Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Pivot Trio takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the CrossPeak 2 has its own case.
| Zpacks Pivot Trio | Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 85✓ | 78 |
| Capacity | 3 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 23.3 oz✓ | 34.0 oz |
| Floor area | 38.4 sq ft✓ | 28.4 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 26.4 /lb✓ | 13.4 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 42 in |
| Doors | 4✓ | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $949✓ | $950 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Pivot Trio in blue, CrossPeak 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 Trio and Hyperlite CrossPeak 2 take different routes to the same job. The Pivot Trio wins on low weight and floor space, and the CrossPeak 2 pushes back on value.
The Pivot Trio is 11 oz lighter, more floor area (38.4 vs 28.4 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Pivot Trio leads 85 to 78.
Pick the Pivot Trio if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the CrossPeak 2 if you would rather save the difference.
The Zpacks Pivot Trio. It is 11 oz lighter than the CrossPeak 2.
The Zpacks Pivot Trio. It is more floor area (38.4 vs 28.4 sq ft) than the CrossPeak 2.
The Zpacks Pivot Trio, 85 to 78 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Pivot Trio for low weight, or the CrossPeak 2 for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.