Tarptent Aeon Li vs Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-compact solo tent with single-pole setup.
Ultralight fully enclosed solo tent in Dyneema Composite Fabric. Single trekking pole setup with full vestibule coverage and no-see-um mesh inner.
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Tarptent Aeon Li vs Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent wins — at 275 g it is 203 g (42%) lighter than the Tarptent Aeon Li (478 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.