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Zpacks Plex Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo Pro

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

Zpacks Plex Solo is the lighter option — 25 g lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Pro (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Zpacks Plex Solo Zpacks Plex Solo Pro
Weight 348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb
as listed, Plex Solo Classic Tent (Lite floor, lightest variant)
 373 g · 0.373 kg · 0.82 lb
Brand Zpacks Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Zpacks Plex Solo
348 g

Ultralight single-person Dyneema shelter for minimalists.

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Zpacks Plex Solo Pro
373 g

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 Plex Solo vs Zpacks Plex Solo Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo wins — at 348 g it is 25 g (7%) lighter than the Zpacks Plex Solo Pro (373 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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