Zpacks Altaplex Pro vs Zpacks Plex Solo Pro
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 single-wall tent with zippered storm doors, peak vent, and magnetic toggles. Pitches with single trekking pole, accommodates sleepers up to 6 feet ta...
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Zpacks Altaplex Pro vs Zpacks Plex Solo Pro: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo Pro wins — at 373 g it is 39 g (9%) lighter than the Zpacks Altaplex Pro (412 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.