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Marmot Limelight Ultralight 2P vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp

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

Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 1,228 g lighter than the Marmot Limelight Ultralight 2P (90% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Marmot Limelight Ultralight 2P Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
Weight 1,360 g · 1.360 kg · 3.00 lb 132 g · 0.132 kg · 0.29 lb
as listed, without stuff sack, cord and carabiners
Brand Marmot Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Marmot Limelight Ultralight 2P
1,360 g

Leichtzelt für zwei Personen mit drei Jahreszeiten-Design. Wiegt nur 1.360 Gramm (48 oz). Doppelte Türen und großer Innenraum mit stabiler DAC-Aluminium-Stangen...

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Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
132 g

Minimalist DCF tarp shelter at 139g. Provides 7x9 ft coverage with 8 tie-out loops. Best for experienced tarpers in fair weather.

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Marmot Limelight Ultralight 2P vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp wins — at 132 g it is 1,228 g (90%) lighter than the Marmot Limelight Ultralight 2P (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.

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