Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Tarptent Dipole 1 Li
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-wall DCF trekking-pole tent with dual doors and vestibules, carbon end struts for extra interior volume and a four-stake footprint.
Full details →HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Tarptent Dipole 1 Li: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Tarptent Dipole 1 Li wins — at 624 g it is 368 g (37%) 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.