SplitWing Shelter Bundle by SlingFin

Great shelter not so great customer support

I love the SplitWing systhem. I used the first version since it came out. Unfortunately, Garage Grown Gear sent me an old version with the older stiffer fabric. They would not change it and did not understand that the fabric was updated, so I had to send it back to them. I wanted the newest version with the same soft fabric as the first version. It is so much more pleasant to pack. I wanted to buy the SplitWing by Garage Grown Gear, but not an old version...Sorry!

Splitwing bundle

Went for a 3 day section hike on the Appalachian Trail recently and used the Splitwing bundle minus the vestibule. I set up the Splitwing at my house before heading out on the trail and found the set up to be pretty straightforward (this is the 1st trekking pole shelter I’ve used). The bundle is very light which was my goal when purchasing this shelter and the price wasn’t bad. I could find very few reviews on the Splitwing but wish I had found more out there! Out on trail set up was fairly easy after finding a fairly flat site. I’m not overly impressed with the Splitwing. There basically isn’t any room to sit up in the shelter and because of the “wings” at the entrance entry isn’t the greatest. There was enough room for my gear but so little headroom that it felt extremely cramped even lying down. I wish I could return it but not possible as I understand after using it. I’ll save my money and most likely purchase a Zpacks Duplex. I’m bummed?

My splitWing

I haven’t had the opportunity to take my tent out on the trail . I am very happy with it’s weight and after watching the online tutorial a couple of times it was not very difficult to set up. I’m sure after I set it up a few times I’ll get faster. I crawled inside and it seems spacious enough for me and some gear but it would probably be too tight for two people. I’m happy with my purchase so far.