Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Semi-freestanding 2-person ultralight tent with solution-dyed PFAS-free Hyperbead coating for UV resistance, reduced environmental impact, and waterproofing.
Check price Full details →Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric square tarp (8'6"x8'6"). Extremely packable, 100% waterproof. Versatile ultralight bivy shelter for experienced campers.
Check price Full details →Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6": which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" wins — at 255 g it is 737 g (74%) lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye (992 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.