Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp vs Slingfin Portal 2 Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.
Full details →Sub-3lb freestanding 2P tent with dual doors and ample vestibule storage.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp vs Slingfin Portal 2 Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp wins — at 312 g it is 1,048 g (77%) lighter than the Slingfin Portal 2 Tent (1,360 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.