Big Agnes Sarvis VST 2 Tent vs Zpacks Duplex Lite
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Single-wall freestanding 2P tent with hybrid single/double wall construction for 2.5 lbs total weight.
Full details →Lightest fully enclosed 2-person tent. DCF canopy and floor, sets up with two trekking poles, fully taped seams. Ideal for thru-hikers.
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Big Agnes Sarvis VST 2 Tent vs Zpacks Duplex Lite: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Lite wins — at 423 g it is 710 g (63%) lighter than the Big Agnes Sarvis VST 2 Tent (1,133 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.