Zpacks Solplex

The Zpacks Solplex is a solo tarp tent pitched with two trekking poles, using a frameless 0.51 oz/sqyd DCF fly over a heavier 1.0 oz/sqyd DCF bathtub floor with 20 cm walls. Its minimal no-see-um mesh keeps insect protection basic rather than extensive, enough to manage bugs at the door and low openings without the weight of a full mesh inner tent, which is consistent with its single-wall build. At a minimum weight of 414 g (439 g as typically packed), it undercuts many solo shelters in its class, though the floor dimensions of 229 × 76 cm and a 122 cm peak height make for a genuinely tight fit — this is a tent for hikers prioritizing weight over elbow room. One door with an inverted-J zipper opens into a single vestibule for gear storage, and two interior pockets add basic organization. Rated 3-season and aimed at backpacking and thru-hiking, it suits solo ultralight hikers who are comfortable trading interior space for one of the lightest DCF shelters available.