A close look at two tents buyers cross-shop. The Plex Solo takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the X-Mid Pro 1 has its own case.
| Zpacks Plex Solo | Durston X-Mid Pro 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 84✓ | 80 |
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Packed weight | 12.3 oz✓ | 15.5 oz |
| Floor area | 20.6 sq ft✓ | 20 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 26.8 /lb✓ | 20.6 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 45 in |
| Doors | 1 | 2✓ |
| Vestibules | 1 | 2✓ |
| Price | $599 | $599 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Plex Solo in blue, X-Mid Pro 1 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 Plex Solo next to the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 and the trade-offs are clear. The Plex Solo wins on low weight and floor space, and the X-Mid Pro 1 pushes back on doors and vestibule storage.
The Plex Solo is 3 oz lighter, more floor area (20.6 vs 20 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The X-Mid Pro 1 is more doors (2 vs 1) and more vestibules (2 vs 1). On the default GearScore the Plex Solo leads 84 to 80.
Pick the Plex Solo if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the X-Mid Pro 1 if doors and vestibule storage matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Zpacks Plex Solo. It is 3 oz lighter than the X-Mid Pro 1.
The Zpacks Plex Solo. It is more floor area (20.6 vs 20 sq ft) than the X-Mid Pro 1.
The Zpacks Plex Solo, 84 to 80 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Plex Solo for low weight, or the X-Mid Pro 1 for doors. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.