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Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

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

Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent is the lighter option — 73 g lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb 348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand Zpacks Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent
275 g

Ultralight fully enclosed solo tent in Dyneema Composite Fabric. Single trekking pole setup with full vestibule coverage and no-see-um mesh inner.

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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
348 g

Freestanding solo tent using Dyneema Composite Fabric, highly weather-resistant and remarkably packable. Ideal for solo backpackers seeking minimal weight.

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Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent wins — at 275 g it is 73 g (21%) lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent (348 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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