Gear Nest and Titanium Plexamid Arches: Setup Guide

Quick answer

Install the Gear Nest by hooking its adjustable straps to the interior loops of your shelter, and upgrade your pre-July 2019 Plexamid by replacing the original stays with the titanium arches. Do both before your next trip to keep small items organized and your shelter structure current.

Step-by-step installation

1. Check your Plexamid purchase date: Locate your original purchase receipt or order confirmation. If you bought your Plexamid or Plexamid V Beta before July 2019, you need the titanium arches upgrade. If after, skip to step 3. Without proof of purchase date, you might buy unnecessary parts.
2. Remove the old stays: Carefully detach the existing stay system from your Plexamid according to the tent's instructions. Keep the old parts in case you need them for resale or backup. Forcing the old stays can damage the tent fabric or pole sleeves.
3. Install the titanium arches: Insert the new titanium arches into the designated sleeves or attachment points, following the current Plexamid Titanium configuration. Ensure they sit flush and secure. Misaligned arches can cause uneven tension and pitch issues.
4. Attach the Gear Nest: Locate the interior loops of your shelter. Hook the adjustable straps of the Gear Nest onto these loops, adjusting the straps so the nest hangs level and within reach. Hooking to non-load-bearing points may cause the nest to sag or detach.
5. Test and adjust: Pitch your shelter fully and place items in the Gear Nest to check stability. Adjust strap tension if needed, and verify the nest doesn't interfere with sitting up or entering/exiting. Overloading the nest can strain the loops or affect shelter structure.

Product facts

• Pair of titanium Plexamid arches: Pair of titanium Plexamid arches allows original purchasers (pre-July 2019) of the Plexamid and Plexamid V Beta tents to upgrade their stay system to the current version. If you own an older Plexamid, this upgrade ensures your shelter uses the latest stay design for improved performance.

  

• Gear Nest: Gear Nest is a modular dual-pocket accessory with adjustable hooks that attach to interior loops, and its triangular shape preserves headroom. It keeps essentials like glasses and phone accessible without reducing sitting space, and can double as an overhead lantern when you drop in a headlamp.