A close look at two tents buyers cross-shop. They score within a hair of each other, so it comes down to the details below.
| Zpacks Duplex Pro | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 85✓ | 84 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 19.2 oz✓ | 22.0 oz |
| Floor area | 29.2 sq ft✓ | 28 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 24.3 /lb✓ | 20.4 /lb |
| Peak height | 48 in | 48 in |
| Doors | 4✓ | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $799 | $795✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Duplex Pro in blue, Unbound 2 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 Hyperlite Unbound 2 and the trade-offs are clear. They are close enough that this really is about which handful of specs you weight most.
The Duplex Pro is 3 oz lighter, more floor area (29.2 vs 28 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Unbound 2 is a little cheaper. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (85 vs 84), so neither runs away with it.
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 Unbound 2 if price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The Zpacks Duplex Pro. It is 3 oz lighter than the Unbound 2.
The Zpacks Duplex Pro. It is more floor area (29.2 vs 28 sq ft) than the Unbound 2.
They are nearly tied at 85 and 84 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Duplex Pro for low weight, or the Unbound 2 for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.