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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Zpacks Triplex

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

Zpacks Triplex is the lighter option — 500 g lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (42% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Firstlight 2P Zpacks Triplex
Weight 1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 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 Triplex
680 g

Dyneema 3-person trekking pole shelter.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Triplex wins — at 680 g it is 500 g (42%) 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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