5 reasons why I switched from a tarp to a tent for ultralight backpacking
This week I want to run through why I made the switch from a Zpacks 8.5x10 flat tarp, to the Plex Solo, as my primary backpacking shelter. Enjoy! 00:00 Intro 01:15 Reason 1 02:17 Reason 2 04:22 Reason 3 06:06 Reason 4 07:27 Reason 5 08:03 Outro BACKPACKING GEAR IN THIS VIDEO Tent: https://zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-... Tarp: https://zpacks.com/products/flat-tarp... Bug Bivy: https://borahgear.com/cubenbugbivy.html Trekking poles: https://zpacks.com/products/zpacks-ca... Stakes: https://geni.us/vn7ntSj (Amazon) VIDEOGRAPHY GEAR USED TO FILM THIS VIDEO Waterproof camera backpack: https://geni.us/PAftnR (Amazon) Lightweight, full-frame camera: https://geni.us/HyNJK (Amazon) Wide zoom for vlogging: https://geni.us/jBbeUq1 (Amazon) Mid zoom for b-roll: https://geni.us/PeuC (Amazon) My mic: https://geni.us/fvbT0E (Amazon) Lightweight tripod: https://geni.us/fFSFX (Amazon) VNDs for shooting outside: https://geni.us/BuxS1BH (Amazon) Feel free to follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/timbschwartz TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@timbschwartz DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Doing so helps me make more videos like this. I appreciate you!
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