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Hilleberg Soulo vs Zpacks Triplex

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

Zpacks Triplex is the lighter option — 820 g lighter than the Hilleberg Soulo (55% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hilleberg Soulo Zpacks Triplex
Weight 1,500 g · 1.500 kg · 3.31 lb 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb
Brand Hilleberg Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Hilleberg Soulo
1,500 g

Freestanding 1-person 4-season tent with excellent stability.

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Zpacks Triplex
680 g

Dyneema 3-person trekking pole shelter.

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Hilleberg Soulo vs Zpacks Triplex: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Triplex wins — at 680 g it is 820 g (55%) lighter than the Hilleberg Soulo (1,500 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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