Zpacks Altaplex Pro vs Zpacks Offset Solo Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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...
Ultralight 1-person backpacking tent with roomiest interior in its class. Features offset trekking pole configuration, dual storm doors with peak vents, and Dyn...
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Zpacks Altaplex Pro vs Zpacks Offset Solo Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Pro wins — at 412 g it is 84 g (17%) lighter than the Zpacks Offset Solo Tent (496 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.