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Zpacks Duplex vs Zpacks Duplex Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Duplex Tent is the lighter option — 6 g lighter than the Zpacks Duplex (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Zpacks Duplex
510 g
Dyneema 2-person trekking pole shelter. Legendary ultralight option.
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504 g
Two-person freestanding DCF tent weighing just 504g. Optimized for thru-hikers seeking minimal weight without sacrificing comfort or weather protection.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Tent wins — at 504 g it is 6 g (1%) lighter than the Zpacks Duplex (510 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.