Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the lighter option — 672 g lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 (66% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2	Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight	1,020 g · 1.020 kg · 2.25 lb	348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand	Big Agnes	Zpacks
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2

1,020 g

Non-freestanding 2-person tent. Lighter than Copper Spur.

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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

348 g

Freestanding solo tent using Dyneema Composite Fabric, highly weather-resistant and remarkably packable. Ideal for solo backpackers seeking minimal weight.

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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent wins — at 348 g it is 672 g (66%) lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 (1,020 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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