A close look at two tents buyers cross-shop. The Duplex Pro takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Free Duo has its own case.
| Zpacks Duplex Pro | Zpacks Free Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 85✓ | 78 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 19.2 oz✓ | 30.1 oz |
| Floor area | 29.2 sq ft✓ | 26.3 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 24.3 /lb✓ | 14.0 /lb |
| Peak height | 48 in✓ | 42 in |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $799✓ | $849 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Duplex Pro in blue, Free Duo in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Zpacks Duplex Pro next to the Zpacks Free Duo and the trade-offs are clear. The Duplex Pro wins on low weight and floor space, and the Free Duo pushes back on value.
The Duplex Pro is 11 oz lighter, more floor area (29.2 vs 26.3 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Duplex Pro leads 85 to 78.
Pick the Duplex Pro if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Free Duo if you would rather save the difference.
The Zpacks Duplex Pro. It is 11 oz lighter than the Free Duo.
The Zpacks Duplex Pro. It is more floor area (29.2 vs 26.3 sq ft) than the Free Duo.
The Zpacks Duplex Pro, 85 to 78 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Duplex Pro for low weight, or the Free Duo for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.