Slingfin Portal 2 Tent vs Zpacks Duplex Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Sub-3lb freestanding 2P tent with dual doors and ample vestibule storage.
Full details →Two-person freestanding DCF tent weighing just 504g. Optimized for thru-hikers seeking minimal weight without sacrificing comfort or weather protection.
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Slingfin Portal 2 Tent vs Zpacks Duplex Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Tent wins — at 504 g it is 856 g (63%) lighter than the Slingfin Portal 2 Tent (1,360 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.