Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Pivot Solo takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Aeon Li has its own case.
| Zpacks Pivot Solo | Tarptent Aeon Li | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 84✓ | 80 |
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Packed weight | 13.4 oz✓ | 16.9 oz |
| Floor area | 21 sq ft✓ | 18.3 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 25.1 /lb✓ | 17.4 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 47 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 1 | 1 |
| Price | $649 | $649 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Pivot Solo in blue, Aeon Li 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 Solo and Tarptent Aeon Li take different routes to the same job. The Pivot Solo wins on low weight and floor space, and the Aeon Li pushes back on value.
The Pivot Solo is 3 oz lighter, more floor area (21 vs 18.3 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Pivot Solo leads 84 to 80.
Pick the Pivot Solo if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Aeon Li if you would rather save the difference.
The Zpacks Pivot Solo. It is 3 oz lighter than the Aeon Li.
The Zpacks Pivot Solo. It is more floor area (21 vs 18.3 sq ft) than the Aeon Li.
The Zpacks Pivot Solo, 84 to 80 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Pivot Solo for low weight, or the Aeon Li for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.