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MSR Hubba NX Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

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

Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the lighter option — 782 g lighter than the MSR Hubba NX Solo (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR Hubba NX Solo Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight 1,130 g · 1.130 kg · 2.49 lb 348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 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 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 Hubba NX Solo 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 782 g (69%) 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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