Tarptent Notch Li vs Zpacks Duplex Classic
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.
Full details →2-person double-wall Dyneema Composite Fabric tent with full mesh interior. Freestanding design ideal for long-distance thru-hiking.
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Tarptent Notch Li vs Zpacks Duplex Classic: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Classic wins — at 504 g it is 49 g (9%) lighter than the Tarptent Notch Li (553 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.