Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The Tiger Wall UL2 leans on low weight while the 2Lite answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 | SlingFin 2Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 77✓ | 75 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 35.0 oz✓ | 42.0 oz |
| Floor area | 28 sq ft | 28.4 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 12.8 /lb✓ | 10.8 /lb |
| Peak height | 39 in | 41 in✓ |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $500 | $475✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Tiger Wall UL2 in blue, 2Lite in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 against the SlingFin 2Lite is a study in priorities. The Tiger Wall UL2 wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the 2Lite pushes back on floor space and headroom.
The Tiger Wall UL2 is 7 oz lighter and better space-to-weight. The 2Lite is more floor area (28.5 vs 28 sq ft), taller (41 vs 39 in peak), and $25 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Tiger Wall UL2 leads 77 to 75.
Pick the Tiger Wall UL2 if you care most about low weight and space-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the 2Lite if floor space and headroom matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2. It is 7 oz lighter than the 2Lite.
The SlingFin 2Lite. It is more floor area (28.5 vs 28 sq ft) than the Tiger Wall UL2.
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2, 77 to 75 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Tiger Wall UL2 for low weight, or the 2Lite for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.