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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Plex Solo Pro

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 61 g lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Pro (16% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp Zpacks Plex Solo Pro
Weight 312 g · 0.312 kg · 0.69 lb 373 g · 0.373 kg · 0.82 lb
Brand Hyperlite Mountain Gear Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
312 g

Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.

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Zpacks Plex Solo Pro
373 g

Ultralight single-wall tent with zippered storm doors, peak vent, and magnetic toggles. Pitches with single trekking pole, accommodates sleepers up to 6 feet ta...

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Plex Solo Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp wins — at 312 g it is 61 g (16%) lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Pro (373 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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