Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper 1P Tarp vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Freestanding solo tent using Dyneema Composite Fabric, highly weather-resistant and remarkably packable. Ideal for solo backpackers seeking minimal weight.
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Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper 1P Tarp vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper 1P Tarp wins — at 278 g it is 70 g (20%) lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent (348 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.