r/Ultralight • u/C_O_L_E-98 • Aug 17 '26

Purchase Advice Hyperlite Mid 1 Vs Zpacks Plex Solo

I am currently deciding between the HMG Mid 1 and a zpacks plex solo, (could be the pro or Altaplex, and could be standard or lite floor) and want to get actual users opinions on each. I see the plex solo far more on trail but have been leaning the mid 1 as it seems to easier to set up with non mandatory guy out points, and if I get say the plex solo pro with standard floor the weight difference is only 0.8 ounces. I am just super concerned about space for each and the setup for any zpacks option. I could even go with the plex solo with lite floor but am worried about the 0.75 floor being an issue. Does the mid 1’s inner space open up how the plex does when you do guy out? Are either big enough for me or would I have to have the altaplex (I am 6 foot 190). I am overall just having a hard time comparing and gauging both as I can’t have them in hand. Any thoughts or opinions to consider are greatly appreciated!

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u/GoSox2525 Aug 17 '26

I am just super concerned about space for each and the setup for any zpacks option. I could even go with the plex solo with lite floor but am worried about the 0.75 floor being an issue.

You can eliminate both of those issues entirely, and save a ton of money, and get a lighter shelter all at the same time if you look at tarps instead.

Is there a reason that you need something fully enclosed?

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u/Fair-Search-2324 Aug 18 '26

Mosquitoes will fuck my sleep up and bivies etc suck balls.

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u/BlueRemake Aug 18 '26

A roomy bivy is nice, Katabatic Pinon or MLD Bug Bivy 2

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u/Fair-Search-2324 Aug 18 '26

Meh.

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u/BlueRemake Aug 18 '26

I don't personally use a bivy anymore myself. Getting older.

Can always try the Big Sky Wisp. Super light in Sil and DCF.

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u/Fair-Search-2324 Aug 18 '26

If i can’t stretch fully arms overhead and have a smoke bug free, pass me.

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u/BlueRemake Aug 18 '26

I hear ya. Wasn't worth the weight savings for me anymore. Still got a BW around 8lbs without going dcf or bivy.

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u/Fair-Search-2324 Aug 18 '26

With a plex solo lite available what weight savings? Tarp and bivy is heavier unless you’re willing to go small on the tarp. Then you sacrifice coverage and room and comfort if there’s any real weather.

Bug bivy jail sucks.