Today we are looking at two more 2 person budget backpacking tents – the Featherstone Granite and the Featherstone Peridot. There are subtle differences between the two, so we thought we’d do a quick Featherstone Granite vs Peridot spec comparison to help you choose between them. Let’s dive straight in:
Featherstone Granite vs Peridot – spec comparison
Featherstone Granite 2 person backpacking tent | Featherstone Peridot 2 person backpacking tent | |
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Seasons | 3 | 3 |
Dimensions: Featherstone don’t specify outer and inner dimensions. Instead the dimensions for the floor and the peak height are given. We are presuming the floor dimensions are for the inner floor and that the peak height is the height of the outer. | Floor: L 213cm x W 130cm / L 84” x W 51” | Floor: L 213cm x W 130cm / L 84” x W 51” |
Weight | 2.72kg / 6lbs | 2.72kg / 6lbs |
Fabric | Outer: 75D ripstop polyester PU | Outer: 75D ripstop polyester PU |
Waterproof | Outer: 3000mm HH | Outer: 3000mm HH |
Poles | 7001 aluminum | 7001 aluminum |
Pack size | 41cm x 10cm / 16” x 4” | 41cm x 10cm / 16” x 4” |
Price | For best price, see live price checker below | For best price, see live price checker below |
Featherstone Granite vs Peridot – Best Price
Featherstone Granite vs Peridot – key differences
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Featherstone Granite vs Peridot – summary
So there you have it – a Featherstone Granite vs Peridot comparison. At this point you may be thinking… “Er, have I missed something? … what’s the difference?”. Well the tents, from a spec point of view are pretty much identical according to Featherstone.
The differences then? There are a couple worth mentioning. The Peridot is a grey/green colour and the Granite is a grey/orange colour. The other main difference is the inner – the Peridot has an inner that has fabric part way up the walls, whereas the Granite is all mesh above the bathtub floor. This means that the Peridot will be ever so slightly warmer as the extra fabric on the inner will keep drafts off you a bit more than the Granite. How these two tents weigh the same identical weight is therefore a bit suspect, but there you go.
If having a tent that can keep drafts off you whilst you are sleeping is important, then the Peridot is probably the one to go for. If, however, you’re more interested in maximising ventilation (by having the most mesh), then the Granite is probably the best tent for you. It all depends on your planned usage for the tent.
One point we would make is that these tents are not really UL (ultralight). 2.72kg / 6lbs is not exactly ultralight. Of course, it’s open to debate what is classed as ultralight, but we would say that neither the Featherstone Granite nor the Peridot fit into this bracket.
For budget backpacking tents, the Featherstone Granite and the Featherstone Peridot are two well reviewed tents and we have featured them in our budget 2 person wild-camping tents article. If you’re in the market for a 2 person budget backpacking tent, and don’t mind the weight, then they are certainly worth checking out. Hopefully, you’ve found this Featherstone Granite vs Peridot useful.
