Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The The Two leans on low weight while the Haven Tarp+NetTent answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Gossamer Gear The Two | Six Moon Designs Haven Tarp+NetTent | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 80✓ | 78 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 28.1 oz✓ | 34.0 oz |
| Floor area | 26 sq ft | 27 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 14.8 /lb✓ | 12.7 /lb |
| Peak height | 49 in✓ | 45 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $375 | $375 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: The Two in blue, Haven Tarp+NetTent 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 Gossamer Gear The Two against the Six Moon Designs Haven Tarp+NetTent is a study in priorities. The The Two wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the Haven Tarp+NetTent pushes back on floor space.
The The Two is 6 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and taller (49 vs 45 in peak). The Haven Tarp+NetTent is more floor area (27 vs 26 sq ft). On the default GearScore the The Two leads 80 to 78.
Pick the The Two 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 Haven Tarp+NetTent if floor space matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Gossamer Gear The Two. It is 6 oz lighter than the Haven Tarp+NetTent.
The Six Moon Designs Haven Tarp+NetTent. It is more floor area (27 vs 26 sq ft) than the The Two.
The Gossamer Gear The Two, 80 to 78 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the The Two for low weight, or the Haven Tarp+NetTent for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.