Duplex Lite Tent
The Duplex Lite is engineered for the ultralight enthusiast wishing to cut every ounce from their pack weight. At under 15 ounces, the Duplex Lite is hands down the lightest fully enclosed two person tent in the world.
Relative to our award winning Duplex Classic Tent, this version has a slimmed down footprint and our lightest Dyneema Composite Fabric options are standard. It is sized for a small couple on standard width pads, or as a spacious tent for one hiker plus gear.
When it comes to long-distance backpacking, every gram counts, and the Duplex Lite allows weight conscious hikers the freedom to go further, and faster, with a shelter that is roomy, well ventilated, packs down small, and has the features a thru-hiker needs.
*THE DUPLEX LITE DOES NOT SUPPORT OUR DUPLEX FLEX KIT.*
- Made from waterproof, durable, PFAS free Dyneema® Composite Fabric. The Duplex Lite features our thru-hiker tested "Lite" fabric, including a .55 oz/sqyd DCF canopy, a .75 oz/sqyd DCF floor, and 1.3mm bright yellow guy lines.
- Sets up with two 48” (122 cm) Trekking Poles or Tent Poles and just 6 to 8 Stakes (each sold separately).
- The small footprint allows you to squeeze into hard to find backcountry flat spots, providing a decisive advantage over larger tents. The 40" (101cm) floor width is just wide enough for a small couple on standard width pads, or plenty of space for a single hiker to spread out with gear.
- Two people can sit upright side by side facing out either door while removing shoes or while reaching out to cook or access gear just outside the tent.
- Each of the four storm doors can be opened or closed independently for views, ventilation, vestibule space, or to block cold wind and rain. Overlapping storm doors allow for a small amount of airflow without the need for additional venting. There are no zippers on the doors that could potentially fail over time. Lightweight toggles are standard, or add Stick on Magnet Toggles for a DIY upgrade.
- Each screen door has a rainbow zipper which allows easy entry and access to the vestibule space on either side of the trekking pole. The screen drops conveniently 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 canopy overhangs the bathtub floor by 4-5 inches (12 cm). In calm rain or under wet trees one or two doors can be left open for air flow without water dripping on the floor space. In almost all conditions at least one downwind door can be left open for air. For even better rain protection with a door open, use the cords at the ends of the tent to pull the door screen back away from any spray.
- Taller solo hikers can lay diagonally or add trekking pole cups and 32" poles at the ends of the tent to boost the head room further.
- In order to keep the weight as low as possible, this tent does not have any built in internal pockets. Save weight by using your backpack's pockets for nighttime storage, or add a Stick-On Mesh Tent Pocket or our popular Gear Nest.
- The durable floor material does not require a separate groundsheet. Flat Groundsheets are an optional precaution.
- All of our tents do pretty well in the wind. The material can handle high wind loads. As long as your stakes stay in the ground (use rocks if available) your tent will stay standing. Dyneema® Composite Fabric is not a particularly noisy fabric; however, almost any tent will make a little noise in the wind. Earplugs are not a bad idea for windy nights
- All Zenithcarts gear has a two year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Please see our return / warranty policy.
- Designed and assembled in the USA from domestic and imported components.
Weight:
The total weight displayed near the 'Buy It Now' button shows the weight of the tent including guy lines, sewn in linelocs, and taped seams.
The following items are also shipped with this tent:
- Medium DCF Stuff Sack - .28 oz (8 g)
- 54" DCF repair tape strip - .14 oz (4 g)
- Two spare zipper sliders - .16 oz (4.5 g)
- Total additional items: .58 oz (16.5 g)
*8x Stakes are required but are not included. We have a variety of Ultralight Stakes to choose from.
Exterior Dimensions:
Peak height: 48" (122 cm)
Ridgeline width: 46" (117 cm)
Width including vestibules: 88" (224 cm)
Vestibule Depth from floor: 24" (61 cm) each side
Length: 100" (254 cm)
Interior Dimensions:
Peak height: 48" (122 cm)
Floor width: 40" (102 cm)
Floor length: 90" (2.3 meters)
Floor bathtub wall height: 6.75 inch (17 cm)
Floor Area: 25 square feet (2.3 square meters)
Zipper entry height: 36" (91 cm)
Packed Size:
Rolled Tight: about 4.5" diameter by 11" tall (11.5 cm x 28 cm), 175 cubic inches (2.9L).
Stuff Sack Size: 6" diameter by 12" tall (15 cm x 30.5 cm) Size Medium.
Tents will be about an inch (2.5 cm) larger in diameter and length when rolled casually. The included stuff sack is intentionally large so that you don't have to fight with your tent in the morning. Roll it casually and let it squish flat in your backpack.
Dyneema® Composite Fabric has many advantages over other shelter fabrics.
- Made with Bio-Based Dyneema® Fiber sourced from renewable feedstock.
- High strength to weight ratio – Dyneema® can handle high wind force and does not tear easily.
- Chemical Free – No PFCs, PFAS, DWR or flame retardants.
- Inherently Waterproof – No coatings that could wear out. Does not absorb water weight.
- Stretch Free – Dyneema® stays taut all night. Other materials can stretch and sag, especially when wet.
- Taped seams – No seam sealing necessary! Any damage can easily be fixed in the field with included repair tape.
- Semi-transparent - Immerse with your surroundings. Thicker fabric weights offer more opacity.
- Long Lasting - The expected life span of this shelter is at least one full 2500+ mile thru hike, or many years of casual use with some care
Click here for full instructions on how to wash our Dyneema® Composite Fabric tents and tarps.
For information on how to replace your zipper sliders, check out our instructional videos.
Duplex Lite Instructions
Click here for a printable version.
Cutting Guylines:
Guylines are pre-cut and attached for you. Linelocs are sewn in place for adjusting the lines. If you choose to switch out your lines for a different cord these are the default lengths:
Peaks (2x) - Cut 80 inches (203 cm) and tie a stake loop at 18 inches (46 cm). The long end attaches to the tent and the short end attaches to the door hooks.
Side Walls (cut 2x) - 48 inches (122 cm)
Corners (cut 4x) - 24 inches (61 cm).
Setup Instructions:
In windy conditions orient the end of your tent with the overlapping storm doors upwind. The Zenithcarts label along the hem indicates the upwind end of the tent
Splash-up can occur when camped on hard packed surfaces during heavy rain. Our tall bathtub floor and overhanging canopy helps to keep mud and water from splashing up into your tent, but for best results please choose camp spots on leaves or pine needles when possible. Remove any pointy twigs and sharp objects to protect your tent floor but leave as much rain-dampening cushioning as possible to minimize the potential of splash-up.
- Adjust your two trekking poles to around 48 inches (122 cm). It is expected that your pole tips will sink into the ground an inch or so. On hard packed surfaces you may get a better pitch by reducing your trekking pole height a little bit or angling your tent poles.
- Give your corner guylines some slack. Stake out all four corner guylines at a 45 degree angle, roughly straight off the corner points.
- Insert the front trekking pole outside the screen with the handle at the peak and the tip in the ground. Stake the front line.
- If the peak is too high, tighten the front corner lines. If it is too low, loosen them.
- The corners of the tent should be about 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground.
- Insert the back trekking pole the same way and stake it out.
- If the walls of the tent aren't smooth, you may need to reposition the corner stakes or adjust the lines tighter.
- Stake out the two wall tie outs.
Storm Doors:
Any of the four doors can be clipped down, or rolled up independently. The storm doors can be clipped down to the front center guylines, or rolled up depending on the weather. Leave at least one down-wind door open for air flow unless the weather is very bad.
Seam Sealing:
All Zenithcarts shelters have taped seams and bonded tie outs! No seam sealing necessary.
Click here for full instructions on how to wash our Dyneema® Composite Fabric tents and tarps.
For information on how to replace your zipper sliders, check out our instructional videos.
Duplex Add-Ons
Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit
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 Classic, or Duplex Pro tent into a freestanding ultralight tent for when stakes aren’t an option. Our Flex Kit is perfect for platform camping on the Overland Track or in the White Mountains, or for packed down campsites along the John Muir Trail. The poles fold up short, which is perfect for bike packing and smaller backpacks.
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.
Our Flex poles have been updated for 2024 and now have a 12.5" (31.75 cm) folded length! They can be rolled up and packed with your tent. A tent pole sack is included to protect your gear.
*TENT NOT INCLUDED
*The Duplex Flex Kit is only compatible with our Duplex Classic, Duplex Pro, and Duplex Zip tents manufactured in 2016 or later. If you have an older tent please make sure it has 2x rings sewn at each peak or it is not compatible.
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