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Hilleberg Akto vs Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp

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

Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp is the lighter option — 820 g lighter than the Hilleberg Akto (82% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hilleberg Akto Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp
Weight 1,000 g · 1.000 kg · 2.20 lb 180 g · 0.180 kg · 0.40 lb
Brand Hilleberg Nordisk
Category Shelter Shelter
Hilleberg Akto
1,000 g

Compact 1-person 4-season tent. Perfect for solo alpine expeditions.

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Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp
180 g

Ultralight tarp at 6.3 ounces or 240g with guy lines.

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Hilleberg Akto vs Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp wins — at 180 g it is 820 g (82%) lighter than the Hilleberg Akto (1,000 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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