Shelters
Made from Dyneema® Composite Fabric our award-winning ultralight shelters are designed for when you’re ready to take backpacking to the next level. Whether you prefer the 360° protection of an ultralight tent or the versatility of a flat tarp, you can find exactly what you need for your next hiking adventure.
Plexamid Tent
$549.00Weight 16 oz (433 g)Weighing in at under a pound, the Plexamid is an ultralight and spacious tent designed to help take your hikes to the next level. Whether you’re on a thru-hike or just getting the most out of those two weeks away from the cubicle, this tent allows you to put in extra miles without wrecking your body.
The uniquely designed squared off peak gives this lightweight tent extra headroom while still allowing it to pitch easily with a single 48" (122 cm) pole. The ultra-strong titanium peak structure remains in the tent while still allowing it to pack up small.
The Plexamid is well-ventilated and can be set up in even the most cramped camp sites. You won’t find a lighter functional one-person tent anywhere.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Plexamid Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 48" Tent Pole
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Weight
15.3 oz / 433.0 g
Altaplex Tent
$585.00Weight 16 oz (437 g)The ideal ultralight tent for hikers up to 6’6”, the Altaplex is the perfect place to wait out the rain on the Appalachian Trail or to recover after a long day of bushwhacking.
Specifically designed for taller backpackers and thru-hikers, this lightweight tent provides ample head and foot room while still easily pitching with a single trekking pole.
A great fit whether you are a triple-crowner or just out for a weekend in the Smokies. This tent is roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, can be pitched quickly, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces. Tall hikers won’t find a lighter tent with this much space anywhere on the market.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
*If your trekking pole does not extend to at least 56" (142cm) you will need one of our Trekking Pole Jacks, 60" Tent Poles, or our Carbon Fiber Staff to set up this tent.
Altaplex Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1 Tall / Larger Adult
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 60" Tent Pole
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Weight
15.4 oz / 437.0 g
Duplex Tent
$599.00Weight 20 oz (539 g)This ultralight tent will allow you to push your limits and hike greater distances; whether losing yourself in the beauty of the Pacific Crest Trail, or weathering an afternoon storm in the Swiss Alps.
Specifically designed for the demands of long distance backpacking, the award-winning Duplex hits the sweet spot when it comes to size, weight, and features.
The Duplex is lightweight, roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, pitches easily, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces. You won’t find a lighter functional two person tent anywhere on the market.
Voted the most popular ultralight tent by Appalachian Trail thru-hikers two years in a row.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Duplex Tent
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Features
Sleeps 2
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Set Up
2 Trekking Poles or 48" Tent Poles
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Weight
19.0 oz / 539.0 g
Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit
$125.00Weight 11 oz (290 g)Transform your Duplex into a freestanding ultralight tent for when stakes aren’t an option. Our Flex Kit is perfect for platform camping on the Overland Track, the White Mountains or for packed down campsites along the John Muir Trail.
The Flex Kit is like owning two ultralight tents in one. Simply install the hardware and attach the lightweight Flex poles to your Duplex and you're good to go.
Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit
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Features
Makes a Duplex Tent Freestanding
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Weight
10.2 oz / 290.0 g
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Free Duo Tent
$699.00Weight 31 oz (852 g)A perfect choice for those packed down campsites in the Sierra or camping along the beach, the Free Duo is a 2 person ultralight freestanding tent designed with versatility in mind.
Featuring a unique H-Pole frame design, the lightweight Free Duo excels in high wind situations.
This freestanding tent is ideal for hikers who regularly pitch on a variety of tough surfaces like bedrock, compacted dirt, sand, snow, or other places where using stakes may be difficult.
The Free Duo provides the versatility of a freestanding tent with all the benefits of an ultralight shelter made from Dyneema® Composite Fabric. It is truly a go-to tent for just about any backpacking trip.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Free Duo Tent
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Features
Sleeps 2
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Set Up
Freestanding Tent Poles Included
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Weight
30.1 oz / 852.0 g
Triplex Tent
$699.00Weight 22 oz (622 g)Whether you’re camping in the Grand Canyon or going on a weekend family hike, the ultralight Triplex 3 person tent won’t be the thing that slows you down.
With a designed inspired by ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking, the lightweight Triplex has a comfortable amount of space for three average-sized hikers or two larger adults with a dog or child.
Storm doors on both sides of the tent provide protection from inclement weather or great cross-ventilation and breathtaking views when left open.
Knowing the Triplex is lighter than most one person tents makes being your family pack mule much easier.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Triplex Tent
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Features
Sleeps 3
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Set Up
2 Trekking Poles or 48" Tent Poles
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Weight
21.9 oz / 622.0 g
Hexamid Solo Tent
$424.00Weight 11 oz (294 g)Every company has an origin story and the Hexamid Solo Tent is part of ours.
Originally tested by Joe on his 2009 CDT thru-hike, this ultralight six sided pyramid style shelter protected him all the way from Canada to Mexico; withstanding blizzards in the San Juans, the exposure of the Wind River Range, and the solitude of the New Mexican desert.
It is a perfect tent for an average size solo hiker, having a fully enclosed screen, an optional detachable bathtub floor for versatility, and storm doors that provide 360° rain protection.
With a design that even predates ours days in the garage, this is the ultralight tent that helped define who we are.
Hexamid Solo Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 48" Tent Pole
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Weight
10.4 oz / 294.0 g
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Hexamid Pocket Tarp
$199.00Weight 5 oz (130 g)For all you gram weenies cutting tags and planning FKT’s, shave those last few grams off your base weight with the Hexamid Pocket Tarp ; our lightest shaped tarp ever!
This ultralight tarp can be your primary shelter on an ultra-minimalist adventure or can be tucked away in a pocket for a surprise afternoon thunderstorm.
Super simple by design, the Hexamid Pocket Tarp provides shelter at a weight that will keep your Lighterpack under that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.
There is also a version of this tarp available with Storm Doors for additional weather protection.
A Bathtub Ground Sheet can be purchased separately. Another option is to use a Tyvek groundsheet or a bivy under the tarp.
Hexamid Pocket Tarp
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 48" Tent Pole
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Weight
4.6 oz / 130.0 g
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Hexamid Pocket Tarp w/ Doors
$299.00Weight 7 oz (172 g)For all you gram weenies cutting tags and planning FKT’s, shave those last few grams off your base weight with the Hexamid Pocket Tarp ; our lightest shaped tarp ever!
This ultralight tarp can be your primary shelter on an ultra-minimalist adventure or can be tucked away in a pocket for a surprise afternoon thunderstorm.
Super simple by design, the Hexamid Pocket Tarp provides shelter at a weight that will keep your Lighterpack under that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.
For an even more minimalist tarp, keep out the standard Hexamid Pocket Tarp.
A Bathtub Ground Sheet can be purchased separately. Another option is to use a Tyvek groundsheet or a bivy under the tarp.
Hexamid Pocket Tarp w/ Doors
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 48" Tent Pole
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Weight
6.1 oz / 172.0 g
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7' x 9' Flat Tarp
$235.00Weight 6 oz (148 g)Our ultralight Flat Tarps are a minimalist adventurer’s dream. This tarp has plenty of space for a single hiker and their gear. Whether you’re hiking to a remote destination or cross-country bikepacking over uneven terrain, this ultralight shelter will set up easily and keep you dry and protected. This tarp can put you well on your way to that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.
Set the tarp up as an A-Frame and enjoy the views and ventilation provided by both ends of the tarp. If the weather becomes harsh, the tarp can be set up in a variety of configurations for maximum protection.
*Guyline not included*
Need another size? Be sure to check out our other tarps.
8.5' x 10' Flat Tarp
$275.00Weight 7 oz (184 g)Our ultralight Flat Tarps are a minimalist adventurers dream. This tarp has plenty of space for a single ultralight hiker and their gear. Whether you’re hiking to a remote destination or cross-country bikepacking over uneven terrain, this ultralight shelter will set up easily and keep you dry and protected. This tarp can put you well on your way to that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.
Set the tarp up as an A-Frame and enjoy the views and ventilation provided by both ends of the tarp. If the weather becomes harsh, the tarp can be set up in a variety of configurations for maximum protection.
*Guyline not included*
Need another size? Be sure to check out the rest of our tarps.
Standard Hammock Tarp
$249.00Weight 7 oz (198 g)These ultralight tarps are designed specifically for hammock camping enthusiasts. Constructed from lightweight and durable .55oz sqyd/yd Dyneema® Composite Fabric, this tarp provides plenty of cover most hammocks. This tarp can put you well on your way to that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.
*Guyline not included*
Be sure to check out our other hammock tarps.
Standard Hammock Tarp
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Tie Outs
12
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Weight
7.0 oz / 198.0 g
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Hammock Tarp w/ Doors
$315.00Weight 9 oz (255 g)These extremely compact and ultralight tarps are designed to fit over most hammocks. Constructed from lightweight and durable .55oz sqyd/yd Dyneema® Composite Fabric, this tarp offers easy setup and provides plenty of cover most hammocks.
This tarp has almost the same dimensions as the standard hammock tarp, except with integrated doors which overlap to give 360-degree coverage.
The doors can be staked down closed or clipped open at the center of the tarp for improved airflow when not in use.
*Guyline not included*
Be sure to check out our other hammock tarps.
Hammock Tarp w/ Doors
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Tie Outs
18
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Weight
9.0 oz / 255.0 g
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