Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Samaya Equipment Instant2 Tent
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.
Full details →Single-walled freestanding 2P tent with Nanovent fabric and dual vestibules.
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Samaya Equipment Instant2 Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Samaya Equipment Instant2 Tent wins — at 945 g it is 47 g (5%) 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.