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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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

Black Diamond Firstlight 2P is the lighter option — 135 g lighter than the Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Firstlight 2P Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Weight 1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb 1,315 g · 1.315 kg · 2.90 lb
Brand Black Diamond Naturehike
Category Shelter Shelter
Black Diamond Firstlight 2P
1,180 g

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

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Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
1,315 g

2-person 3-season ultralight tent weighing 1,315g with footprint included. Double-wall design with 15D nylon fabric and aluminum poles.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P wins — at 1,180 g it is 135 g (10%) lighter than the Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent (1,315 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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