Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 708 g lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
Weight	1,020 g · 1.020 kg · 2.25 lb	312 g · 0.312 kg · 0.69 lb
Brand	Big Agnes	Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2

1,020 g

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

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp

312 g

Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.

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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp wins — at 312 g it is 708 g (69%) lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 (1,020 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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