Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Pivot Duo takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Unbound 2 has its own case.
| Zpacks Pivot Duo | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 86✓ | 84 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 19.4 oz✓ | 22.0 oz |
| Floor area | 29.2 sq ft✓ | 28 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 24.1 /lb✓ | 20.4 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 48 in |
| Doors | 4✓ | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $849 | $795✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Pivot Duo in blue, Unbound 2 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 Zpacks Pivot Duo and Hyperlite Unbound 2 take different routes to the same job. The Pivot Duo wins on low weight and floor space, and the Unbound 2 pushes back on price.
The Pivot Duo is 3 oz lighter, more floor area (29.2 vs 28 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Unbound 2 is $54 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Pivot Duo leads 86 to 84.
Pick the Pivot 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 Unbound 2 if price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The Zpacks Pivot Duo. It is 3 oz lighter than the Unbound 2.
The Zpacks Pivot Duo. It is more floor area (29.2 vs 28 sq ft) than the Unbound 2.
The Zpacks Pivot Duo, 86 to 84 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Pivot Duo for low weight, or the Unbound 2 for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.