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Description
zpacks tent pole Zpacks Altaplex Lite TentZpacks 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
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 142-147 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 2.3 m (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. An integrated mesh pocket allows you to stow small items like your headlamp, glasses, or phone.
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, ultralight stakes.
TOTAL WEIGHT: 374 g / 13.2 oz includes guy lines, sewn in linelocs, and taped seams
MATERIAL
Canopy: .55 oz/sqyd (blue, olive) Standard Dyneema® Composite Fabric
Floor: .75 oz/sqyd DCF floor
Guylines: 1.6 mm Z-Line guy lines
Dyneema® Composite Fabric has several advantages over other materials:
- High strength to weight ratio – the material can handle high wind force and does not tear easily.
- Chemical free, PFC free
- Waterproof – there is no DWR or coating to worry about wearing out. The material will not absorb significant water that will add water weight to your pack
- Stretch-free – the tent will stay taut all night. Nylon material by comparison can stretch and sag, especially if it gets wet.
- Taped seams – our seams are sewn for strength then taped water tight. The tie outs have bonded reinforcements for high strength. No seam sealing will be necessary!
- Easily repairable – Any damage can easily be fixed in the field with our Dyneema® Composite Fabric Repair Tape.
- This tent is semi-transparent. In bright sunlight, a fuzzy silhouette of a person sitting inside the tent would be visible, but you cannot see any details. It has a suitable amount of privacy for changing clothes.
- In lower light (such as in the evening or at night), you cannot see through at all. Another nice thing about this material is that you can see the outlines of trees and your surroundings for a more immersed outdoor experience.
FEATURES
| Sets up with a single trekking pole adjusted to 56"-58" (142-147 cm). If your trekking pole is too short, add a trekking pole jack to increase the height or use a 58" Tent Pole. |
| Requires a minimum of 6 stakes, with 10 recommended in windy conditions. Stakes are not included. |
| LineLoc V adjusters allow you to lock in the perfect pitch. Bright yellow 1.6 mm Z-Line guylines are easy to see day or night to avoid tripping. |
| The storm doors can be opened or closed independently — open one or both for breeze and views, close the upwind door to block cold wind, or close both for 360° rain protection. The overlapping doors are secured with custom-made metal hooks and a central toggle. No zippers that could fail over time. |
| Overlapping storm doors allow airflow without the need for additional venting. A single closed storm door creates enough vestibule space for storing a wet backpack or muddy shoes. |
| The screen door has a rainbow zipper for easy entry from either side, regardless of which storm door is closed. It drops inwards rather than hanging in your way — no need to roll it up or secure it. |
| Fully enclosed .67 oz/sqyd ultralight insect netting keeps even the smallest insects out and adds ventilation around the perimeter. |
| The bathtub floor has tall walls and is recessed from the perimeter to protect you from splash-up and condensation. In calm rain or under wet trees the door can be left open for airflow — use the included cords to pull the screen door back away from rain spray for even better protection. |
| An integrated mesh pocket stows small items like a headlamp, glasses, or phone. Tall users can prop up the side guylines with Trekking Pole Cups for extra headroom. |
| The durable floor material does not require a separate groundsheet — flat groundsheets are an optional precaution. Made with high-quality #3 YKK zippers; all sliders are field-replaceable, and repair tape with spare sliders is included. |
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- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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