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Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro

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

Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 328 g lighter than the Zpacks Altaplex Pro (70% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp Zpacks Altaplex Pro
Weight 139 g · 0.139 kg · 0.31 lb 467 g · 0.467 kg · 1.03 lb
Brand Zpacks Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
139 g

Minimalist DCF tarp shelter at 139g. Provides 7x9 ft coverage with 8 tie-out loops. Best for experienced tarpers in fair weather.

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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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Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Altaplex Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp wins — at 139 g it is 328 g (70%) lighter than the Zpacks Altaplex Pro (467 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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