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Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp

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

Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 1,176 g lighter than the Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent (89% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
Weight 1,315 g · 1.315 kg · 2.90 lb 139 g · 0.139 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Naturehike Zpacks
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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Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
139 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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Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp wins — at 139 g it is 1,176 g (89%) 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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