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Sea to Summit Telos TR2 vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp

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

Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 1,401 g lighter than the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 (91% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
Weight 1,540 g · 1.540 kg · 3.40 lb 139 g · 0.139 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Sea to Summit Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Sea to Summit Telos TR2
1,540 g

2-person tent with tension ridge for optimal space.

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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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Sea to Summit Telos TR2 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 1,401 g (91%) lighter than the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 (1,540 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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