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Backpacks shelters Stoves and Cookware Sleeping Gear
Bivies, Shelters and Tarps
Mfg
Model
Capacity
Weight
Floor Space
Interior Height
# Poles
MSR
 E-Wing
1+
6 oz.
44 sq ft Variable
Equinox
 Ultralight Bivy Cover
6.5 oz.
Integral Designs
 Sil Tarp
7 oz, 14 oz, 22oz.
40, 80, and 120 sq ft
Bibler
 Winter Bivy
1
9oz.
GoLite
 Ultra-Lite Poncho/Tarp
1
10oz
none
OR
 Bug Bivy
1
13 oz.
Granite Gear
 Dodger
6.7 oz.
Integral Designs
 BugaBivy
1
16 oz. (450g)
25 in. @ pole
OR
 LightHaven
3-4
16 oz.
24.48 sq. ft. 48 in.
Sierra Designs
 Navassa
1
1 lb. 2 oz.
18 in.
Sierra Designs
 Navassa
1
1 lb. 2 oz.
Bibler
 Hooped Bivy
1
22oz.
1 Delrin rod
Bibler
 Big Wall Bivy
1
25oz.
1 Delrin rod
Hilleberg
 Bivanorak
1
1 lb 5 oz
94.5 in
GoLite
 Shangri-La 1 Nest
1
1 lb. 5 oz
21 sq.ft. 4 ft.
None
Integral Designs
 eVent Bugaboo
1
1 lbs. 7 oz.
1
Granite Gear
 White Lightnin
1 lb. 5 oz. (10 x 10)
Pacific Outdoor Equipment
 WXtex G-Tarps
1,2 or 4
G1: 11 oz.
G2: 21 oz.
G4: 28 oz.
0
Tarptent
 Contrail
1+
24.5 ounces
29 ft² 45" / 17.5"
Easton 7075 Aluminum
Black Diamond
 Beta Light
2
1lbs. 6oz.
34.7 sq.ft.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment
 WXtex S-Tarp
1
S1: 20 oz.
S2: 27 oz.
S4: 33 oz.
0
Integral Designs
 Backcountry Bivy
1
1.7 lbs. (685g)
Girth: 67 in. / 55 in.
Integral Designs
 Sil Dome
1-2
1lb. 10 oz. (with pole)
Black Diamond
 Mega Light
4
1lbs.10.6oz.
51 sq.ft. 57 in.
1 Pole
MSR
 Twin Sisters
2
1 lbs. 12oz.
45 sq ft 42 in.
Snow Peak
 Ponta Tarp (Fall 2006)
1.8lbs.
55.4sq. ft. 63in.
Bibler
 Bipod Bivy
1
1 lb. 13 oz.
20in.
1 Aluminum
Integral Designs
 South Col
1
1.8 lbs.
15 sq.ft.
1
Integral Designs
 eVent Unishelter
1
1 lbs. 15 oz.
25 in.
1
Integral Designs
 Salathe
1
1 lbs. 14 oz.
Girth: 70
None
Sierra Designs
 Zagori
1
1 lb. 14 oz.
21 in.
Black Diamond
 Beta Bug
2
1lbs. 14.5oz.
34.7 sq.ft.
MSR
 Twing
2
1 lbs. 14 oz.
68 sq ft 42 in.
Snow Peak
 Penta Tarp
2lbs.
OR
 Alpine Bivy
1
2 lb.
20in.
1 Delrin pole
GoLite
 Shangri-La 2 Nest
1
2 lb. 2 oz
43 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1 in.
None
Tarptent
 Cloudburst 2
2
39 ounces
39 ft² 42" / 21.5"
Easton 7075 Aluminum
Bibler
 Tripod Bivy
1
2lbs 4oz. or 2lbs. 6oz.
25in.
3 Aluminum
GoLite
 Shangri-La 3 Nest
3
2 lb. 5 oz
55 sq.ft. 5 ft. 6 in.
None
Hennessy
 Explorer Deluxe A-Sym Hammock
1
2 lb.7 oz.
None
OR
 NightHaven
2
37.4 oz.
56.4 sq. ft. 42 in.
Hennessy
 Expedition A-sym Hammock
1
2 lb.8 oz.
4 ft. x 9 ft.
None
Sierra Designs
 Origami 2
2 lb. 8 oz.
52 sq.ft. 58 in.
1 DAC Press Fit (Telescoping)
MSR
 Missing Link
2
3 lbs.
37 sq.ft.
GoLite
 Shangri-La 6+ Nest
6-9
5 lb. 10 oz
131 sq.ft. 6 ft. 7 in.
None
MSR
 Vistawing
2-4
4 lb. 4 oz.
120 s/f Variable
2, 6 ft poles
Sierra Designs
 Origami 4
4
4 lbs. 12 oz.
109 sq.ft. 89 in.
1 DAC Press Fit
GoLite
 Shangri-La 8+ Nest
8-12
7 lb. 6 oz
176 sq.ft. 6 ft. 7 in.
None
Kelty
 Shadehouse
8 lb 3 oz
100 sq. ft. 80 in.
Two 16mm DAC DA17 Aluminum Poles
MSR
 19 Ft. Parawing
4-8
9 lb. 7 oz.
Variable
MSR
 Outfitter Wing
6-12
11 lb. 11 oz.
variable
Three Season Tents
Manufacturer
Model
Capacity
Weight
Min Weight
Floor Space
Interior Height
Vestibule
# Poles
GoLite
 Shangri-La 1
1
1 lb. 5 oz
1 lb. 2 oz.
21 sq.ft. 4 ft.
None
GoLite
 Shangri-La 2
2
1 lb. 13 oz
1 lb. 10 oz.
49 sq.ft. 3 ft. 9 in.
None
GoLite
 Utopia 1
1
2 lb. 2 oz.
21 sq.ft.
Hilleberg
 Rajd
2
2 lbs 2ozs
2 lbs 2ozs
25.8sq.ft. 45 in.
Optional
Black Diamond
 Firstlight
2
2lbs.9oz.
2lbs.9oz.
28 sq.ft. 42 in.
2
GoLite
 Utopia 2+
2+
2 lb. 10 oz.
43 sq.ft.
Mountain Hardwear
 Stiletto 1
1
2 lbs 12 oz. (Packaged)
2 lbs. 5 oz.
15.3 sq.ft 38 in.
6 sq. ft.
3 Atlas 7001
Black Diamond
 OneShot
2
2 lbs. 13 oz
2 lbs. 5oz
21.25 sq.ft. 36 in.
2.5 DAC Featherlite aluminum poles
Big Agnes
 Seedhouse SL1
1
2 lbs. 15 oz.
2 lbs. 8 oz.
22 sq.ft. 38 in.
5 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite 8.84mm
GoLite
 Xanadu 1
1
2 lbs. 15 oz.
19 sq.ft. 3 ft. 6 in.
9 sq. ft.
GoLite
 Shangri-La 3
3
2 lb. 14.5 oz (tent, stakes, and pole)
1 lb. 13 oz.
59 sq.ft. 5 ft. 2 in.
None
MSR
 Hubba HP
1
3 lbs.
2 lbs 9 oz.
17 zq. ft. 40 in.
9.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
The North Face
 Solo 12
1
2 lbs. 8 oz.
2 lbs. 2 oz.
18 sq. ft. 35 in.
2 DAC Featherlite
Black Diamond
 Lighthouse
2
3lbs.
3lbs.
31 sq.ft. 43 in.
2 DAC Featherlite aluminum poles
Black Diamond
 HiLight
2
3 lbs. 2 oz
2 lbs. 10oz
27 sq.ft. 40 in.
2 DAC Featherlite aluminum poles
The North Face
 Dyadd 22
2
3 lbs. 1 oz.
2 lb. 11 oz.
26 sq ft. 37 in.
2 DAC Featherlite
MSR
 Hubba
1
3 lbs. 3 oz.
2 lbs 12 oz.
17 sq. ft. 40 in.
9.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
GoLite
 Utopia 4
4
3 lbs. 3.5 oz.
64 sq.ft.
Mountain Hardwear
 Bunker 1
1
3lbs. 4oz.
3lbs. 4oz.
16.65 34 in.
2: 12mm Yunan Scandium PF
Marmot
 EOS 1P
1
3 lb 3 ozs / 1.446 kgs
2 lb 12 ozs / 1.247 kgs
22.8 sq ft / 2.118 sq m 36 in.
6.5 sq ft / 0.604 sq m
DAC NSL Dual Diameter Pole
MSR
 Hubba (Fall 2007)
1
2lbs 13oz. (min.)
3lbs. 4 oz.(packaged)
2lbs 13 oz.
17 sq.ft (tent) 3ft. 4in.
9.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
2 Aluminum
Sierra Designs
 Velox 1
1
3 lbs. 7 oz.
3 lbs.
17.5 sq.ft. 39 in.
8 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite NSL
Sierra Designs
 Light Year 1
1
3 lbs. 6 oz.
2 lbs. 11 oz.
20 sq.ft. 38 in.
3 sq.ft.
2 DAC Featherlite 8.55 mm
GoLite
 Shangri-La 4+
4-5
3 lb. 7.5 oz
87 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1 in.
None
Big Agnes
 Seedhouse SL2
2
3 lb. 11 oz.
3 lbs. 3 oz.
28 sq.ft. 38 in.
5.5 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite 8.84mm poles
Mountain Hardwear
 Helion 2
2
3 lbs 14 oz. (Packaged)
3 lbs. 0 oz.
28.1 sq.ft (tent) 42 in.
8.5 sq. ft.
3
Mountain Hardwear
 Halcyon 1
1
3 lbs 15 oz. (Packaged)
3 lbs. 10 oz.
16.3 sq.ft (tent) 43 in.
12 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001
Big Agnes
 Seedhouse 1
1
3 lbs. 15 oz.
3 lbs. 8 oz.
22 sq.ft. 38 in.
5 sq.ft.
Yunan 8.5mm hub/pole
Big Agnes
 Copper Spur UL 2
2
3 lbs. 13 oz.
3 lbs. 6 oz.
29.0 sq.ft. 42 in.
18 sq.ft.
DAC TH72M aluminum
Kelty
 Corrie 1
1
4 lb. 0 oz.
3 lbs. 3 oz.
19 sq.ft. 39 in.
8.0 sq.ft.
2
Kelty
 Crestone
1
4 lb. (packed)
3 lb. (min)
3 lbs.
19.2 sq.ft. 37 in.
6.5 sq.ft.
2 Featherlite poles
MSR
 Fling
2
4 lbs.
3 lb. 6 oz.
32 sq.ft. 3 ft. 4 in.
Kelty
 Corrie 2
2
4 lb. 9 oz.
3 lbs. 10 oz.
27 sq.ft. 40 in.
11.0 sq.ft.
2
MontBell
 Thunder Dome 2
2
4 lb.
3 lb. 8 oz.
30 sq. ft. 105 cm
9.6 sq. ft.
2 DAC Featherlite
Mountain Hardwear
 Skypoint 2 CF
2
4lbs 2oz. (Packaged)
3 lbs. 8 oz.
25 sq.ft (tent) 38in. (Interior)
8 sq. ft.
2 Atlas Scandium SL
Black Diamond
 Skylight
3
4lbs. 2oz
4lbs. 2oz
36.6 sq.ft. 51 in.
3 DAC Featherlite aluminum poles
Big Agnes
 Copper Spur UL 3
3
4 lbs. 12 oz.
4 lbs. 3 oz.
44.0 sq.ft. 44 in.
18 sq.ft.
DAC TH72M aluminum
The North Face
 Spectrum 23
2
4 lbs. 3 oz.
3 lbs. 12 oz.
28 sq. ft. 37 in.
6 sq. ft.
3 DAC Featherlite
The North Face
 Vector 22
2
4 lbs. 5 oz.
3 lbs. 14 oz.
32 sq. ft. 43 in.
6 ft.
2 DAC Featherlite
GoLite
 Xanadu 2+
2+
4 lbs. 6 oz.
4 lbs. 2 oz.
37 sq.ft. 3 ft. 6 in.
19 sq. ft.
Black Diamond
 Mirage
3
4 lbs. 6 oz
3 lbs. 15 oz
30 sq.ft. 37 in.
10 q. ft.
2
Marmot
 Aura 2P
2
4 lb 7 oz.
4 lb 1 oz.
30.5 sq. ft. 40 in.
9
4 DAC NSL Dual Diameter Pole
Mountain Hardwear
 Meridian 2
2
4 lbs 8 oz. (Packaged)
4 lbs. 3 oz.
27 sq.ft (tent) 42 in.
10.75 sq. ft.
1 Atlas 7001
Sierra Designs
 Velox 2
2
4 lbs. 9 oz.
4 lbs. 2 oz.
28.5 sq.ft. 40 in.
7 + 7 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite NSL
Mountain Hardwear
 Lightpath 2
2
4 lbs 8 oz. (Packaged)
3 lbs. 14 oz.
30 sq.ft (tent) 37.5 in. (Interior)
9.6 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001™
MSR
 Hubba Hubba
2
4 lbs. 6 oz.
3 lbs 14 oz.
29sq. ft. 40 in.
17.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
Kelty
 Ridge 2
2
4 lb. 8 oz. (packed)
3 lb. (min)
4 lbs. 0 oz.
28 sq.ft. 40 in.
17.9 sq.ft.
2 Featherlite poles
Big Agnes
 Seedhouse SL3
2
4 lb. 8 oz.
3 lbs. 15 oz.
36 sq.ft. 46 in.
10 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite 8.2mm poles
Hilleberg
 Unna
1
4 lb. 7 oz.
4 lb.
27 sq. ft. 40 in.
Kelty
 Teton 2
2
4 lb. 10 oz.(packed)
4 lbs. 2 oz.
Sierra Designs
 Clip Flashlight 2
2
4 lbs. 7 oz.
3 lbs. 11 oz.
32 sq.ft. 43 in.
6 sq.ft.
2 DAC Featherlite 8.5 mm
Sierra Designs
 Lightning 2
2
4 lbs. 15 oz.
3 lbs. 15 oz.
31 sq.ft. 40 in.
9 sq.ft.
4 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6mm / 9.0mm / 8.5mm
Big Agnes
 Emerald Mountain SL 2
2
4 lbs. 10 oz. (packed)
4 lbs. 3 oz.
29 sq.ft. 42 in.
22 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite 8.84mm
Kelty
 Grand Mesa 2
2
4 lb. 10 oz.
4 lb. 2 oz.
29 sq. ft. 44"
6 sq. ft.
14.5mm DAC DA17 poles
Kelty
 Crestone 2
2
4 lb. 12 oz.
4 lbs. 2 oz.
30 sq.ft. 40 in.
7 + 7 sq.ft.
2 Featherlite poles
MSR
 Hubba Hubba HP
2
4 lbs. 12 oz.
3 lbs 11 oz.
29 sq. ft. 40 in.
17.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
The North Face
 Spectrum 33
3
4 lbs. 12 oz.
4 lbs. 5 oz.
34 sq. ft. 42 in.
9 sq. ft.
3 DAC Featherlite
Mountain Hardwear
 Skyledge 2.1
2
4 lbs 11 oz. (Packaged)
4 lbs. 4 oz.
28.1 sq.ft (tent) 47 in. (Interior)
11 + 11 sq. ft.
3 Atlas UL
Sierra Designs
 Sirius 2
2
4 lbs. 9 oz
4 lbs.
31 sq.ft. 39 in.
4+4 sq.ft.
DAC Pressfit 9.0mm
Big Agnes
 Seedhouse 2
2
4 lbs. 14 oz.
4 lbs. 6 oz.
28 sq.ft. 38 in.
5.5 sq.ft.
Yunan 8.5mm hub/pole
Kelty
 Quartz 1
1
4 lb. 14 oz. (packed)
4 lb. 6 oz. (min)
4 lb. 14 oz.
21 sq.ft. 32 in.
14 sq.ft.
2 DAC Pressfit poles
Mountain Hardwear
 Viperine 2
2
5 lbs. (Packaged)
4 lbs. 10 oz.
25 sq.ft (tent) 44 in.
10 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001
Marmot
 Limelight 2P
3
5 lbs. 0 oz.
4 lbs. 10 oz.
32 sq. ft. 41 in.
9.0 sq. ft.
2 DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm
Marmot
 Nyx 2P
2
5 lb 2 oz.
4 lb 12 oz.
33 sq. ft. 42 in.
8 sq. ft.
DAC FeatherLite 8.84mm
Black Diamond
 Mesa
2
5 lbs. 2 oz
4 lbs. 8 oz
36.25 sq.ft. 44 in.
2 DAC Featherlite aluminum poles
GoLite
 Valhalla 2+
2+
5 lbs. 2 oz.
4 lbs. 14 oz.
37 sq.ft. 3 ft. 6 in.
19 sq. ft.
GoLite
 Valhalla 4
4
5 lbs. 15 oz.
5 lbs. 11 oz.
56 sq.ft. 3 ft. 9 in.
19 sq. ft.
GoLite
 Xanadu 4
4
5 lbs. 3 oz.
4 lbs. 15 oz.
56 sq.ft. 3 ft. 9 in.
19 sq. ft.
Marmot
 Earlylight 2P
2
5 lbs. 5 oz.
4 lbs. 12 oz.
30 sq. ft. 39 in.
18.0 sq. ft.
DAC Featherlight 8.84mm
Sierra Designs
 Sirius 3
3
5 lbs. 4 oz
4 lbs. 11 oz.
41 sq.ft. 44 in.
4+4 sq.ft.
DAC Pressfit 9.0mm
Black Diamond
 Guiding Light
4
5lbs. 6oz
5lbs. 6oz
47 sq.ft. 42 in.
5 DAC Featherlite aluminum poles
Sierra Designs
 Asp 2
2
5 lbs. 6 oz.
4 lbs. 14 oz.
34 sq.ft. 40.5 in.
16.5 + 3 sq.ft.
4 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6mm / 9.0mm / 8.5mm
Sierra Designs
 Velox 3
3
5 lbs. 7 oz.
5 lbs.
42.0 sq.ft. 44.5 in.
9 + 9 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite NSL
GoLite
 Shangri-La 6+
6-9
5 lb.9 oz
135 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1 in.
None
Sierra Designs
 Anu 2
1
5 lb. 13 oz.
5 lbs. 4 oz.
33 sq.ft. 43.5 in.
11.5 sq.ft.
DAC Press Fit 9.0mm
Marmot
 Twilight 2P
2
5 lbs. 9 oz.
5 lbs. 4 oz.
34 sq. ft. 40 in.
21.7 sq. ft.
DAC Featherlight 8.84mm
Mountain Hardwear
 Sojourn 2
2
5 lbs 8 oz. (Packaged)
5 lbs. 3 oz.
28.4 sq.ft (tent) 43 in.
10.5 + 10.5 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001
Kelty
 Gunnison 2.1
2
5 lb. 9 oz.(packed)
4 lbs. 14 oz.
37 sq.ft. 40 in.
12 sq.ft. + 12 sq.ft.
2 DAC Pressfit poles
Mountain Hardwear
 Skyledge 3
3
5 lbs 10 oz. (Packaged)
5 lbs. 3 oz.
38.4 sq.ft (tent) 45 in.
11.9 + 11.9 sq. ft.
3 Atlas UL
Marmot
 Aeolos 2P
2
5 lb 12 oz.
5 lb 5 oz.
35 sq. ft. 40 in.
19
4 DAC NSL Dual Diameter Pole
Marmot
 Aeros 3P
3
5 lb 12 oz.
5 lb. 5 oz
45.5 sq. ft. 41 in.
10 sq. ft.
DAC NSL Dual Diameter Pole
Mountain Hardwear
 Lightpath 3
3
5 lbs 14 oz. (Packaged)
4 lbs. 14 oz.
44 sq.ft (tent) 48.5 in. (Interior)
14.8 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001™
The North Face
 Rock 22 BX
2
5 lbs. 14 oz.
5 lbs. 2 oz.
33 sq. ft. 43 in.
9 ft.
2+1 Aluminum alloy poles
Marmot
 Bise 2P
2
5 lbs. 15 oz.
5 lbs. 8 oz.
37 sq. ft. 43 in.
9 sq. ft.
DAC, NSL
Kelty
 Yellowstone 2
2
6 lb. 1 oz. (packed)
5 lb. 7 oz.
37 sq.ft. 40 in.
N/A
Two fiberglasspoles
Marmot
 Limelight 3P
3
6 lbs. 5 oz.
5 lbs. 14 oz.
41 sq. ft. 46 in.
10.0 sq. ft.
2 DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm
Big Agnes
 Seedhouse 3
2
6 lbs. 6 oz.
5 lbs. 10 oz.
39 sq.ft. 38 in.
12 sq.ft.
Yunan 9.5mm hub/pole
Black Diamond
 Vista
3
6 lbs. 8 oz
5 lbs. 15 oz
50.7 sq.ft. 46 in.
2
Sierra Designs
 Anu 3
1
6 lb. 13 oz.
6 lbs. 4 oz.
48 sq.ft. 46.5 in.
14.5 sq.ft.
DAC Press Fit 9.0mm
Big Agnes
 Parkview 2
2
6 lbs. 10 oz.
5 lbs. 13 oz.
36.25 sq.ft. 48 in.
20 sq.ft.
Yunan Air Hercules Scandium Poles featuring non corrosive shoktips
Sierra Designs
 Electron RC 2
2
6 lb. 6 oz.
5 lbs. 7 oz.
33 sq.ft. 40 in.
14 + 10 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite NSL
MSR
 Mutha Hubba
3
6 lb 11 oz.
6 lbs. 2 oz.
40 sq.ft (tent) 46 in.
14 sq.ft. (vest.)
Mountain Hardwear
 Viperine 3
3
6 lbs. 15 oz.(Packaged)
6 lbs. 8 oz.
43 sq.ft (tent) 57 in.
14 sq. ft.
1 Atlas 7001
MSR
 Elbow Room 2P
2
7 lbs. 2 oz.
6 lbs 6 oz.
30 sq. ft. 42 in.
12 sq.ft. (vest.)
Sierra Designs
 Tengu 2
2
7 lbs. 1 oz.
6 lbs. 6 oz.
32 sq.ft. 42 in.
22 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite 9.6mm / 9.0mm / 8.5mm
Sierra Designs
 Omega 2
2
7 lbs. 2 oz.
5 lbs. 15 oz. (3 Season) 6 lbs. 6 oz. (4 Season)
37 sq.ft. 40.5 in.
12 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6mm / 9.0mm
Mountain Hardwear
 Light Wedge 3
3
7lbs. 5oz. (packaged)
6lbs. 5oz.
44 sq.ft (tent) 49in.
11.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
Atlas 7001 poles
Kelty
 Teton 4
4
7 lb. 8 oz.(packed)
7 lbs.
54 sq ft. 58 in.
12 sq . ft.
MSR
 Mo Room 2P
2
7 lbs. 12 oz.
6 lbs 12 oz.
30 sq. ft. 42 in.
18.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
Mountain Hardwear
 Hammerhead 2
2
7lbs. 13oz. (packaged)
6lbs. 9oz.
36 sq.ft (tent) 49in.
8 sq.ft.
3 Easton Advantec
MSR
 Elbow Room 3P
3
7 lbs. 15 oz.
7 lbs 4 oz.
40 sq. ft. 46 in.
15 sq.ft. (vest.)
Sierra Designs
 Antares 3
3
7 lb. 14 oz.
7 lbs. 0 oz.
49 sq.ft. 45.5 in.
12 + 12 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite NSL
Kelty
 Grand Mesa 4
4
8 lb. 4 oz.
7 lb. 4 oz.
53.3 sq. ft. 55"
18.8 sq. ft.
14.5mm DAC DA17 poles
Kelty
 Trail Dome 4
4
8 lb. 3oz. (packed)
7 lb. 9 oz. (min)
4 lb. 13 oz.
55 sq.ft. 57 in.
3 DAC DA17 poles
Sierra Designs
 Meteor Light 2
2
8 lbs. 3 oz.
6 lbs. 10 oz.
40 sq.ft. 43 in.
16 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite SL
Sierra Designs
 Tengu 3
2
8 lbs. 10 oz.
7 lbs. 14 oz.
50 sq.ft. 44 in.
22 + 8.5 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite 9.6mm / 9.0mm / 8.5mm
Sierra Designs
 Alpha 3
3
8 lbs. 15 oz.
7 lbs. 7 oz. (3 Season) 8 lbs. 4 oz. (4 Season)
46 sq.ft. 45 in.
17 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6/9.0mm
MSR
 Mo Room 3P
3
9 lbs. 15 oz.
8 lbs 14 oz.
44 sq. ft. 45 in.
21.5 sq.ft. (vest.)
Kelty
 Yellowstone 4
4
10 lb. 14 oz. (packed)
10 lb. 2 oz. (min)
10 lb 2 oz.
64 sq.ft. 59 in.
N/A
Two 9.5mm fiberglass poles + One 11mm fiberglass pole
Mountain Hardwear
 Casa 4
4
11 lbs 1 oz. (Packaged)
10 lbs. 2 oz.
50 sq.ft (tent) 62.5 in.
22.4 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001™
Big Agnes
 Big House 4
4
11 lbs. 5 oz.
10 lbs. 13 oz.
65 sq.ft. 68 in.
N/A
3 7001 Aluminum poles
Mountain Hardwear
 Casa 6
6
12 lbs 8 oz. (Packaged)
11 lbs. 10 oz.
76 sq.ft (tent) 73 in.
31.4 sq. ft.
2 Atlas 7001™
Marmot
 Halo 4P
4
13 lbs. 0 oz.(max)
12 lbs. 0 oz.
64 sq. ft. 59
20
DAC 11mm
Kelty
 Grand Mesa 6
6
13 lb. 2 oz.
13 lb. 2 oz. / 5.95 kg
99 ft2 / 9.2 m2 70" / 178 cm
29 ft2 / 2.7 m2
14.5mm DAC DA17 poles
Big Agnes
 Big House 6
6
13 lbs. 15 oz.
13 lbs. 10 oz.
90 sq.ft. 75 in.
N/A
3 7001 Aluminum poles
Kelty
 Mantra 5
5
14 lb 8 oz (packed)
13 lb 11 oz (minimum)
13 lb 11 oz
79.2 sq ft 60 in.
33.4 sq ft
Three 16mm DA17 Aluminum poles
Kelty
 Trail Dome 6
6
14 lb. 8 oz. (packed)
13 lb. 6 oz. (min)
13 lb. 6 oz.
100 sq.ft. 72 in.
2 DA17 poles & 2 aluminum brow poles
The North Face
 Foundation 4 BX
4
14 lbs. 11 oz.
12 lbs. 14 oz.
60 sq. ft. 64 in.
11 ft.
4 13.0 mm, 12.0 mm
Sierra Designs
 Bedouin 4
6
15 lbs.
14 lbs. 6 oz.
61 sq.ft. 64 in.
28 + 14 sq.ft.
4 DAC Press Fit 14.5mm / 13mm
The North Face
 Foundation 6 BX
6
16 lbs. 10 oz.
14 lbs. 11 oz.
79 sq. ft. 75 in.
14 ft.
4 14.5 mm, 12.0 mm
Kelty
 Yellowstone 6
6
16 lb. 15 oz. (packed)
16 lb. 1 oz. (min)
16 lb. 1 oz.
90.3 sq.ft. 76 in.
N/A sq.ft.
Two 12.7mm fiberglass
Marmot
 Halo 6P
6
17 lbs. 4 0z.(max)
16 lbs. 4 oz.
100 sq. ft. 75
20
DAC 11mm
Sierra Designs
 Bedouin 6
6
18 lbs. 7 oz.
17 lbs. 13 oz.
76 sq.ft. 76 in.
35 + 26 sq.ft.
4 DAC Press Fit 16mm / 13mm
Sierra Designs
 Bedouin Annex 4+2
4+2
19 lbs. 12 oz.
18 lbs. 8 oz.
99.5 sq.ft. 65 in.
27 sq.ft.
DAC Press Fit 14.5mm / 13mm
Sierra Designs
 Moken 4
4
20 lbs. 11 oz.
18 lbs. 16 oz.
34.5 + 34.5 sq.ft. 72 in.
45 sq.ft.
4 DAC Press Fit, 13mm
Kelty
 Green River 4
4
21 lbs. 14 oz. (packed)
20 lbs. 15 oz. (min)
20 lbs. 15 oz.
81 sq.ft. 71 in.
43.6 sq.ft.
Four 11mm DAC fiberglass poles
Kelty
 Mantra 7
7
23 lb 8 oz (packed)
22 lb 7 oz (minimum)
22 lb. 7 oz.
116.1 sq. ft. 72
38.6 sq. ft
Three 16mm DAC DA17 aluminum poles + one 14.5 mm DAC DA17 aluminum vestibule pole
Sierra Designs
 Moken 6
6
25 lbs. 6 oz.
23 lbs. 9 oz.
48 + 48 sq.ft. 78 in.
53.5 sq.ft.
4 DAC Press Fit 14.5mm / 13mm
Marmot
 Townhouse 6P
6
26 lbs. 0z.
23 lbs. 8 oz.
71 sq. ft. 71
60
DAC 12mm
Kelty
 Green River 6
6
31 lbs. (packed)
29 lbs. 5 oz. (min)
29 lbs. 5 oz.
121 sq. ft. 79 in.
8.3 sq.ft.
Four 11mm DAC fiberglass poles
Mountaineering Tents
Manufacturer
Model
Capacity
Weight
Min Weight
Floor Space
Interior Height
Vestibule
# Poles
Bibler
 Winter Bivy
1
9oz.
GoLite
 Shangri-La 1
1
1 lb. 5 oz
1 lb. 2 oz.
21 sq.ft. 4 ft.
None
GoLite
 Shangri-La 2
2
1 lb. 13 oz
1 lb. 10 oz.
49 sq.ft. 3 ft. 9 in.
None
GoLite
 Utopia 1
1
2 lb. 2 oz.
21 sq.ft.
GoLite
 Utopia 2+
2+
2 lb. 10 oz.
43 sq.ft.
GoLite
 Xanadu 1
1
2 lbs. 15 oz.
19 sq.ft. 3 ft. 6 in.
9 sq. ft.
GoLite
 Shangri-La 3
3
2 lb. 14.5 oz (tent, stakes, and pole)
1 lb. 13 oz.
59 sq.ft. 5 ft. 2 in.
None
GoLite
 Utopia 4
4
3 lbs. 3.5 oz.
64 sq.ft.
Hilleberg
 Akto
1
3 lbs 5 oz
2 lbs 14 oz
18.3 sq.ft. 36 in
8.6 sq.ft.
1 aluminum pole
GoLite
 Shangri-La 4+
4-5
3 lb. 7.5 oz
87 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1 in.
None
Sierra Designs
 Assailant 1
1
3 lbs. 11 oz. (Packed)
3 lbs. 3 oz.
22.5 sq.ft. 30.5 in.
0
3 DAC Featherlite NSL 8.5mm poles
Integral Designs
 MK 1 Lite
1+
3 lbs. 13 oz.
26 sq. ft. 42 in.
2
GoLite
 Shangri-La 4+ Nest
4-5
3 lb. 13 oz
87 sq.ft. 6 ft. 5 in.
None
Bibler
 Eldorado
2
4 lbs. 1 oz.
4 lbs. 1 oz.
31 sq. ft. 43in.
2 Easton Aluminum
GoLite
 Xanadu 2+
2+
4 lbs. 6 oz.
4 lbs. 2 oz.
37 sq.ft. 3 ft. 6 in.
19 sq. ft.
Hilleberg
 Soulo
1
4 lbs 10 oz
3 lbs 11 oz.
21.5 sq.ft. 38 in.
7.6 sq.ft.
3, 9 mm poles
Integral Designs
 MK 1 XL
2
4 lbs. 12 oz.
28 sq. ft. 39 in.
Optional Hoop pole, Zippered in 7 sq. ft.
2
GoLite
 Valhalla 2+
2+
5 lbs. 2 oz.
4 lbs. 14 oz.
37 sq.ft. 3 ft. 6 in.
19 sq. ft.
GoLite
 Valhalla 4
4
5 lbs. 15 oz.
5 lbs. 11 oz.
56 sq.ft. 3 ft. 9 in.
19 sq. ft.
Mountain Hardwear
 Spire 2
2
5 lbs. 2oz. (packaged)
4lbs. 9oz.
26 sq.ft (tent) 41 in.
11 sq.ft. + 11 sq.ft.
Atlas Scandium XL™
GoLite
 Xanadu 4
4
5 lbs. 3 oz.
4 lbs. 15 oz.
56 sq.ft. 3 ft. 9 in.
19 sq. ft.
Mountain Hardwear
 EV 2
2
5 lbs 6 oz. (Packaged)
4lbs 14oz.
31 sq.ft (tent) Interior: 41 in.
Exterior 48 in.
0
4 +brow Easton C2 .265
MSR
 Dragontail
2
5 lb. 5 oz.
4 lbs. 6 oz.
60 sq.ft. 42 in.
14 sq.ft.
GoLite
 Shangri-La 6+
6-9
5 lb.9 oz
135 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1 in.
None
Marmot
 Alpinist
2
5 lbs. 12 oz.
5lbs. 5 oz.
30 sq.ft. 42 in.
8 sq.ft.
DAC NSL Dual Diameter Pole (3)
Big Agnes
 String Ridge 2
2
5 lbs. 11 oz.
5 lbs. 0 oz.
31.5 sq.ft. 42 in.
11 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite NSL
Bibler
 Fitzroy
2
6lbs. 1 oz.
6lbs. 1 oz.
38 sq. ft. 40in.
4 Easton Aluminum
Hilleberg
 Kaitum 2
2
6 lbs 3 oz
5 lbs 5 oz.
32.3 sq. ft. 40 in.
13 + 13 sq.ft.
1x305 cm + 2x260 cm
Exped
 Polaris
3
6 lb. 3 oz.(Packaged)
5 lbs. 7 oz.
30 sq. ft. (Tent) + 5.5sq. ft. (Vestibule) 42 in.
5.5
DAC aluminum SL poles: 9 mm
Hilleberg
 Nammatj 2
2
6 lbs 3 oz
5 lbs 5 oz.
30.1 sq.ft. 38 in.
13 sq.ft.
2 aluminum pole
Hilleberg
 Nammatj 2 GT
2
6 lbs 3 oz
5 lbs 5 oz.
30.1 sq.ft. 38 in.
26 sq.ft.
3 aluminum pole
Hilleberg
 Nammatj 3
3
6 lbs 3 oz
5 lbs 5 oz.
36.6 sq.ft. 42 in.
14 sq.ft.
3 aluminum pole
Hilleberg
 Nammatj 3 GT
3
8 lbs 6 oz
7 lbs 4 oz.
36.6 sq.ft. 42 in.
30 sq.ft.
3 10mm aluminum
Sierra Designs
 Asp 3
3
6 lbs. 4 oz.
5 lbs. 12 oz.
45 sq.ft. 42.5 in.
16.5 + 7.5 sq.ft.
4 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6mm / 9.0mm / 8.5mm
Hilleberg
 Allak
2
6 lbs 6 oz
5 lbs 8 oz.
32.3 sq.ft. 42 in.
9.7 + 9.7 sq.ft.
3, 9 mm poles
Hilleberg
 Jannu
2
6lbs 6ozs
6lbs 6ozs
36.6 sq.ft. 40 in.
13 sq.ft.
3 aluminum poles 8.8 mm
GoLite
 Shangri-La 8+
8-12
6 lb.8 oz (Tent, Stakes and Pole)
181 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1 in.
None
Hilleberg
 Kaitum 3
3
6 lbs 10 oz
5 lbs 15 oz.
42 sq. ft. 42 in.
14 + 14 sq.ft.
3 9mm poles
Exped
 Sirius Extreme
1+
6 lb. 11 oz. (Packed)
5 lb. 9 oz. (Tent, Fly and Poles)
35 sq. ft. (Tent) + 32 sq. ft. (Vestibule) 42 in.
Hilleberg
 Nallo 4 GT
4
7 lbs 3 oz
6 lbs 6 oz.
46.3 sq.ft. 46 in.
34.4 sq.ft.
3 aluminum pole
Mountain Hardwear
 EV 3
3
7 lbs 6 oz.
6 lbs 13 oz.
48.5 sq.ft Interior: 41 in.
0
4 Atlas Scandium XL™
Sierra Designs
 Convert 2
2
7 lbs. 10 oz.
4 lbs. 1 oz.
38 sq.ft. 45 in.
8.5 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite NSL
MSR
 Fury HP
2
7 lb. 5 oz.
6 lbs. 4 oz.
36 sq.ft. 45 in.
9 sq.ft.
Marmot
 Swallow 2P
2
7 lbs. 10 oz.
7 lbs. 0 oz.
42 sq. ft. 40 in.
19 sq. ft.
3 DAC FeatherLite 8.84mm
Kelty
 Quartz 2
2
7 lb. 10 oz. (packed)
6 lb. 14 oz. (min)
6 lb. 14 oz.
32 sq.ft. 34 in.
17 sq.ft.+17 sq.ft.
2 DAC Pressfit poles
Hilleberg
 Stalon Combi 2
2
7 lbs 15 oz
7 lbs 15 oz.
29.6sq.ft. 43 in.
17.2 + 17.2 sq.ft.
2 aluminum pole
Hilleberg
 Staika
2
8 lbs 3 oz
7 lbs 4 oz.
34.5 sq.ft. 40 in.
9.7 + 9.7 sq.ft.
3 aluminum pole 10 mm
Marmot
 Thor 2P
2
8 lbs. 6 oz.
7 lbs. 10 oz.
38 sq.ft. 43 in.
10 sq.ft.
6 DAC Featherlight SL 9.0mm
MSR
 Asgard HP
2
8 lb. 8 oz. (Packaged)
7 lbs. 6 oz.
33 sq.ft. 42 in.
12 sq.ft.
Big Agnes
 Royal Flush 3
3
8 lbs. 5 oz.
7 lbs. 7 oz.
46.5 sq.ft. 45 in.
17 sq.ft.
DAC Featherlite NSL
The North Face
 Mountain 25
2
8 lbs. 9 oz.
7 lbs. 12 oz.
30 sq. ft. 39 in.
7 + 4 sq. ft.
5 DAC Featherlite™ NSL aluminum poles
Kelty
 Radiant 2
2
8 lb. 10 oz. (packed)
7 lb. 13 oz. (min)
7 lb. 13 oz.
35 sq.ft. 42 in.
13 sq.ft. + 13 sq.ft.
Three 12mm DAC DA17 poles
Sierra Designs
 Alpha 3
3
8 lbs. 15 oz.
7 lbs. 7 oz. (3 Season) 8 lbs. 4 oz. (4 Season)
46 sq.ft. 45 in.
17 sq.ft.
3 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6/9.0mm
Hilleberg
 Tarra
2
8 lbs. 13 oz.
7 lbs 12 ozs
30.1 sq.ft. 42 in.
14+14 sq ft.
4 aluminum poles 10 mm
Big Agnes
 Pine Island 4
4
9 lbs. 6 oz.
7 lbs. 11 oz.
62.5 sq.ft. 51 in.
33 sq.ft.
Lightweight 7001 Aluminum
Hilleberg
 Stalon Combi 4
3
9 lbs 15 oz
9 lbs 15 oz.
47.4 sq.ft. 43 in.
17.2 + 17.2 sq.ft.
3 aluminum pole
Bibler
 Bombshelter
4
9 lbs. 12 oz. (packaged)
8 lbs. 13 oz.
50 sq.ft. 44 in.
20 sq. ft.
Easton anodized aluminum poles
Mountain Hardwear
 Trango 2
2

10 lbs. 1oz. (packaged)
9lbs. 2oz.
40.5 sq.ft (tent) 41in.
11 sq.ft. (vest.) + 5 sq.ft.
4 Easton 7075 E9 + Brow pole
Hilleberg
 Saivo
3
10lbs 13ozs (Packaged)
9lbs 4ozs (Minimum)
9lbs 4ozs
44.1 sq.ft. 41 in.
14+13 sq ft.
5 aluminum poles 8.6 mm
Marmot
 Thor 3P
3
10 lbs. 4 oz.
9 lbs. 10 oz.
47 sq.ft. 45 in.
12 sq.ft.
6 DAC Featherlight SL 9.0mm
Sierra Designs
 Stretch Dome (Fall 2007)
3
10 lbs. 5 oz. (Packed)
8 lbs. 15 oz.
47 sq.ft. 48 in.
9 + 4 sq.ft.
5 DAC Featherlite 9.35 mm
The North Face
 VE-25
3
10 lbs. 11 oz.
9 lbs. 12 oz.
48 sq. ft. 48 in.
10 + 5 sq. ft.
DAC Featherlite SL Aluminum
Kelty
 Quartz 4
4
11 lb. 2 oz. (packed)
9 lb. 14 oz. (min)
9 lb. 14 oz.
54 sq.ft. 52 in.
27 sq.ft.+27 sq.ft.
2 DAC Pressfit poles
Kelty
 Orb 2
2
11 lb. 8 oz. (packed)
9 lb. 14 oz. (min)
9 lb. 14 oz.
36 sq.ft. 38 in.
23 sq.ft.+23 sq.ft.
5 DAC Pressfit poles
Sierra Designs
 Stretch Tiros 2
2
11 lbs. 6 oz.
8 lbs. 13 oz.
38 sq.ft. 46 in.
11.5 + 4 sq.ft.
4+1 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6 mm
Sierra Designs
 Stretch Dome 3
3
11 lbs. 9 oz.
8 lbs. 15 oz.
47 sq.ft. 48 in.
9 + 4 sq.ft.
5 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6 mm
Mountain Hardwear
 Trango 3.1
3
11lbs 10oz. (packaged)
10lbs. 12oz.
48 sq.ft (tent) 48in.
18sq.ft. (vest.) + 5 sq.ft.
4 Easton 7075 E9 + Brow pole
Kelty
 Radiant 3
3
12 lb. 6 oz. (packed)
11 lb. 13 oz. (min)
11 lb. 13 oz.
53 sq.ft. 59 in.
23 sq.ft. + 23 sq.ft.
Three DAC Pressfit poles
Kelty
 Orb 3
3
12 lb. 8 oz. (packed)
11 lb. 8 oz. (min)
11 lb. 8 oz.
44 sq.ft. 48 in.
29 sq.ft.+29 sq.ft.
5 DAC Pressfit poles
Mountain Hardwear
 Trango 4
4
13lbs 5 oz. (packaged)
11 lbs. 9 oz.
65 sq.ft (tent) 50.5in.
18sq.ft. (vest.) + 6 sq.ft.
4 Easton 7075 E9 + Brow pole
Sierra Designs
 Stretch Prelude 4
4
13 lbs. 6 oz.
6 lbs. 13 oz.
59 sq.ft. 51 in.
16 + 4 sq.ft.
5 DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6mm
MSR
 Stormking HP
5
14 lb. 3 oz.
13 lbs. 12oz.
64 sq.ft. 64 in.
26 sq.ft.
Mountain Hardwear
 Double Wall Satellite
4
16lbs. 12oz.
16lbs. 12oz.
162 sq.ft 61in.
8 Atlas Scandium XL
Marmot
 Lair
8
26 lbs. 0 oz.
24 lbs. 0 oz.
165 sq.ft. 96 in.
12 sq.ft.
8 DAC Featherlight SL 9.0mm
Sierra Designs
 Mothership 8
8
43 lbs. 8 oz.
31 lbs. 6 oz.
130 sq.ft. 84 in.
27 sq.ft.
17 DAC, Varied Diameters
Mountain Hardwear
 Space Station
15
50lbs. 15oz.
46lbs. 2oz.
304 sq.ft 122in.
15 Easton 7075 E9