A close look at two tents buyers cross-shop. They score within a hair of each other, so it comes down to the details below.
| Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 2 | Zpacks Free Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 78✓ | 78 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 34.0 oz | 30.1 oz✓ |
| Floor area | 28.4 sq ft✓ | 26.3 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 13.4 /lb | 14.0 /lb✓ |
| Peak height | 42 in | 42 in |
| Doors | 2 | 4✓ |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $950 | $849✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: CrossPeak 2 in blue, Free Duo 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.
Put the Hyperlite CrossPeak 2 next to the Zpacks Free Duo and the trade-offs are clear. They are close enough that this really is about which handful of specs you weight most.
The CrossPeak 2 is more floor area (28.4 vs 26.3 sq ft). The Free Duo is 4 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and more doors (4 vs 2). Their GearScores land within a couple of points (78 vs 78), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the CrossPeak 2 if you care most about floor space, which makes it the better call for comfort and room to move. Pick the Free Duo if low weight and space-to-weight matter more to you, or you are focused on counting grams on long miles.
The Hyperlite CrossPeak 2. It is more floor area (28.4 vs 26.3 sq ft) than the Free Duo.
The Zpacks Free Duo. It is 4 oz lighter than the CrossPeak 2.
They are nearly tied at 78 and 78 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the CrossPeak 2 for floor space, or the Free Duo for low weight. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.