I Might Be Making the Wrong Tent Choice for the Colorado Trail

Tent choice for Colorado Trail — I thought I had this decision completely figured out… but now I’m not so sure. For this upcoming thru-hike, I’m choosing between the Zpacks Altaplex Tent and the Durston X-Dome 1+—and this decision is harder than I expected. In this video, I walk through the real tradeoffs: weight vs protection, familiarity vs flexibility, and what actually matters on a long-distance trail like the Colorado Trail. If you’re deciding on a backpacking tent—or preparing for your own thru-hike—this might help. ---------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. It helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ---------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Support the Channel: Venmo: @colbyonthetrail ---------------------------------------------------------- Discount Codes: Tell Your Trail 12% off: ColbyontheTrail12 https://tellyourtrail.com/?ref=Colbyo... Hilltop Packs 10% off: COLBYONTHETRAIL https://hilltoppacks.com/colbyonthetrail Backcountry Foodie 20% off: COLBYONTHETRAIL https://backcountryfoodie.com/aff/73/ ---------------------------------------------------------- My Favorite Gear: Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/4kLxv71 Titanium 750ml Pot: https://amzn.to/4kWEk5t Ultralight Stove: https://amzn.to/4kUKbbr Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4o45itc Ultralight Trowel: https://amzn.to/4iaU7Mr Summit Suds Powdered Soap: https://amzn.to/3FyXOgx Unpaste Toothpaste Tablets: https://amzn.to/3DUGIJh Outdoor Research Echo Sun Hoodie: https://amzn.to/4iay6gG Nike Men's Challenger Dri-fit 5" Lined Running Shorts: https://amzn.to/4kq1S2B Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4kAYVML inCharge XL 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable: https://amzn.to/41QdkMh Camera Gear: Camera Gear: DJI Pocket Osmo 3: https://amzn.to/3QVjNRi DJI Osmo Action 6 : https://amzn.to/4axDqtE Insta360 X5: https://amzn.to/4qm7qOw Sony A6700: https://amzn.to/4qkKwa5 Sony G Master 15mm f1.4 Lens: https://amzn.to/4b7pyX9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - I Might Be Making the Wrong Tent Choice for the Colorado Trail 1:34 - Why the Altaplex Should Be the Easy Choice 2:53 - What the X-Dome Solves 4:46 - The Tent I Know and Trust 5:17 - Why the X-Dome Might Be the Better Option 6:15 - The Real Tradeoff 6:55 - Where I’m Leaning (Not Decided Yet) 8:13 - What Would You Choose? ---------------------------------------------------------- #hiking #thruhiking #backpacking