Zpacks Duplex Zip 2P UL Backpacking Shelter or Tent Instructions

Zpacks Duplex Zip 2P UL Backpacking Shelter or Tent

Cutting Guylines

Guylines are pre-cut and attached for you. Linelocs are sewn in place for adjusting the lines. If you choose to switch out your lines for a different cord these are the default lengths:

• Peaks (2x) – Cut 102 inches (259 cm) and tie a stake loop at 40 inches (102 cm).
  The long end attaches to the tent and the short end attaches to the door hooks.

• Side Walls (cut 2x) – 54 inches (137 cm)

• Corners (cut 4x) – 32 inches (81 cm).
  *The two loops with rings at the peaks of the tent, and the upper loops on the side walls are used for the Duplex Flex tent poles add-on.

Setup Instructions:

The Duplex Zip tent is symmetrical and either end can be oriented into the wind.
Splash-up can occur when camped on hard-packed surfaces during heavy rain. Our tall bathtub floor and overhanging canopy helps to keep mud and water from splashing up into your tent, but for best results please choose camp spots on leaves or pine needles when possible. Remove any pointy twigs and sharp objects to protect your tent floor but leave as much rain-dampen­ing cushioning as possible to minimize the potential of splash-up.

1. Adjust your two trekking poles to around 48 inches (122 cm). If you expect your pole tips to sink into the ground, add a couple of inches to compensate.
2. Give your corner guylines some slack. Stake out all four corner guylines at a 45-degree angle, roughly straight off the corner points.
3. Insert the front trekking pole outside the screen with the handle at the peak and the tip in the ground. Stake the front line.
   • If the peak is too high, tighten the front corner lines. If it is too low, loosen them.
   • The corners of the tent should be about 6-8 inches (18cm) off the ground.
4. Insert the back trekking pole the same way and stake it out.
   • If the walls of the tent aren’t smooth you may need to reposition the corner stakes or adjust the lines tighter.
   • If the back corners are too low, loosen the back guylines, and tighten the main peak line to pull the front of the tent down and raise the backup. It should be about 6-8″ (18 cm) off the ground all the way around.
5. Stake out the two wall tie-outs.

Storm Doors:
Any of the four doors can be clipped down or rolled up independently. The storm doors can be clipped down to the front center guylines or rolled up depending on the weather. Leave at least one down-wind door open for airflow unless the weath­er is bad.

Seam Sealing:
All Zpacks shelters have taped seams and bonded tie-outs! No seam sealing is necessary.

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