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MSR FreeLite 2 vs The North Face Stormbreak 2

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

MSR FreeLite 2 is the lighter option — 1,050 g lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR FreeLite 2 The North Face Stormbreak 2
Weight 820 g · 0.820 kg · 1.81 lb 1,870 g · 1.870 kg · 4.12 lb
Brand MSR The North Face
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR FreeLite 2
820 g

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

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The North Face Stormbreak 2
1,870 g

Durable 2-person 3-season tent with aluminium poles.

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MSR FreeLite 2 vs The North Face Stormbreak 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR FreeLite 2 wins — at 820 g it is 1,050 g (56%) lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (1,870 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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