Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper 1P Tarp vs Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper 1P Tarp vs Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper 1P Tarp wins — at 278 g it is 1,037 g (79%) 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.