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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Hilleberg Anjan 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 is the lighter option — 600 g lighter than the Hilleberg Anjan 2 (40% 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 Anjan 2
1,500 g
Lightweight 3-season 2-person tent for demanding conditions.
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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Hilleberg Anjan 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 wins — at 900 g it is 600 g (40%) lighter than the Hilleberg Anjan 2 (1,500 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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