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Sea to Summit Alto TR2 vs Tarptent MesoSpire 2

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

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Spec Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Tarptent MesoSpire 2
Weight 1,156 g · 1.156 kg · 2.55 lb
TR2 mesh-inner version; minimum trail weight; packed weight is 1340 g
 1,021 g · 1.021 kg · 2.25 lb
minimum weight
Brand Sea to Summit Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
Sea to Summit Alto TR2
1,156 g

Ultralight 2-person tent with tension ridge architecture.

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Tarptent MesoSpire 2
1,021 g

Lightweight single-wall two-person trekking-pole tent. Minimum weight 36oz using two pole sets; converts toward freestanding with included struts.

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Sea to Summit Alto TR2 vs Tarptent MesoSpire 2: which should you buy?

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