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MSR Hubba NX Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo

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

Zpacks Plex Solo is the lighter option — 818 g lighter than the MSR Hubba NX Solo (72% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR Hubba NX Solo Zpacks Plex Solo
Weight 1,130 g · 1.130 kg · 2.49 lb 312 g · 0.312 kg · 0.69 lb
Brand MSR Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR Hubba NX Solo
1,130 g

Freestanding 1-person backpacking tent with dual-door design.

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Zpacks Plex Solo
312 g

Ultralight single-person Dyneema shelter for minimalists.

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MSR Hubba NX Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo wins — at 312 g it is 818 g (72%) lighter than the MSR Hubba NX Solo (1,130 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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