Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL1 vs MSR FreeLite 1
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Non-freestanding ultralight 1-person shelter.
Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent for fast and light trips.
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL1 vs MSR FreeLite 1: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL1 wins — at 730 g it is 7 g (1%) lighter than the MSR FreeLite 1 (737 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.