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.
Offset Solo Tent
$669.00Weight 17.8 oz (506 g)Ultralight luxury at its finest, the Offset Solo combines the most sought after tent features with the roomiest interior in its class. The Offset's living space is wider, longer, and has more headroom which is perfect for hikers up to 6' 6" (198 cm) who wish to spread out.
Designed for hikers looking to take their adventures to the next level, the unmatched internal space of the Offset Solo can accommodate a large 25" sleeping pad with room to spare, and is easily accessed through the wide L shaped zippers found on both sides of the tent.
Featuring zippered storm doors with peak vents to provide extra protection from wind and rain without sacrificing airflow inside the tent, the Offset Solo's storm doors are easy to open and close, allowing you to adjust as needed.
Strong magnetic door toggles, designed to ensure the doors stay rolled up in windy conditions, make it easy to secure the tent and screen doors out of the way without having to fumble with clunky closures.
The Offset Solo tent 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 tent with this much space anywhere on the market.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Offset Solo Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1 Large Tall Adult, L Shaped Zipper
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Set Up
2x 48" Trekking Poles + inc. 32" Pole
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Floor Size
36" x 94" (91cm x 2.4m)
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Weight
17.8 oz / 506.0 g
Offset Duo Tent
$769.00Weight 19.6 oz (555 g)I’m into the Offset Duo. I think that we have a long and fruitful partnership ahead of us.
Ultralight luxury at its finest, the Offset Duo combines the most sought after tent features with the roomiest interior in its class. The Offset's living space is wider, longer, and has more headroom which is perfect for couples up to 6'6" (198 cm) or for those who wish to spread out.
Designed for hikers looking to take their adventures to the next level, the unmatched internal space of the Offset Duo can accommodate two large tapered 25" sleeping pads and is easily accessed through the wide L shaped zippers found on both sides of the tent.
Featuring zippered storm doors with peak vents to provide extra protection from wind and rain without sacrificing airflow inside the tent, the Offset Duo's storm doors are easy to open and close, allowing you to adjust as needed.
Strong magnetic door toggles, designed to ensure the doors stay rolled up in windy conditions, make it easy to secure the tent and screen doors out of the way without having to fumble with clunky closures.
Just like our flagship Duplex, the Offset Duo tent 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 with this much space anywhere on the market.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Offset Duo Tent
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Features
Sleeps 2 Large Tall Adults, L Shaped Zipper
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Set Up
2x 48" Trekking Poles + inc. 32" Pole
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Floor Size
50" x 94" (127cm x 2.4m)
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Weight
19.6 oz / 555.0 g
Offset Trio Tent
$869.00Weight 22.8 oz (647 g)The Offset Trio is an indulgently spacious ultralight three person tent designed for hikers seeking the most sought after tent features. Boasting the roomiest interior of any of our three person tents, it features a wider, longer floor with more headroom, perfect for trios or taller couples up to 6'6" (198 cm) who wish to spread out.
Designed for hikers looking to take their adventures to the next level, the unmatched internal space of the Offset Trio can be configured with two, three, or even four sleeping pads. The interior is easily accessed through the wide L shaped zippers found on both sides of the tent.
The Offset Trio features zippered storm doors with peak vents to provide extra protection from wind and rain without sacrificing airflow inside the tent. Strong magnetic door toggles ensure the doors stay rolled up in windy conditions and make it easy to secure the tent and screen doors out of the way without having to fumble with clunky closures.
Just like our Triplex Zip, the Offset Trio tent 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 three person tent with this much space anywhere on the market.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Offset Trio Tent
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Features
Sleeps 3-4, Great headroom, L Shaped Zippers
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Set Up
2x 48" Trek Poles + 2x inc. 32" Poles
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Floor Size
66" x 94" (168cm x 2.4m)
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Weight
22.8 oz / 647.0 g
Plex Solo Tent
$599.00Weight 13.9 oz (395 g)Finally – the perfect single ultralight tent for long distance hikers with standard trekking poles. The Plex solo fits perfect for me. A lot of space beyond an above my head when laying down. Easy to get in and out. Super simple to pitch.
The lightest of the light, our Plex Solo is a sub-14oz ultralight tent designed for adventurers who value weight but aren't willing to sacrifice performance or comfort. From thru-hiking to bikepacking to packrafting, the Plex Solo is a spacious one-person tent that allows you to redefine your boundaries and push your limits.
Easily pitching with a single 52" (132 cm) trekking or tent pole, the Plex Solo 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.
Plex Solo Tent
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Features
Sleeps 1
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Set Up
1 Trekking Pole or 52" Tent Pole
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Floor Size
28" to 38" x 90" (71 to 97cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
13.9 oz / 395.0 g
Altaplex 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. 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, 58" Tent Poles, or our Carbon Fiber Staff to set up this tent.
**Our newer Plex Solo Tent has a similar design, sized for an average height hiker with a 52" trekking pole.Altaplex 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
Duplex Tent
$669.00Weight 18.5 oz (525 g)How could you not like this? It’s lighter than plenty of one person shelters, but it’s a palace for one, and easily sleeps two. Setup is easy and it’s overall designed well. I don’t think I’ve met any user on the AT so far who doesn’t like their Duplex.
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.
Check out the Duplex Zip for a version with zippered storm doors, peak vents, and magnetic door toggles.
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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Floor Size
45" x 90" (114cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
18.5 oz / 525.0 g
Duplex Zip Tent
$699.00Weight 20.4 oz (577 g)After a decade of dominance, we've added a new take on our award-winning Duplex Tent. Our new Duplex Zip Tent comes with several enhancements that make it even more versatile and user-friendly for all your outdoor adventures.
We added zippered storm doors with peak vents to provide extra protection from wind and rain without sacrificing ventilation. The storm doors are easy to open and close, allowing you to adjust the airflow inside the tent as needed.
We've introduced magnetic door toggles that make it easier to secure the tent doors out of the way without having to fumble with clunky closures. The magnetic toggles are strong and secure, designed to ensure the doors stay rolled up in windy conditions.
Just like our flagship Duplex, the Duplex Zip Tent is lightweight, roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, pitches easily, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces. You won’t find lighter functional two person tents anywhere on the market.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Duplex Zip 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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Floor Size
45" x 90" (114cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
20.4 oz / 577.0 g
Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit
$149.00Weight 10.2 oz (290 g)This kit not only does what it should, but it actually (I would argue) does it better than many inherently-freestanding tent models.
Transform your Duplex or Duplex Zip 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.
*TENT NOT INCLUDED
*THE DUPLEX FLEX KIT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OUR DUPLEXL TENT
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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DupleXL
$669.00Weight 20.8 oz (589 g)I love this tent, I am 6'4" and really needed a tent with a longer bathtub. Fits me my dog, and my pack and still has space.
Designed for taller hikers, the DupleXL takes all of the great features from the Duplex and scales them up. The DupleXL boasts an 8 foot long (2.44m) usable floor length, perfect for hikers up to 7'0".
From the Wonderland Trail to the Wind River Range, redefine your boundaries as you cover more trail with an ultralight tent designed to specifically handle the demands of taller long distance backpackers.
The DupleXL is lightweight, roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, pitches easily, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces, making this tent the sweet spot when it comes to size, weight, and features.
Check out the DupleXL Zip for a version with zippered storm doors, peak vents, and magnetic door toggles.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
*THE DUPLEXL DOES NOT SUPPORT OUR DUPLEX FLEX KIT
DupleXL
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Features
Sleeps 2 Tall Hikers up to 7' (2.1m)
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Set Up
2 Trekking Poles or 48" Tent Poles
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Floor Size
44" x 96" (112cm x 2.44m)
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Weight
20.8 oz / 589.0 g
DupleXL Zip Tent
$749.00Weight 23.6 oz (670 g)Designed for taller hikers, the DupleXL Zip takes all of the great features from the Duplex and scales them up. The DupleXL Zip boasts an 8 foot long (2.44m) usable floor length, perfect for hikers up to 7'0".
The Zip version has added zippered storm doors with peak vents to provide extra protection from wind and rain without sacrificing ventilation. The storm doors are easy to open and close, allowing you to adjust the airflow inside the tent as needed.
From the Wonderland Trail to the Wind River Range, redefine your boundaries as you cover more trail with an ultralight tent designed to specifically handle the demands of taller long distance backpackers.
The DupleXL Zip is lightweight, roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, pitches easily, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces, making this tent the sweet spot when it comes to size, weight, and features.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
*THE DUPLEXL ZIP DOES NOT SUPPORT OUR DUPLEX FLEX KIT
DupleXL Zip Tent
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Features
Sleeps 2 Tall Hikers up to 7' (2.1m)
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Set Up
2 Trekking Poles or 48" Tent Poles
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Floor Size
44" x 96" (112cm x 2.44m)
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Weight
22.6 oz / 641.0 g
Triplex Tent
$769.00Weight 21.6 oz (612 g)Luxurious amount of room for two, but we crammed three guys in for our trip. Comfortable enough for three large men. Once you get used to setting it up, it's a breeze. It's the best tent I've ever owned.
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 that the Triplex is lighter than most one person tents makes being your family's pack mule that much easier.
Check out the Triplex Zip for a version with zippered storm doors, peak vents, and magnetic door toggles.
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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Floor Size
60" x 90" (152cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
21.6 oz / 612.0 g
Triplex Zip Tent
$799.00Weight 23.4 oz (664 g)Our award-winning Triplex Tent just got better. The new Triplex Zip Tent comes with several enhancements that make it even more versatile and user-friendly for all your outdoor adventures.
We added zippered storm doors with peak vents to provide extra protection from wind and rain without sacrificing ventilation. The storm doors are easy to open and close, allowing you to adjust the airflow inside the tent as needed.
We've introduced magnetic door toggles that make it easier to secure the tent doors out of the way without having to fumble with clunky closures. The magnetic toggles are strong and secure, designed to ensure the doors stay rolled up in windy conditions.
Just like our Triplex, the Triplex Zip Tent is lightweight, roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, pitches easily, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces. You won’t find lighter functional three person tents anywhere on the market.
An optional flat groundsheet is available for added protection here.
Triplex Zip 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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Floor Size
60" x 90" (152cm x 2.3m)
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Weight
23.4 oz / 664.0 g
Hexamid Pocket Tarp w/ Doors
$349.00Weight 6.1 oz (172 g)So freakin light and packs down to the size of a softball. The doors are awesome and there is plenty of room inside (I’m 5'10").
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 pack under that elusive sub-7 lb base weight.
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
7' x 9' Flat Tarp
$349.00Weight 5.1 oz (144 g)Fantastic product and absolute freedom for the minimalist hiker. I added some Zpacks stick on hang loops on the inside for a mosquito net and it’s golden. Highly recommended.
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.
50ft of 2.0mm Yellow Z-Line cord and 2 Mini-D Carabiners come standard with our flat tarps but are not included in the listed weight.
Need another size? Be sure to check out our other tarps.
8.5' x 10' Flat Tarp
$399.00Weight 7.1 oz (200 g)Great tarp. Extremely light. Easy to set up to a simple A frame style tent using trekking poles or trees with a little cordage. Simplicity at its finest!
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.
50ft of 2.0mm Yellow Z-Line cord and 2 Mini-D Carabiners come standard with our flat tarps but are not included in the listed weight.
Need another size? Be sure to check out the rest of our tarps.