Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Two-person three-season ultralight shelter made of Dyneema. 32.5 sq ft living space with two doors, two vestibules, and 45" headroom. American-made with five di...
Legendary four-season, two-person ultralight pyramid shelter with 100% waterproof Dyneema Composite Fabric. Versatile pitching options, compact basecamp solutio...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 wins — at 541 g it is 253 g (32%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent (794 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.