Hyperlite Mountain Gear Plex Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

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

Both weigh the same at 348 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Plex Solo	Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight	348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb	348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand	Hyperlite Mountain Gear	Zpacks
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Plex Solo

348 g

Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric solo shelter. Fully enclosed tarp-tent design trusted on major thru-hikes worldwide.

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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

348 g

Freestanding solo tent using Dyneema Composite Fabric, highly weather-resistant and remarkably packable. Ideal for solo backpackers seeking minimal weight.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Plex Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (348 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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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