• Set up requires two adjustable trekking poles and a minimum of six stakes. Eight stakes are recommended. The main trekking pole should be set to around 48 inches (122 cm), the back pole to about 32 inches (81 cm). Either pole can fluctuate a couple inches. Tent poles are available if you don't use trekking poles.
   

• Setup instructions are available for the tent or tarp.
   

• Fixed length guy lines using no-stretch spectra cord make setup easy. No line adjusters or knot tying necessary. There are six main guy lines at the corners, plus two additional guy lines at the sides for more wind resistance. The side guy lines can also be propped up with a second set of trekking poles (if you are hiking with a partner) for extra head room, though it is not necessary.
  
  

• Ample space for two people plus gear, or a palace for one. The tent is long enough for most people to fully stretch out their arms and legs, and tall enough for two people to sit upright.
   
• Great ventilation, and a great view through the large screen entryway. 6" (15cm) of screen around the perimeter allows air flow.
   
• The screen entryway opens with a single rainbow shaped zipper. A single zipper reduces the likelihood of zipper failure, and keeps zipper weight at a minimum. (The pictures need to be updated to the new rainbow zipper).
   
• Cuben Fiber is made from Dyneema threads which do not stretch. The tent stays taught all night. Nylon materials by comparison can stretch and sag, especially if it gets wet.
   
• All the seams are triple stitched and taped, and the tie outs are bonded. No seam sealing necessary!
   
• This tent is unique in that it has a fully enclosed .7 oz/sqyd
  screen floor which keeps 100% of insects, spiders, ticks, etc out!
  
  You will need a separate ground sheet on the inside, on top of the screen, just like sleeping under a tarp. Keeping the groundsheet separate from the shelter offers the following advantages:
   
  1. Our separate Cuben Fiber Bathtub Ground Sheet works great, but alternatively you can use a Poncho, or inexpensive material like Tyvek for your groundsheet.
  2. On nice nights you can take out your separate ground sheet and sleep under the stars or on the ground under a shelter.
  3. If rain is blowing hard at one side of the shelter, you can fold up the edges of your ground sheet, or shift it away from any spray. Rain spray or condensation runs harmlessly out the screen floor.
  4. You can take out your ground sheet to dry everything out twice as fast.
      
• Each inside corner of the shelter has a loop and clip for attaching your groundsheet. The peak also has a loop on the inside for hanging a flashlight or stuff sack.
   
• The expected life span of this shelter is at least one full 2500+ mile thru hike, or many years of casual use with some care. The shelter can also be easily repaired in the field since duct tape or Cuben Tape sticks well to the fabric.
   
• All ZPacks gear has a one year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Returns or exchanges are welcome.
   
• For more info check out the Tent FAQs.

Optional Extended Beak:
By popular demand an extended beak is now available. The extended beak rolls down to block rain spray, deflect wind, and provide some privacy. The beak has elastic an elastic cord which clips to the tent's front guy line. To open the beak just un-clip it and roll it up. The beak adds about 1 foot of vestibule space for shoes, etc.

When hiking solo the extended beak may not be necessary since you can usually slide your ground sheet towards the back of the tent to avoid any rain spray. If you are sharing the tent with a second person or if you want to play it safe add the beak.

Dimensions (approximate): 

• Peak Height: 47 inches (119 cm)
• Rear Height: 30 inches (76 cm)
• Length: 9 feet (2.75 meters)
• Width at center: 62 inches (158 cm)
• Width at ends: 42 inches (107 cm)
• Entryway Height: 29 inches (74 cm)