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MSR FreeLite 1 vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent

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

Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent is the lighter option — 305 g lighter than the MSR FreeLite 1 (45% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR FreeLite 1 Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
Weight 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb 375 g · 0.375 kg · 0.83 lb
Brand MSR Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR FreeLite 1
680 g

Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent for fast and light trips.

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Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
375 g

Ultralight 1P tent with DCF fabric. 13.2 ounces total weight.

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MSR FreeLite 1 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 305 g (45%) lighter than the MSR FreeLite 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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