Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" is the lighter option — 925 g lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (78% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Firstlight 2P	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"
Weight	1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb	255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Black Diamond Firstlight 2P

1,180 g

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

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"

255 g

Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric square tarp (8'6"x8'6"). Extremely packable, 100% waterproof. Versatile ultralight bivy shelter for experienced campers.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6": which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" wins — at 255 g it is 925 g (78%) 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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