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The North Face Stormbreak 2 vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Zpacks Altaplex Pro is the lighter option — 1,403 g lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec The North Face Stormbreak 2 Zpacks Altaplex Pro
Weight 1,870 g · 1.870 kg · 4.12 lb 467 g · 0.467 kg · 1.03 lb
Brand The North Face Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
The North Face Stormbreak 2
1,870 g

Durable 2-person 3-season tent with aluminium poles.

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Zpacks Altaplex Pro
467 g

Ultralight 1-person tent with larger, taller design than Plex Solo. Features zippered storm doors, peak vent, double-L zipper, and magnet toggles for convenienc...

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The North Face Stormbreak 2 vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Pro wins — at 467 g it is 1,403 g (75%) 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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