Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Zpacks Plex Solo

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

Zpacks Plex Solo is the lighter option — 868 g lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (74% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Firstlight 2P	Zpacks Plex Solo
Weight	1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb	312 g · 0.312 kg · 0.69 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Zpacks
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Black Diamond Firstlight 2P

1,180 g

Freestanding 2-person geodesic tent for 3-4 season use.

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Zpacks Plex Solo

312 g

Ultralight single-person Dyneema shelter for minimalists.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Zpacks Plex Solo: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo wins — at 312 g it is 868 g (74%) lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (1,180 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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