Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The Duo takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Cloudburst 3 has its own case.
| LightHeart Gear Duo | Tarptent Cloudburst 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 78✓ | 74 |
| Capacity | 2 | 3 |
| Packed weight | 36.0 oz✓ | 45.8 oz |
| Floor area | 38.2 sq ft✓ | 36.1 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 17.0 /lb✓ | 12.6 /lb |
| Peak height | 45 in✓ | 40 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $340✓ | $399 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Duo in blue, Cloudburst 3 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 LightHeart Gear Duo against the Tarptent Cloudburst 3 is a study in priorities. The Duo wins on low weight and floor space, and the Cloudburst 3 pushes back on value.
The Duo is 10 oz lighter, more floor area (38.2 vs 36.1 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Duo leads 78 to 74.
Pick the Duo if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Cloudburst 3 if you would rather save the difference.
The LightHeart Gear Duo. It is 10 oz lighter than the Cloudburst 3.
The LightHeart Gear Duo. It is more floor area (38.2 vs 36.1 sq ft) than the Cloudburst 3.
The LightHeart Gear Duo, 78 to 74 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Duo for low weight, or the Cloudburst 3 for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.