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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent

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

Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent is the lighter option — 717 g lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye (72% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent
Weight 992 g · 0.992 kg · 2.19 lb 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Big Agnes Zpacks
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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Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent
275 g

Ultralight fully enclosed solo tent in Dyneema Composite Fabric. Single trekking pole setup with full vestibule coverage and no-see-um mesh inner.

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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye vs Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tent wins — at 275 g it is 717 g (72%) 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.

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