Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Unbound 2 takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Free Duo has its own case.
| Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2 | Zpacks Free Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 84✓ | 78 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 22.0 oz✓ | 30.1 oz |
| Floor area | 28 sq ft✓ | 26.3 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 20.4 /lb✓ | 14.0 /lb |
| Peak height | 48 in✓ | 42 in |
| Doors | 2 | 4✓ |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $795✓ | $849 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Unbound 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.
The Hyperlite Unbound 2 and Zpacks Free Duo take different routes to the same job. The Unbound 2 wins on low weight and floor space, and the Free Duo pushes back on doors.
The Unbound 2 is 8 oz lighter, more floor area (28 vs 26.3 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Free Duo is more doors (4 vs 2). On the default GearScore the Unbound 2 leads 84 to 78.
Pick the Unbound 2 if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Free Duo if doors matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Hyperlite Unbound 2. It is 8 oz lighter than the Free Duo.
The Hyperlite Unbound 2. It is more floor area (28 vs 26.3 sq ft) than the Free Duo.
The Hyperlite Unbound 2, 84 to 78 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Unbound 2 for low weight, or the Free Duo for doors. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.