ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 Tent vs MEC 2-Kilo Project Alpha UL 1-Person Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
1-person freestanding ultralight backpacking tent with aluminum poles and ample ventilation, minimum trail weight 3 lbs 5 oz
Full details →1-person ultralight freestanding tent part of MEC's 2-Kilo integrated system, 15D silicone-coated nylon ripstop
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ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 Tent vs MEC 2-Kilo Project Alpha UL 1-Person Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the MEC 2-Kilo Project Alpha UL 1-Person Tent wins — at 660 g it is 814 g (55%) lighter than the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 Tent (1,474 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.