How to Pitch a HEXPEAK | Mid Tent Set Up and EASY Mods

How to pitch a Hexpeak - A detailed guide to nailing the perfect pitch EVERY time, plus easy tent mods for better camping experiences!

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In this easy to follow video guide I cover pitching the Luxe Hexpeak v4a’s flysheet / tarp, installing the stock 1 person / three season inner and easy modifications that you can make in order to make the pitching process as easy as possible for you - while optimising the excellent performance of the tent too!

The luxe hexpeak v4a tent, pitched properly, is a very strong shelter with a tipi design suited to backpacking / bikepacking trips, mountain camping and is capable of withstanding some serious and challenging weather conditions (tested thus far in windy conditions reaching 50mph and constant, heavy rain). The key is nailing the pitch!

While it has a steep learning curve if you aren’t used to a tarp style or pyramid tent, with the right method and some practice you’ll nail it quickly, reducing your pitch times all the while! The Hexpeak is definitely worth the time and effort - for your patience you’ll be rewarded with a storm worthy shelter that sticks to the ground like a limpet on a rock and features an incredible amount of space for its weight.

I hope you find this video helpful - if you’ve got any further questions about the Hexpeak that I haven’t covered, just drop me a comment and I’ll get back to you. :)

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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Pole / Support Choice and Set Up
01:54 My Favourite Pegs and Stakes
02:42 Section 1 - Pitching the Flysheet
03:10 Key Point 1 - Initial Formation for Equal Tension
04:22 Key Point 2 - Hooking the Door Section
05:19 Key Point 3 - Checking the Overall Profile
06:13 Ventilation and Condensation Prevention
07:13 Section 2 - Pitching the Inner
07:25 Top Tip
07:41 Inner Fixing Points
08:28 Pegging the Inner
09:08 Gaining Equal Tension for Optimum Performance
10:14 Key Point 4 - Optimising the Tie Out Points
11:03 Checking Headroom and Spacing between the Inner and Flysheet
11:47 Increasing Living Room for long periods in the Shelter
12:04 Section 3 - Modifications - Mod 1 : Zip Release
12:36 Mod 2 : Tie Out Points
13:33 Mod 3 : Stormproof Guylines
14:28 Mod 4 : Inner Tie Outs for Ease of Pitch
14:54 Additional Details On the Support Pole
15:05 Note : Pitching the Flysheet without a Pole

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[lifeontherocks]

Great info mate
I have a cool tip that I use.

When pegging out the original rectangle with the straps I use my multimat as a set square to make sure I have the corners at 90°
I find getting that right is the most important part of getting a good pitch with the sexy hexy 👍
Great video subbed ✌️

[WalkWithWallace]

Excellent video squire. A lot of people will find that useful. 👌🏼

[richgav]

Great video 👍 By far the best video on pitching the tent I've ever seen. I sold my tent and solo and double inner a few months ago. Couldn't really get to grips with the pitching and always felt it was a hassle and unhappy with the results. But you might have just tempted me to try again 😉

[kenhenley]

Hi Scott. After a long delay (don't ask), and with one exception, I eventually managed to do all the modifications recommended by you and OMG it's made so much difference and for the better. Thanks very much indeed. The "exception" relates to the two front fixings for the inner. Instead of taking the 2 mm bungee cord to the intermediate side peg, I lengthened the bungees so that they now attach to the next peg in line of the fly. Obviously much longer but it seems to work well (at least for me). Cheers. Ken

[aliyassine]

Watched all your videos on Hexpeak v4a and was sold. In fact, just received mine today. I live in Wales so used to wind and rain but unfortunately my beloved Hubba Hubba is not for our bad weather in the Brecon Beacons as I found out last Autumn. If the Hexpeak performs anything like in your videos, I can rest easy. Thanks and keep up the great work. Much appreciated. 👍🏾

[jackj]

Great video. I absolutely love my hex peak. There is plenty of room and it is easy to pitch. I will definitely be adding those mods. Cheers

[NotASheep]

After much looking for a another backpacking tent... comparing weight, price, set up, weather performance...
On your videos alone... have decided to purchase this tent.
So... cheers for your very informative videos.
Very good.
Thanks.

[Fellmandave]

Awesome comparison, beautifully commentated too. That Lanshan was flapping enough to auto-stir your pot noodle!. Ever since the sheet tearing incident I have not trusted my lanshan. Thanks again.

[backpackingireland]

Excellent tutorial. Used this tent over the weekend. Very impressive. Love the mods . Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👌👌

[barneysbimbles]

Hi thanks for sharing. Some really useful mods there and I think I'm going to make those changes to the inner and outer tie out points on mine. I've always found pitching the inner to be a bit of a faff and I can see how your mods make it much easier.
I had my Hexpeak out at the weekend in 40mph winds and it was anchored down like a limpet, I was super impressed! Thanks for sharing 👍

[RamblingOn]

Extremely well explained and a great look around the tent. I have had my eye on these for a long time, they look class so I love seeing video's about them 😄 Great video and the work you put into it is very noticeable. Fair play and thanks very much for the video👍

[KramF]

Had mine out for about 8 summit camps (Scottish Highlands) and it's been very impressive. I have a geodesic tent for winter, but going to try using this to see how I go.

I still find the inner a faff, but given the pitch style, it's very manageable.

Had it in heavy rain and gusts around 45mph at 700m on Friday and there was zero concern, so that's reassuring.

It's been a life saver on the cold night for me and my hiking pal to chill with a beer and do some cooking.

[whenigotothemountains]

That was very clear Scott. I’ve been leaving some slack line on the pegs so that I can move the whole thing nearer or further from the ground once it’s up depending on the wind. The flick lock pole is essential for being able to adjust the height once it’s up to do this. Gordon

[MyTinyBalcony]

I love my HexPeak but I need more practice with it. I made a few mods too. I stitched a plastic hook to the inside of the sleeping compartment on which to hang a light if I wanted. I also made a second inside pocket out of an old drybag what was broken. I also got a hexagonal groundsheet, as I live in dusty Australia, and I painted a rectangle on that, along with a mark for my centre pole. I use half a dead tennis ball as my pole base. I am still not thrilled with my lines, but I think this video has convinced me I need to make a few more mods.. Thank you.

[derekhughes]

This tent has blown my mind. My jaw literally dropped watching your video. I have the Naturehike Vik2, Cloud up 2 Upgrade, Mongor 2 and the MSR Elixir 1 but seeing this tent has blown me away!!! To say I’m flabbergasted would be an understatement. Love the look, space and whole concept of the thing. Great video. Where do I buy one. I’m just outside Glasgow btw. Cheers.

[paulscott]

some good advise there, took me ages to get my tweaking just right

[platypushatstand]

Fantastic review and mods. I’ve considered a lot of tents for cycle touring and watched literally dozens of vids, with Luxe pyramid tents I think I’ve found the best options for space and security for the bike, possibly with the Minipeak II for the MTB, but this tent would definitely take the folded Brompton easily and have space for kit and cooking. Subbed. ❤

[tonystovik]

very helpfull indeed man! your recomendations made me choose the Hexpeak instead of minipeak. looking forward to mod it and get outside!

[markluty]

New to your channel and now subbed.Been looking at getting this tent and this video has pushed me towards getting it.great info in this video 👍👍👍👍

[RS.Outdoors]

Great stuff and well presented. Interested to see how you get on with it over the winter ;) Atb