Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Slingfin Portal 2 Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Freestanding 2-person geodesic tent for 3-4 season use.
Full details →Sub-3lb freestanding 2P tent with dual doors and ample vestibule storage.
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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs Slingfin Portal 2 Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P wins — at 1,180 g it is 180 g (13%) lighter than the Slingfin Portal 2 Tent (1,360 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.