Review: Heritage Crossover Dome f A new optimal solution for minimalists
written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department
The more you gain experience in the mountains, the more you will understand the tools you really need.
From the time I was starting to pack up tools, I was able to gradually select the keys and unnecessary gear, and before I knew it, I was able to achieve unnecessary smart packing and become more aware of it, and I was never neglected to travel as lightly as possible. Once you've become a beginner, you'll be able to look forward to the simple and light gear that is packed with carefully designed tools, and the bare minimum of all necessary gear. In pursuing such tools to reduce weight and compactness, what is extremely effective is to reconsider the heavier and heavier gears than a few grams of props.
A common method of reducing tent weight has long been to sleep in a Zert instead of a tent. However, due to the technical hurdles of livability and setup, it was not something that anyone could easily recommend.
When it comes to tents like Zert, they are lightweight and compact, but are traditionally easy to set up and livable, regardless of location, as they are as tents, so they are not easily found even when looking around the world. Meanwhile, a Japanese-made shelter has arrived, which has met these conditions. This time we're introducing the Heritage Crossover Dome f, an ultra-lightweight, self-supporting zelt that even beginners and experts have been flooded with inquiries even before its release.
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General features
A highly-finished, lightweight, self-supporting shelter made by Heritage, a domestic manufacturer that was the first to develop and produce dome-shaped tents and waterproof and breathable materials, and is the first to develop and produce tents made from the world, and is a pioneer in Japanese mountain tents and still produces the Espers series, the high-quality mountain tents. Originally, many Japanese climbers and mountaineers used a model that was remodeled from the lightweight Zelt that can stand up to self-supporting, and was highly praised by many Japanese climbers and mountaineers when traveling abroad. Based on their experience and track record, the crossover series was carefully redesigned to the general public and developed it. It uses high waterproofness and lightweight poles with full seam sealing, making it light and quick setup possible. There are two types of entrances introduced this time: F, the short entrance, and regular entrances, and the longitudinal entrances.
Recommended points
- Simple setup methods to help you become independent quickly
- Light and compact
- It's fine to have the minimum amount of space required
- Full seam sealing ensures safety and waterproofness
Points that interest me
- Be careful as it is more likely to trap air than tents
Item appearance
Front entrance
beside
Specifications and ratings
| item | Specifications and ratings |
|---|---|
| Number of people to sleep | Up to 2 people |
| Minimum weight (actual measurement) | 600g (including main unit, pole, staff bag, drying) |
| Main body material | 15D nylon ripstop/breathable polyurethane coating (water pressure resistant 1,000mm/square centimeter, breathability 8,000g/square meter/24hr |
| Height, width, and height | 105cm, 210, 100 when stored (9cm, 20cm wide, 38cm pole) |
| Included and optional | Storage case, pole aluminum alloy hollow pole (7.5mm diameter shock cord built-in) / sold separately Mosquito net for ventilator, Guyline |
| Living comfort | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ease of setup and removal | ★★★★★ |
| Weather Resistant | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Durability | ★★★☆☆ |
| weight | ★★★★★ |
| Portability | ★★★★★ |
| Overall score | ★★★★☆ |
*The marks with ★ are impressions up until the comparison test are conducted, so please use this as a reference only.
Detailed review
The sophisticated structure allows for quick setup
The slope method used in the solo duo series makes it easy and quick to set up by yourself. You can adjust the tension by how the strap is attached. This area uses a system equivalent to the latest tent model. Even in windy rain or snowy weather, we were able to quickly set up the building and criticize it as if to rush in, so it is quite excellent in terms of speed of setup.
We will set up the tent in the same way as a dome-shaped tent.
It is extremely efficient as you can control the tension on the main unit.
High waterproofness due to full seam sealing
By default, all of the simpper tents have been carefully seam sealed to the seams. This model also has a careful seam sealing, just like a tent. It can handle heavy rain without any problems. This type of product is the same in winter use and the problem of freezing condensation is the same in regular tents, and if you take these into consideration, it can be used without any problems in winter.However, it is not cold-resistant, so it is intended for advanced users to use it at that time of year.
As you approach the seam
The shining part shows that the seam sealing of the seams. It also has high waterproof performance.
The parts that interest you
The air tends to get trapped
With an unprecedented shelter located halfway between a Zert and a tent, the same comfort as a tent tends to be less likely to be required. There are two ventilators with built-in special cores that are difficult to crush, and although they are more ventilated than regular Zelts, they still give the impression that they are somewhat more likely to feel suffocating than tents. This is no problem for those who are used to bivouac, but for those who are not, it will take some time to get used to it. As a prerequisite, it is a sharp shelter (Zert) that is not considered to be the same as a tent, so it is important to note that those who are the first to buy a tent should not choose it.
In addition to the two vents on the left and right, the entrances also open wide with zippers, making them the same usability as regular tents.
Summary: What kind of activities do you recommend?
It is recommended that you already have a tent and use it as a second option.
This Zert can be used in the same way as a tent, and is a very suitable item for those who have gained experience while pursuing weight reduction. It is one of the best options for long distance trail running and long climbing, as well as all activities that enter the mountain for a long time, while keeping lighter, and it can also be said that the seasons and environment are highly versatile depending on the decision of the person who can master this.
On the other hand, it is not recommended for a tent you buy for the first time as it does not have more comfortable comfort such as mesh ventilation and more stable weather measures such as flying. It is certainly attractive that it is light, but we must not forget that in exchange, experience and skills are required to compensate for the risk of losing its functionality for comfort and safety. If you compare what you want to do with your past experiences, this is the only thing you can do! If you don't hesitate to ask, you are already a great expert. The Crossover Dome f is the best solution to a stoic challenge.
