Free tent reignites intense 2-lb ultralight backpacking competition

After a 2023 to 2025 stretch that saw seemingly every boutique ultralight backpacking brand jump in on the featherlight freestanding tent trend, the first half of 2026 has been rather quiet. There was the 29-oz (822-g) Hyperlite Crosspeak 1, but beyond that, the heavy, burly expedition tents have stolen the spotlight. But now a new ultralight player shatters the silence with an impressive solo tent that not only drops in right around 2 lb (907 oz) but does it at half the price of some of the competition. And the tent features a complete double-wall design with independent rainfly and full-mesh tent body.

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Category: Tents, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Tent, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Lightweight, Camping, Outdoors and Camping