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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Black Diamond Firstlight 2P

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

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 is the lighter option — 160 g lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (14% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Black Diamond Firstlight 2P
Weight 1,020 g · 1.020 kg · 2.25 lb 1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb
as listed; page does not say whether minimum or packed weight
Brand Big Agnes Black Diamond
Category Shelter Shelter
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2
1,020 g

Non-freestanding 2-person tent. Lighter than Copper Spur.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P
1,180 g

Freestanding 2-person geodesic tent for 3-4 season use.

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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Black Diamond Firstlight 2P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 wins — at 1,020 g it is 160 g (14%) lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (1,180 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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