Ultralight Tents & Shelters
Made from Dyneema® Composite Fabric, our award-winning ultralight shelters are designed for taking backpacking to the next level. Whether you prefer the 360° protection of an ultralight tent or the versatility of a flat tarp, we've got your next adventure covered.
DESIGNED BY THRU-HIKERS
Founded by a Triple-Crowner, our experience as thru-hikers allows us to design ultralight gear that can withstand the demands of long distance hiking without weighing you down.
REDEFINING BOUNDARIES
Designed for serious adventurers, all Zpacks shelters are manufactured using Dyneema Composite Fabrics; the lightest and strongest ultralight shelter material in the world.
MADE IN THE USA
Our industry leading, award-winning shelters are made in the United States allowing for greater quality control, local job creation, and a reduction in our carbon emissions.
Altaplex Lite Tent
$669.00Weight 13.2 oz (374 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 single pole tent with this much space anywhere on the market.
The Altaplex Lite utilizes our proven .55 oz/sqyd Dyneema Composite Fabric canopy combined with a .75 oz/sqyd DCF floor material which is 25% lighter and packs down smaller relative to our standard tent floors. It comes preconfigured with bright yellow 1.3 mm Z-Line guy-lines which save weight compared to the 2 mm guy lines on our standard tents.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, 58" Tent Poles, or our Carbon Fiber Staff to set up this tent.
**Our Plex Solo Lite has a similar design, sized for an average-height hiker with a 52" trekking pole. The Altaplex Classic has more durable fabric and more opaque colors.Altaplex Lite Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1 Tall / Larger Adult
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 56-58" Tent Pole
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Floor Size
40" x 90" (102cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
13.2 oz / 374.0 g
Altaplex Classic Tent
$669.00Weight 15.4 oz (437 g)Super light and extremely roomy for a 6'2" person! Sets up very quickly and durably minimalistic! In essence perfect!!
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.
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, 58" Tent Poles, or our Carbon Fiber Staff to set up this tent.
**Our Plex Solo Tent has a similar design, sized for an average height hiker with a 52" trekking pole. The Altaplex Lite is also available in lighter fabric.Altaplex Classic Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1 Tall / Larger Adult
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 56-60" Tent Pole
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Floor Size
36" x 90" (91cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
15.4 oz / 437.0 g
