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Decathlon Quechua T2 Ultralight Pro 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 — 1,745 g lighter than the Decathlon Quechua T2 Ultralight Pro (87% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Decathlon Quechua T2 Ultralight Pro Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"
Weight 2,000 g · 2.000 kg · 4.41 lb 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Decathlon Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category Shelter Shelter
Decathlon Quechua T2 Ultralight Pro
2,000 g

Budget-friendly ultralight tent designed for weight savings. Packs to 35x15x15cm cylinder.

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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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Decathlon Quechua T2 Ultralight Pro 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 1,745 g (87%) lighter than the Decathlon Quechua T2 Ultralight Pro (2,000 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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