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Thanks for the multiple replies. My style of travel would not fall under general travel, but more long-distance hiking. I will be relying on the shelter for 1/3 of the time over the next year. I will be backpacking from nation to nation (more or less at random) again. Having portable shelter is crucial. I'm more so wondering if the Duplex would be better suited for this type of travel style, or if the Kunai would offer more versatility (offering less limitations on where I might travel). I know that the Kunai is geared for Winter, but I wonder if it would be well enough vented for summer use, too.

Thanks for the reply! I'm rather jealous of your former trips and hope to have a few of my own pretty soon. Great to here that that the Duplex held up in Iceland!

Hey there. I'll be backpacking across the globe again, relying on my tent shelter 1/3 of the time. My travels might take me anywhere and everywhere (from Iceland to the Utah deserts, to the jungles of Thailand), so versatility is priority. I'm pretty familiar with both tents in terms of comparison. I'm more so seeking advice on which would be more practical for this style of trip. I'm running an Osprey Aether 85 (to house my camera, drone, and laptop, windburner, and whichever tent that I go with). The Aether already adds a couple of Kg from the start, so weight is always nice to shed. With that, durability would take priority since I'd hate to end up in a situation where the shelter didn't hold up. I considered compromising with the Dragonfly 2p, but I'd be sacrificing the winter-esc capabilities.

Thanks for the advice everyone. For versatility, I am leaning towards the Nemo Kunai. Though I'm a bit worried about melting during the warmer seasons, having the ability to move to colder regions at will is a huge plus. It also seems rather study. My second choice is the Zpack Duplex, though I've never managed non-freestanding shelters before.

Thanks for the input!

So I'm normally a freestanding type, but I was considering changing it up with the Duplex. I usually travel solo but often meet people during my travels who joins in on my adventures abroad (from the Swiss Alps to the Utah / AZ deserts, to the Thai jungles, etc.). I know the weather proofing on this thing is insane, and weight (even with the carbon poles as I don't use trekking poles) are nothing to laugh at. My other upgrade option was grabbing a Nemo Kunai (mainly for that winter versatility in case I head up to colder regions such as Iceland). Aside from using the Nemo Dragonfly once (which was great for solo travel), I have never actually used the Kunai. I'm afraid that the focus is on colder weather and I will melt during the summer, though I did notice a fair amount of people claimed to not have an issue during warmer weather. Any thoughts?

‎05-19-2022

Hi everyone! So I'm planning on spending another year or so backpacking across... well, everywhere. I'll begin in EU with some friends of mine in Switzerland (visiting as many countries as able) before heading to Africa, then SE Asia, etc. I’m carrying an Osprey aether 85 (American version with the detachable day lid)), just broke in a new pair of MOAB IIs, and recently upgraded to a full MSR rig (based on the windburner Duo system). My question is: what tent and sleeping mat should I upgrade to? I’m struggling with the following factors: Single or double person Single vs. double wall Weight compromise Multi-season Setup time Durability (weather resistance) I’m not sure if I should run a single or double person (the double would be nice for the gear + if I meet another traveler in need of a space, but I’m not sure if the weight offset is worth it). As for the rest, something on the lighter end but still durable in the weather would be ideal. Does anyone have any thoughts / experiences? I’m trying to stay under 450 USD (give or take) if possible.

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Re: Zpack Duplex vs. Nemo Kunai

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Zpack Duplex vs. Nemo Kunai

Advice needed on choosing a tent