Zeus Hiking Tent

Hey Neil, there's no industry standard for minimum weights, and Zempire don't specify anywhere exactly what is included in this weight. As a general rule, the minimum, or sometimes called trail weight includes the tent inner, flysheet, poles and enough stakes to keep the tent in place, which in the case of the Zeus is likely to be just two pegs.

The weight of what ends up in your pack generally lies somewhere between the packed and minimum weights, and is dependant on what weather you are preparing for.

Hope this helps.

Hi Bev, This tent doesn't currently come with a footprint and I'm unaware if they are planning to make one for it in the future. The closest fit for this tent would be the Mont Moondance 2 Footprint being 2.2 x 1.32m. The Zeus floor dimensions are 2.3 x 1.4-1.3m. This is currently the closest fit for the Zues tent. I hope this has helped!

Hi Jeff, the fabrics and features are the same between the Zeus and Atmos, the difference being the actual configuration of the tent. The Zeus has a free-standing wishbone hub frame with two vestibules and entrances, whilst the Atmos is a tunnel tent with two hoop poles and a single vestibule and entrance. The Zeus is a little more live able, whilst the Atmos is a performer in strong winds.

I don’t have any first-hand experience with the three tents you have mentioned Dave, but by looking at them and considering your height I would think seriously about the space offered at the tent ends. The Mountainsmith Morrison and REI Half Dome have quite angled ends, impeding the usable space inside the tent. The Zeus, at 230 cm and with relatively upright tent ends will give you plenty of foot space and 10 – 15 cm grace at each end. The Marmot Tungsten looks to offer better space at each end also. We are suitably impressed with the Zempire range, the Zeus in particular is walking out the door and is really well priced.

Hi David, the Zeus is amazing value, they are new to our range but we have sold plenty and have nothing but good feedback so far. They are made with heavier fabrics than the Elixir which means the trail weights are a little more, you also get more space and a higher waterhead. As you can see in the images the Elixir has a higher percentage of solid fabric making up the inner tent, so it will be a warmer shelter, but the waterhead ratings, although adequate for most Aussie conditions are less than that of the Zeus. I don't have a separate weight for the footprint, but generally they weigh around 200 g. My recommendation is that if weight is a concern and you want more fabric than mesh, then the Elixir is a good choice. If you are camping in areas of consistently heavy rain and can compromise with a little more mesh on the tent inner, and a little more weight then the Zeus will serve you well and save you a few more $$.

As part of Zempire's adventure range, the Zeus is suitable for at least three seasons. The only reason it's not the best option for four seasons is simply due to the lack of snow flaps and a PU coating which makes a tent stronger for snow loading but also adds weight. With a super high waterproof rating for both the tub floor and the fly, you can confidently use this tent in all but the harshest Tasmanian conditions.