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)

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