Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8.5x8.5 vs Zpacks Offset Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
8.5-foot square ultralight tarp with Dyneema Composite Fabric. Waterproof and sag-free construction.
Full details →Ultralight 1-person backpacking tent with roomiest interior in its class. Features offset trekking pole configuration, dual storm doors with peak vents, and Dyn...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8.5x8.5 vs Zpacks Offset Solo Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8.5x8.5 wins — at 255 g it is 241 g (49%) lighter than the Zpacks Offset Solo Tent (496 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.