i can handle the extra weight :) lol

2- Almost every night of using the duplex i would tell myself "I miss my tarptent". and when the opportunity presented itself here on WB, I took the opportunity to listen to what my experience was telling me.

3- Out of over 2000 miles of hiking, the strato 2 NEVER let me down, and NEVER exposed me to waking up wet. The duplex out of 600 miles let me down 1 night. On top of smarts mountain in New Hampshire.

This go around I opted for the manufacture seam seal option. Any experiences with this??

Glad to hear that you have returned to the SS Clan!
On the other hand, I am quite pleased with the SS 1 and part solid inner tent body. I am even more pleased with the SS 1 rainfly alone. Conditions permitting.
I sealed the seams myself. To date, I have only encountered a 6 hour deluge at Turquoise Lake near Leadville, CO. Zero leaks or seepage. My only complaint that night: The drumming on the rainfly nearly drove me crazy. My earplugs were in the car about 50 yards away.
Regarding the SS 1 and SilNylon Sag: In my experience the Sag is a myth.
All hail the TarpTent Stratospire 1 & 2!
Wayne

The design of the SS is really interesting. I like the concept of the offset treking poles to maximize the entry door opening. High/low vents would appear to be good for ventilation. And the hexagon shape looks as if it would shed wind well.

I almost pulled the trigger this spring on replacing my MSR Hubba but delayed my planned long section hike.

The Stratospire Li appears to be ideal but the PRICE!

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Originally Posted by rmitchell

The design of the SS is really interesting. I like the concept of the offset treking poles to maximize the entry door opening. High/low vents would appear to be good for ventilation. And the hexagon shape looks as if it would shed wind well.

I almost pulled the trigger this spring on replacing my MSR Hubba but delayed my planned long section hike.

The Stratospire Li appears to be ideal but the PRICE!

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When tarptent comes out with a dyneema thickness comparable to the zpacks spruce green I will be buying it. But in the mean time I wont pay $700 for a see through tent

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Originally Posted by Venchka

Glad to hear that you have returned to the SS Clan!
On the other hand, I am quite pleased with the SS 1 and part solid inner tent body. I am even more pleased with the SS 1 rainfly alone. Conditions permitting.
I sealed the seams myself. To date, I have only encountered a 6 hour deluge at Turquoise Lake near Leadville, CO. Zero leaks or seepage. My only complaint that night: The drumming on the rainfly nearly drove me crazy. My earplugs were in the car about 50 yards away.
Regarding the SS 1 and SilNylon Sag: In my experience the Sag is a myth.
All hail the TarpTent Stratospire 1 & 2!
Wayne

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Wayne Ill be testing your "fly only" on a 26 mile endeavor this weekend up in Kentucky, no rain forecasted so the learning curve should be mild

Have fun! Good luck and fair skies!
Wayne

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Originally Posted by Venchka

Have fun! Good luck and fair skies!
Wayne

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Wayne I am hooked on the fly only sir.....I think I am going to take my old mesh inner and cut everything but the bathtub floor out of it..
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i had my protrail seam sealed by TT. they did a good job, they even painted stripes on the floor to help the pad from sliding.