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Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent vs Tarptent Aeon Li

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

Tarptent Aeon Li is the lighter option — 805 g lighter than the Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent (61% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent Tarptent Aeon Li
Weight 1,315 g · 1.315 kg · 2.90 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Naturehike Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
1,315 g

2-person 3-season ultralight tent weighing 1,315g with footprint included. Double-wall design with 15D nylon fabric and aluminum poles.

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Tarptent Aeon Li
510 g

Ultra-compact solo tent with single-pole setup.

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Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent vs Tarptent Aeon Li: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Tarptent Aeon Li wins — at 510 g it is 805 g (61%) lighter than the Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent (1,315 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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