Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs Tarptent Notch Li
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
2026 single-wall shelter in HyperBead fabric for 1-1.5 persons, from Big Agnes' new VST collection. Trail weight starts at 539g.
Check price Full details →Single-person shelter weighing just 553g. Uses trekking poles for setup. Silnylon canopy, mesh inner. Excellent weather protection for thru-hikers.
Check price Full details →Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs Tarptent Notch Li: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 wins — at 539 g it is 14 g (3%) lighter than the Tarptent Notch Li (553 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.