Originally Posted By DJ2
If I'm interpreting the specs correctly for these two tents I think the weights for tent, poles and fly are as follows:

Laser Photon Elite = 660 grams or 24 ounces
Scarp 1 = 1250 grams or 44 ounces

There is a significant difference between the two in weight, even though they are similar in configuration.


The Photon is substantially smaller than the Scarp 1 and other than a transverse arch the two shelters are NOT similar in configuration. A much better comparison would be the Photon and Moment. The Moment is something like 5 ounces heavier but has much more headroom, a much larger floor, a much larger vestibule, sets up with two stakes (and can be free-standing with crossing pole), and is substantially less expensive.

-H