Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The Pivot Duo leans on low weight while the Triplex Pro answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Zpacks Pivot Duo | Zpacks Triplex Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 86✓ | 84 |
| Capacity | 2 | 3 |
| Packed weight | 19.4 oz✓ | 22.1 oz |
| Floor area | 29.2 sq ft | 38.4 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 24.1 /lb | 27.8 /lb✓ |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 48 in |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $849✓ | $899 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Pivot Duo in blue, Triplex Pro 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.
The Zpacks Pivot Duo against the Zpacks Triplex Pro is a study in priorities. The Pivot Duo wins on low weight and headroom, and the Triplex Pro pushes back on floor space and space-to-weight.
The Pivot Duo is 3 oz lighter, taller (52 vs 48 in peak), and $50 cheaper. The Triplex Pro is more floor area (38.4 vs 29.2 sq ft) and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Pivot Duo leads 86 to 84.
Pick the Pivot Duo if you care most about low weight and headroom, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Triplex Pro if floor space and space-to-weight matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Zpacks Pivot Duo. It is 3 oz lighter than the Triplex Pro.
The Zpacks Triplex Pro. It is more floor area (38.4 vs 29.2 sq ft) than the Pivot Duo.
The Zpacks Pivot Duo, 86 to 84 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Pivot Duo for low weight, or the Triplex Pro for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.