Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Flash Air 2 takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the 2Lite has its own case.
| REI Co-op Flash Air 2 | SlingFin 2Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 78✓ | 75 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 38.5 oz✓ | 42.0 oz |
| Floor area | 28.7 sq ft✓ | 28.4 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 11.9 /lb✓ | 10.8 /lb |
| Peak height | 46.9 in✓ | 41 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 1 | 2✓ |
| Price | $429✓ | $475 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Flash Air 2 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 REI Co-op Flash Air 2 and SlingFin 2Lite take different routes to the same job. The Flash Air 2 wins on low weight and floor space, and the 2Lite pushes back on vestibule storage.
The Flash Air 2 is 4 oz lighter, more floor area (28.7 vs 28.5 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The 2Lite is more vestibules (2 vs 1). On the default GearScore the Flash Air 2 leads 78 to 75.
Pick the Flash Air 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 2Lite if vestibule storage matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The REI Co-op Flash Air 2. It is 4 oz lighter than the 2Lite.
The REI Co-op Flash Air 2. It is more floor area (28.7 vs 28.5 sq ft) than the 2Lite.
The REI Co-op Flash Air 2, 78 to 75 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Flash Air 2 for low weight, or the 2Lite for vestibule storage. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.