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Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock vs Zpacks Triplex

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

Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock is the lighter option — 142 g lighter than the Zpacks Triplex (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock Zpacks Triplex
Weight 538 g · 0.538 kg · 1.19 lb 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb
Brand Warbonnet Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock
538 g

Premium ultralight hammock shelter designed for larger users. Single-layer construction with comfortable lay-flat design and integrated bug net. Excludes suspen...

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Zpacks Triplex
680 g

Dyneema 3-person trekking pole shelter.

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Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock vs Zpacks Triplex: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Hammock wins — at 538 g it is 142 g (21%) lighter than the Zpacks Triplex (680 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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