MSR Carbon Reflex 1 vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

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

Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the lighter option — 332 g lighter than the MSR Carbon Reflex 1 (49% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	MSR Carbon Reflex 1	Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight	680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb	348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand	MSR	Zpacks
Category	Shelter	Shelter

MSR Carbon Reflex 1

680 g

Ultralight single-wall 1-person tent with carbon fiber poles.

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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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MSR Carbon Reflex 1 vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent wins — at 348 g it is 332 g (49%) lighter than the MSR Carbon Reflex 1 (680 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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