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The North Face Stormbreak 2 vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent is the lighter option — 1,495 g lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (80% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
The North Face Stormbreak 2
1,870 g
Durable 2-person 3-season tent with aluminium poles.
Full details →Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
375 g
Ultralight 1P tent with DCF fabric. 13.2 ounces total weight.
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The North Face Stormbreak 2 vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent wins — at 375 g it is 1,495 g (80%) lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (1,870 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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