New Durston X-Dome for Alaska hunts??

[HighUintas]

I appreciate that. And I always got away with it, too, with the 2 pole tents "Uneven" ground is definitely the ??...and everyone sees it differently so I am just trying to get as many accounts as possible.

But here I am digging into the lightweight trekking pole tents when the main issue i was trying to address is finding a long enough freestanding tent for the deep snow and rocky ground.

I have pretty much conceded that at least 2 tents is the answer, and I guess I've never had fewer than 2....

I'm going to keep an eye on the ArcDome

Yes, it is important to have a very good pitch with the xmid in snow. Although it doesn't stretch as much as silnylon, it does still stretch a little and with the weight of heavy snow it can be problematic if your pitch isn't good.

However, it is easy to get a good pitch on relatively flat ground.

 

[badkneesbro]

Yes, it is important to have a very good pitch with the xmid in snow. Although it doesn't stretch as much as silnylon, it does still stretch a little and with the weight of heavy snow it can be problematic if your pitch isn't good.

However, it is easy to get a good pitch on relatively flat ground.

For what it’s worth, Henry Shires at tarptent, says the footprint of the arcdome1 would be about 52x92. If he gets to build it

 

[mtwarden]

I asked Henry about a DCF Arc Dome as DCF is manufactured here (vs Ultra); got a quick reply with not so good news

Hi Mike,

Yes, Dyneema is manufactured in the US but there is exactly zero high quality, precision Dyneema finished product production done in the US. The maker of Dyneema has one and only one alliance/recommendation for finished product manufacturing and it is unfortunately in Hong Kong/China where we already make all our Dyneema tents. As of now, that avenue is dead (given the 145% tariffs) so I am afraid the ArcDome 1 is on indefinite hold.

Thanks.

Henry Shires

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I asked Henry about a DCF Arc Dome as DCF is manufactured here (vs Ultra); got a quick reply with not so good news

Hi Mike,

Yes, Dyneema is manufactured in the US but there is exactly zero high quality, precision Dyneema finished product production done in the US. The maker of Dyneema has one and only one alliance/recommendation for finished product manufacturing and it is unfortunately in Hong Kong/China where we already make all our Dyneema tents. As of now, that avenue is dead (given the 145% tariffs) so I am afraid the ArcDome 1 is on indefinite hold.

Thanks.

Henry Shires

Well... shit.

 

[flylow]

Thanks for that intel from Tarptent. I’m on the fence for a new sheep hunting tent. I like the idea of dome tents for uneven ground.

 

[Shraggs]

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I use his Hapi model and love it and have thought about this since it’s much lighter. Unsure if it’s a 4 season though

 

[mtwarden]

My buddy has an original Djedi— it’s definitely 4 season worthy. The original version used a eVent/dcf laminate that helped with it being a single walled tent; unfortunately that fabric is no longer made, so I would expect a little more condensation.

Also his is a front entry which is not my favorite, this new version with a side entry much more appealing.

 

[mod7rem]

Thanks for that intel from Tarptent. I’m on the fence for a new sheep hunting tent. I like the idea of dome tents for uneven ground.

I bought the Scarp 1 Ultra for this years sheep hunt. The last two years I used an X-Mid 1 Solid, but I also had a Hilleberg Akto that I used before that for sheep and goat hunts.
I loved the Akto but was trying to drop some weight so ended up with X-Mid for those two hunts. X-Mid is a really nice tent but I found it really time consuming to get a good solid setup compared to Akto.
So far just from setting up the Scarp 1 Ultra, it appears to have all of the positives of the Akto, but at a lower weight. A little roomier, just as fast and easy to setup, and probably more storm worthy if using the optional crossing poles. Still a little lighter than Akto when using the crossing poles.
Henry Shires told me the crossing poles are for extreme conditions like heavy snow load, so I don’t plan on taking them sheep hunting.

 

[Shraggs]

My buddy has an original Djedi— it’s definitely 4 season worthy. The original version used a eVent/dcf laminate that helped with it being a single walled tent; unfortunately that fabric is no longer made, so I would expect a little more condensation.

Also his is a front entry which is not my favorite, this new version with a side entry much more appealing.

Yes on this style I sure like the side entry better. I didn’t realize it’s 4 season worthy! Bombproof like hilleberg? I love my Hapi with trekking pole or two but a lighter free standing option is needed for me. This is a pound lighter than my BA ul2.

 

[mtwarden]

Not sure as bombproof as a Hille, but the cross polled design does a really good job with wind and snow loading. It also has multiple guy out options. I’d be very comfortable with it up to the vast majority of winter conditions I experience.

His had an optional vestibule, which is nice in the winter for camping, but added weight too.

 

[cornfedkiller]

I know the OP was specifically asking about the x-dome for sheep hunting, and it sounds like the consensus is no (unless aluminum poles become available in the future), but what about for other types of hunting? As a general all-around tent? Or does the issue that @6.5x284 experienced mean we’re crossing it off the list?

 

[mtwarden]

My buddy has one and he owns a lot of shelters and thus far he’s pretty impressed with his.

I’m still holding out for a lightweight “Niak”

 

[6.5x284]

I know the OP was specifically asking about the x-dome for sheep hunting, and it sounds like the consensus is no (unless aluminum poles become available in the future), but what about for other types of hunting? As a general all-around tent? Or does the issue that @6.5x284 experienced mean we’re crossing it off the list?

My issue was a sample of one. I think there is a ton of them out there on thru hikes and backpacking all over successfully. I wouldn’t write it off. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it for something like a Sep archery hunt or summer backpacking. Just for me, I have lighter options for those more fair weather trips. I was really hoping it would be a solid 3+ season type tent and I don’t have that level of confidence in it.

 

[MountainTracker]

My issue was a sample of one. I think there is a ton of them out there on thru hikes and backpacking all over successfully. I wouldn’t write it off. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it for something like a Sep archery hunt or summer backpacking. Just for me, I have lighter options for those more fair weather trips. I was really hoping it would be a solid 3+ season type tent and I don’t have that level of confidence in it.

I received my new poles this week, haven’t messed with them. I really like the space the tent provides. I wouldn’t have issue taking this tent on summer hiking/scouting trips or elk hunting in sept.


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[cubdriver84d]

HMG just announced a freestanding tent https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/p...Qlj5VscCZI2BjwVgQF1Gx9qkrClLwBzbQxqYN0.NiEkB7

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

HMG just announced a freestanding tent https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/crosspeak-2?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04.22.25_Launch_CrossPeak2 (01JR8BYZDXWPRK6RW5V0DP6XRQ)&utm_id=01JR8BYZDXWPRK6RW5V0DP6XRQ&utm_klaviyo_id=01HT8B90D66H3ZDQBG4353Q793&tw_source=klaviyo&tw_profile_id=01HT8B90D66H3ZDQBG4353Q793&tw_medium=campaign&_kx=tAq8lQlj5VscCZI2BjwVgQF1Gx9qkrClLwBzbQxqYN0.NiEkB7

Looks pretty sweet, if you’re into single wall shelters. Imagine being in that for two days in a windy & wet August storm. Would be as wet inside as out.

 

[cubdriver84d]

Looks pretty sweet, if you’re into single wall shelters. Imagine being in that for two days in a windy & wet August storm. Would be as wet inside as out.

Seem like it has a lot more ventilation than other designs with the full mesh sides under the vestibules, but yeah not going to perform like a true double wall tent.

 

[mtwarden]

Well that got my attention .

If a two person version is 34 oz, a one person probably would only weigh??????

I could live with a single wall with good ventilation; our clime is relatively dry

 

[MountainTracker]

HMG just announced a freestanding tent https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/p...Qlj5VscCZI2BjwVgQF1Gx9qkrClLwBzbQxqYN0.NiEkB7

Whoa that price, must be bc it’s made in MX. I like how in the description it says you can split the weight 2 lbs split 2 ways.


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[cubdriver84d]

Whoa that price, must be bc it’s made in MX. I like how in the description it says you can split the weight 2 lbs split 2 ways.


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Maybe they should advertise that you can split the price too