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Tarptent Aeon Li vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro

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

Zpacks Altaplex Pro is the lighter option — 43 g lighter than the Tarptent Aeon Li (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Tarptent Aeon Li Zpacks Altaplex Pro
Weight 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb 467 g · 0.467 kg · 1.03 lb
Brand Tarptent Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Tarptent Aeon Li
510 g

Ultra-compact solo tent with single-pole setup.

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Zpacks Altaplex Pro
467 g

Ultralight 1-person tent with larger, taller design than Plex Solo. Features zippered storm doors, peak vent, double-L zipper, and magnet toggles for convenienc...

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Tarptent Aeon Li vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Pro wins — at 467 g it is 43 g (8%) lighter than the Tarptent Aeon Li (510 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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