MEC 2-Kilo Project Alpha UL 1-Person Tent vs Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
1-person ultralight freestanding tent part of MEC's 2-Kilo integrated system, 15D silicone-coated nylon ripstop
Full details →Ultralight solo hybrid double-wall trekking-pole tent with two side entrances and vestibules, ideal for taller hikers.
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MEC 2-Kilo Project Alpha UL 1-Person Tent vs Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the MEC 2-Kilo Project Alpha UL 1-Person Tent wins — at 660 g it is 130 g (16%) lighter than the Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker (790 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.