Zpacks Altaplex Lite tent - is an ideal ultralight option for hikers up to 198 cm, providing ample head and foot room. This is a one person tent. It is specifically designed for taller backpackers and thru-hikers, easily pitched with a single trekking pole, and perfect for waiting out the rain or recovering after a long day.

This lightweight tent is roomy, well-ventilated, and packs down small, making it suitable for both triple-crowners and weekend hikers. It uses 18.7 g/m² Dyneema Composite Fabric for the canopy and 25.4 g/m² DCF for the floor, which is 25% lighter and more compact than standard tent floors. The tent is preconfigured with bright yellow 1.3 mm Z-Line guy-lines to save weight.

The Altaplex sets up with a single trekking pole adjusted to 142-152 cm and requires a minimum of 6 stakes, with 10 recommended in windy conditions. 

Unlike the Duplex & Triplex, the Altaplex has a single entryway. With an internal floor width of 102 cm (40"), a length of 228 cm (90"), and a peak height of 147 cm (56"-58") the Altaplex has more than enough room for a hiker 198 cm (6’ 6”) or shorter. 

The storm doors can be opened or closed independently, allowing for ventilation and great views in nice weather, or full protection in rain and wind. The overlapping storm doors provide airflow without the need for additional venting.

The Altaplex has steeper walls than Zpacks other plex tents, which help to shed snow and drain condensation a little bit better than less sloped walls. 

This tent features a seamless, sewn-in 17 cm (6.75 inch) tall bathtub floor, offering plenty of space for a wide sleeping pad and gear. The floor is made from 25.4 g/m² (.75 oz/sqyd) Dyneema Composite fabric, which is durable and easily patchable in the field. The tent does not include an internal pocket to keep weight low but can be used with a Stick-On Mesh Tent Pocket for additional storage.

Overall, the Altaplex is a three-season tent built for taller hikers (up to 198 cm), providing ample headroom and being extremely lightweight. It performs well in windy conditions, and its Dyneema Composite Fabric is naturally waterproof and free of harmful chemicals. Made in the USA, it comes with a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.

The tent package includes: guylines, sewn in linelocs, taped seams, and a Medium DCF Stuff Sack, 135 cm DCF repair tape strip and two spare zipper sliders.
6x Stakes are required but are not included. 10 stakes recommended in windy conditions. You can buy them here.

TOTAL WEIGHT: 374 g / 20.5 oz includes guy lines, sewn in linelocs, and taped seams

MATERIAL: .55 oz/sqyd (blue, olive) Standard Dyneema® Composite Fabric 

Dyneema® Composite Fabric has several advantages over other materials: