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Alton Goods Ultralight Groundsheet vs BearVault BV500
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Alton Goods Ultralight Groundsheet is the lighter option — 725 g lighter than the BearVault BV500 (80% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Alton Goods Ultralight Groundsheet
182 g
Minimalist ground protection at 6.4 ounces. All accessories included for easy tent setup.
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Alton Goods Ultralight Groundsheet vs BearVault BV500: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Alton Goods Ultralight Groundsheet wins — at 182 g it is 725 g (80%) lighter than the BearVault BV500 (907 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 miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.
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