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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Hilleberg Akto
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 is the lighter option — 100 g lighter than the Hilleberg Akto (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2
900 g
Compact 2-person freestanding tent with a minimalist design.
Full details →Hilleberg Akto
1,000 g
Compact 1-person 4-season tent. Perfect for solo alpine expeditions.
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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Hilleberg Akto: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 wins — at 900 g it is 100 g (10%) lighter than the Hilleberg Akto (1,000 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.
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