Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crosspeak 2 vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Freestanding ultralight 2-person tent with single-wall construction. Exceptional durability with Dyneema fabric.
Full details →Ultralight 1P tent with DCF fabric. 13.2 ounces total weight.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crosspeak 2 vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent wins — at 375 g it is 589 g (61%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crosspeak 2 (964 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.