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Tarptent Aeon Li vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the lighter option — 162 g lighter than the Tarptent Aeon Li (32% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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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If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent wins — at 348 g it is 162 g (32%) 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.