Z-pack tents

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

Time of past OR future Camino

walking every day for the rest of my life

• Jul 7, 2015

• #1

Having walked a few camino paths now I understand it is NOT necessary to take a tent. However, we are looking at doing some overnight hiking here in NZ and I dream of tackling some of the European long distance trails and a tent would minimize expenses.
So......does anyone have experience with Z-pack tents? They are certainly not the cheapest option but do seem to be the lightest by a long shot - and relatively roomy. I'll appreciate any info you can share. Thanks.

 

newfydog

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Pamplona-Santiago, Le Puy- Santiago, Prague- LePuy, Menton- Toulouse, Menton- Rome, Canterbury- Lausanne, Chemin Stevenson, Voie de Vezelay

• Jul 7, 2015

• #2

We have their packs and their jackets. There is no way the tents will be anything but top notch. If you don't like it, they will give you a full refund. Classy company that actually uses the stuff they sell.

 

Oztrekker

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

I started in st jean and am currently in leon. My foot is blistered after my boots wore out.

Have completed many long distance treks longest is 1000 km, bibulmun track.

• Jul 7, 2015

• #3

I like z pack, been a sea to summit person. Like the solo or duo three season. Having a tent that can.be etected with trekking poles is a bonus.

 

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newfydog

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Pamplona-Santiago, Le Puy- Santiago, Prague- LePuy, Menton- Toulouse, Menton- Rome, Canterbury- Lausanne, Chemin Stevenson, Voie de Vezelay

• Jul 7, 2015

• #4

I remember looking at the tents and finding this guy, who spent months in one:

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

Time of past OR future Camino

walking every day for the rest of my life

• Jul 7, 2015

• #5

So they obviously stand up well to actual usage, despite being so light - that was my main concern. Thanks for your feedback. Very helpful and most encouraging. (I had been considering a tarptent, but these are even lighter)

 

newfydog

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Pamplona-Santiago, Le Puy- Santiago, Prague- LePuy, Menton- Toulouse, Menton- Rome, Canterbury- Lausanne, Chemin Stevenson, Voie de Vezelay

• Jul 7, 2015

• #6

I have a tarp tent. Not bad, light, but I must say I don't love the thing

 

Albertagirl

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Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Frances; Aragones; VdlP; Madrid-Invierno; Levante

• Jul 8, 2015

• #7

I spent some time last year hiking in New Zealand with a tarp tent (borrowed) with ventilation at the ends only. It was light-weight and fairly spacious, but only one night (camping at Whakapapa) when there was a breeze blowing through was there no condensation on the inside. Ventilation is the first thing that I consider when I acquire a tent.