Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs MSR FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 if every ounce counts — 23.0 oz against 25.6 oz.
• Choose the MSR FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent if value per ounce carried decides it ($17.18/oz against $23.91/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 lighter than the MSR FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent?

String Ridge VST 1.5 is the lighter of the two by 74 g (2.6 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 or the MSR FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent?

FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent lists for $110.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 or the MSR FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent?

Per ounce carried, FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent costs less: $17.18/oz against $23.91/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

String Ridge VST 1.5

The String Ridge VST 2. 5 gives you the best of both worlds: weight stats you can only get with a trekking pole shelter, combined with a stable, reliable design. Shop today at Big Agnes!

FreeLite™ 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The ultralight 1 person FreeLite is a semi-freestanding backpacking tent for solo backpackers who want to shed weight without compromising on space or features.