Zpacks Shelter Feature Comparison
Rainbow Zippers vs "L" Shaped Zippers
- Lightest and simplest configuration.
- Two people can sit side by side facing out.
- Full access to the vestibule spaces on either side.
- No screen toggle necessary as the door naturally drops down and out of the way.
- Zippers easily operated with one hand.
- Doors drape in place to help keep mosquitoes out.
- Magnetic toggle keeps doors pinned out of the way.
Overlapping Storm Doors vs Zippered Storm Doors
- Lightest door closure method.
- Easy and simple to use.
- Toggle at center of taller doors eliminates flapping.
- No chance of zipper failure.
- Easy to use traditional design.
- Includes peak vent for airflow.
- Field replaceable zipper sliders.
- Replacement sliders included with tent.
Canopy Fabric
- Strong enough to last thousands of miles.
- Semi-transparent to provide a more immersive outdoor experience.
- Easily field repairable.
- Repair tape comes standard with shelters.
- Higher abrasion and puncture resistance.
- More opaque for added privacy.
- Easily field repairable.
- Repair tape comes standard with shelters.
Floor Fabric
- Negligible durability trade-off compared to standard floor fabric.
- Saves weight over our standard 1.0 oz/sqyd DCF floors.
- Packs down smaller than our standard floors.
- Easily field repairable with DCF repair tape.
- Twice as thick membrane material relative to Lite floors.
- Resistant to punctures and abrasion.
- No groundsheet required.
- Easily field repairable with DCF repair tape.
