Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight double-wall two-person Dyneema shelter pitched with two trekking poles. 2025 update fits two wide pads side by side.
Check price Full details →Freestanding solo tent using Dyneema Composite Fabric, highly weather-resistant and remarkably packable. Ideal for solo backpackers seeking minimal weight.
Check price Full details →Tarptent StratoSpire 2 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 505 g (59%) lighter than the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li (853 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.