Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Minimalist DCF tarp shelter at 139g. Provides 7x9 ft coverage with 8 tie-out loops. Best for experienced tarpers in fair weather.
Check price Full details →Ultralight fully enclosed solo tent in Dyneema Composite Fabric. Single trekking pole setup with full vestibule coverage and no-see-um mesh inner.
Check price Full details →Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp vs Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp wins — at 139 g it is 136 g (49%) lighter than the Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent (275 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.