Zpacks Duplex
$$$ Flagship
tldr; DCF classic. Light, roomy, pricey. The thru-hiker standard.
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35%Positive
Positive
35%Neutral
58%Negative
7%Based on 481 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- Reinforced Grommet in each corner (3/8" Grommet)
- Size: 88 X 43 inches
- weighs 6 ounces
- Waterproof & Ultralight
- Durable & Reusable
- 🪶 Sub-20oz
- 🏕️ Roomy
- 💰 Expensive
Sentiment Over Time
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Zpacks Duplex
Zpacks Duplex
All-time low: $24.99(2023-03)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Zpacks Duplex
Best Praise
+13 pts“I have used Duplexes for more nights than any other tent. DCF floor is fine without a footprint with no abrasion problems that I have noticed. I've used an X-Mid Pro 2 for more than a year. The silnylon is fine, but I use a polycro footprint (about 50 g). I cannot imagine either getting shredded at all even on granite. Besides, DCF is trivially patched. I suspect silnylon is as well. I do carry both DCF patch/tape and silnylon patch in my repair kit.”
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+6 pts“That ain't 0.5. If you look at the tent its an old ass duplex that has been patched. Probably sold by an thru hiker (remember that the dcf are supposed to hold one of 6 month hike) and that guy complained when it was shredded.”
r/Ultralight
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Zpacks Duplex worth buying?
DCF classic. Light, roomy, pricey. The thru-hiker standard.
What do Redditors love about the Zpacks Duplex?
Redditors highlight: 🪶 Sub-20oz. 🏕️ Roomy. 💰 Expensive.
What are the downsides of the Zpacks Duplex?
Some criticisms include: "That ain't 0.5. If you look at the tent its an old ass duplex that has been patched. Probably sold by an thru hiker (remember that the dcf are supposed to hold one of 6 month hike) and that guy compla..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Zpacks Duplex has 481) tend to have more reliable scores.
481 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026