Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Hilleberg Akto

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye is the lighter option — 8 g lighter than the Hilleberg Akto (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye	Hilleberg Akto
Weight	992 g · 0.992 kg · 2.19 lb	1,000 g · 1.000 kg · 2.20 lb
Brand	Big Agnes	Hilleberg
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye

992 g

Semi-freestanding 2-person ultralight tent with solution-dyed PFAS-free Hyperbead coating for UV resistance, reduced environmental impact, and waterproofing.

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Hilleberg Akto

1,000 g

Compact 1-person 4-season tent. Perfect for solo alpine expeditions.

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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Hilleberg Akto: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye wins — at 992 g it is 8 g (1%) 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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