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Hilleberg Anjan 2 vs MSR FreeLite 2

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

MSR FreeLite 2 is the lighter option — 680 g lighter than the Hilleberg Anjan 2 (45% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hilleberg Anjan 2 MSR FreeLite 2
Weight 1,500 g · 1.500 kg · 3.31 lb 820 g · 0.820 kg · 1.81 lb
Brand Hilleberg MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Hilleberg Anjan 2
1,500 g

Lightweight 3-season 2-person tent for demanding conditions.

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MSR FreeLite 2
820 g

Ultralight 2-person freestanding tent. Excellent weight-to-livability ratio.

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Hilleberg Anjan 2 vs MSR FreeLite 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR FreeLite 2 wins — at 820 g it is 680 g (45%) lighter than the Hilleberg Anjan 2 (1,500 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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