Tarptent Double Rainbow Li vs Zpacks Duplex Pro
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight 2-person double-wall shelter with excellent roominess.
Two-person trekking-pole tent built from DCF, one of the lightest double-wall-style shelters with two doors and vestibules.
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Tarptent Double Rainbow Li vs Zpacks Duplex Pro: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Pro wins — at 552 g it is 191 g (26%) lighter than the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li (743 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.