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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.
Spec Tarptent Aeon Li Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb 348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 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 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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Tarptent Aeon Li 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 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.

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