Compare Saga and Vista dimensions and weight scope, then choose Saga 1.5P or 2P, 20D or 30D, and standard or zippered-groundsheet versions.
Best for
Buyers prioritising stated room dimensions or choosing a Saga groundsheet system before ordering.
Not ideal for
A sub-2 kg Saga target, or buying the standard version with the expectation of a later zipper retrofit.
Saga and Vista are not interchangeable “roomy two-person” tents. Saga lists an X-cross main-pole structure and two inner sizes. Vista lists a taller 230 × 120 × 120 cm inner and a different support arrangement, whose complete main-support requirements should be confirmed with the seller. Compare dimensions and system contents before comparing grams.
Room and carrying weight
Saga's 1.5P inner is 235 × 110 × 102 cm; its 2P inner is 240 × 130 × 105 cm. Vista's stated 120 cm inner height is greater, but its 120 cm width is narrower than Saga 2P. Two 64 cm pads total 128 cm, so Vista fails that simple width screen. A taller roof does not compensate for a floor that is too narrow for your mats.
Vista lists fly plus inner at 1480 g in 20D and 1530 g in 30D, with a 108 g pole and 160 g pegs listed separately. These sum to 1748 / 1798 g, before any unlisted required support or accessories and a separately sold groundsheet. Do not label the 1480 g value “complete packed weight.”
Saga's eight stated weight configurations
| Fly / inner | Standard, no groundsheet | Zippered, with groundsheet |
|---|---|---|
| 20D / 1.5P | 2520 g | 2965 g |
| 20D / 2P | 2560 g | 3005 g |
| 30D / 1.5P | 2570 g | 3015 g |
| 30D / 2P | 2610 g | 3055 g |
Within these published configurations, choosing 30D adds 50 g and choosing the 2P inner adds 40 g. Selecting the zippered version adds 445 g relative to the corresponding standard weight, because the inclusion scope also changes. A standard groundsheet is separately listed at about 260 g; do not confuse that with the 380 g zippered groundsheet.
The groundsheet decision comes first
The retailer explicitly says the standard Saga is incompatible with the zippered full-size groundsheet and that a zipper retrofit is not offered. If that connection is important, choose the compatible tent version initially. The relevant zipper is the groundsheet connection: the wording “standard without zipper” should not be read as “the tent has no door zippers.”
Both fly fabric options list double-sided silicone-coated nylon and 5000 mm hydrostatic head. Saga's main poles are specified as DAC NSL 10.25 mm with a 9.0 mm ridge pole. Those dimensions explain a construction choice but do not establish an independently verified wind speed or snow load. The page mentions wind-tunnel work without publishing a usable numeric limit in the material reviewed.
What to confirm before choosing Vista
The Vista table identifies a 9.0 mm DAC NSL pole and its weight, but does not fully enumerate the main supports, their inclusion or required lengths. Its description and images should be checked against the supplied kit. Brown/grey are described as 20D and blue/green as 30D; verify how the selector's “Khaki” label maps to that description.
Choose a shortlist based on your mat widths, sitting needs, support preferences and complete load. Then use the support checklist and sealing guide to complete the order details. No numeric storm-performance winner can be derived from this comparison.
FAQ: Questions you might ask
Can I add the zippered Saga groundsheet later?
Not to the standard version according to the retailer. It states that the standard fly is incompatible and a zipper retrofit is not offered.
How much heavier is Saga 30D than 20D?
The published table adds 50 g for matching inner size and groundsheet version.
Is Saga 1.5P the same size as the 2P?
No. The listed inners are 235 × 110 × 102 cm and 240 × 130 × 105 cm respectively.
Is Vista a complete 1480 g tent?
1480 g is its 20D fly-plus-inner figure. The table separately lists a pole and pegs; confirm all main supports and other kit contents before assigning a packed weight.
Sources and evidence
Product facts are seller-stated, approximate and configuration-dependent. Calculated totals are labelled. Availability and supplied contents must be checked for the selected variant. Sources accessed 2026-09-21; source links require a connection.