Tarptent Notch Li vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro Lite Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Single-person shelter weighing just 553g. Uses trekking poles for setup. Silnylon canopy, mesh inner. Excellent weather protection for thru-hikers.
Ultralight single-pole shelter with storm doors and peak vent; premium Dyneema Composite Fabric construction
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Tarptent Notch Li vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro Lite Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Pro Lite Tent wins — at 437 g it is 136 g (24%) lighter than the Tarptent Notch Li (573 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.