I just spent a night that was 15°, sleeting, and windy. Did it in a zpacks Altaplex. The weight savings over my Durston X-mid was not worth it. If I had to have one tent it would be the x-mid.
Single wall was not ideal due to the frozen condensation. The lack of space in the vestibule was seriously missed. I can’t prove this but I swear the sleet was louder hitting the zpacks 🤣 Sont get me wrong, I love my Altaplex but I think the x-mid is more versatile and a better design
I have a ZPacks Altaplex, which is a larger single-person tent that weighs 13 ounces. The only downside I’ve experienced is having to be cognizant of pressing against the walls in the rain. On a slight slope one night, I slid down against a wall and pressed outward enough that the perimeter venting was beyond the roofline and got some water in the tent. But 13 ounces of Dyneema is amazing to me having growing up when 5 lbs was an excellent weight for a tent.
A dyneema tent is going to weigh the same as most bivies. A few bivies will weigh less but they don’t come close in comfort or moisture management to a sub-pound trekking-pole tent such as a ZPacks Altaplex or Durston X-Mid Pro.
Keep in mind that the Lanshan 2Pro is a single wall tent. Which means any condensation you get on the inside of the tent at night will get you wet if you brush up against it with your body, or with the foot of your sleeping bag. I've slept in Zpacks single wall tents before. Condensation isn't the end of the world but it does require either more careful thought and planning about where you camp, or actively managing the condensation by wiping down the inside of the tent with a small towel.
YouTube video about condensation in tents
https://youtu.be/zCQuY_lAL1Y?si=us2Vds6Kf8vRTArw
Just looked and I have the 3P XL. Packaged weight is 4lbs 😮and I don't use the stuff sacks and only 4 stakes so weighed in at about 6 oz over 3lbs.
I have heard great things about durston but my next UL 1P will be the zpacks as I've loved them when I see them on the trail.
Camping Gear covers so many areas, but I assume you mean your sleep kit and mess kit.
Ultralight Backpacks: HMG (Hyperlite Mountain Gear), Z-Packs, Gossamer Gear
Traditional Backpacks: Osprey, Gregory, Deuter is ayt
Tents: Durston Gear, HMG, Z-Packs (Budget Tents: 3F UL Gear / Naturehike)
Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering, NEMO, Feathered Friends, Therm-a-Rest Budget SB's: Naturehike)
Sleeping Pad: NEMO, Therm-a-Rest, Sea to Summit (Budget: Naturehike)
Pillow: Sea to Summit (Budget: Naturehike)
Stove: MSR, JetBoil (Budget: Naturehike)
Water Filtration System: Sawyer Squeeze, Lifestraw
Sorry, but The North Face doesn't really excel in this area. The only exception is their Summit Series Line; they've leaned more towards streetwear, in my opinion. Plus, they've pulled out of local distribution in the Philippines.
Just in Case you're asking about clothes and shoes, too easy.
Arc'teryx, Outdoor Research, Norrona, Patagonia, Mammut, Rab (Budget: Decathlon, Naturehike, Ukay)
Shoes: Salomon... and second, Hoka. (Budget: Same Brands but Ukay)
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Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.
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