Hyperlite Mountain Gear Essential Umbrella vs Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella

The two weigh within 1 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.

Lotus UL Umbrella lists for $9.05 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Lotus UL Umbrella costs less: $7.38/oz against $8.67/oz.

Where to buy

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

Essential Umbrella

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Lotus UL Umbrella

Zpacks

Weight
6.8 oz
6.8 oz
MSRP
$59.00
$49.95
Price per ounce
$8.67/oz
$7.38/oz
Retailers
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Which one to choose

  • Choose the Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella if value per ounce carried decides it ($7.38/oz against $8.67/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Essential Umbrella lighter than the Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella?
The two weigh within 1 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.
Which has the lower list price, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Essential Umbrella or the Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella?
Lotus UL Umbrella lists for $9.05 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Essential Umbrella or the Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella?
Per ounce carried, Lotus UL Umbrella costs less: $7.38/oz against $8.67/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Essential Umbrella

The Essential Backpacking Umbrella is your superlight, durable shield against the elements. Whether you're battling relentless sun or sudden downpours, this high-performance canopy delivers critical protection, keeping you cool under scorching rays and dry in chilling rain.

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Lotus UL Umbrella

Zpacks Offers the Best Lightweight Backpacking Gear: The Zpacks Lotus Ultralight Umbrella is the worlds lightest backpacking umbrella. These are popular for desert hiking when you need good sun protection and it doubles as minimalist rain gear. The perfect umbrella for the long distance backpacker.

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