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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent
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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent

Item # 779612

$299.95

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The Big Agnes Fly Creek is a freestanding ultralight tent for 1 that weighs in at only 30 oz! You get a shelter with full-on bug protection at a weight comparable to many tarp shelters.

  • Single hub pole assembly and plastic pole clips ensure a hassle-free setup; fabric loops along the ridge pole decrease weight
  • Lightweight and strong DAC® pole system with press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs uses an anodization process without harsh acids
  • Rainfly and seamless floor are made of high-tenacity ripstop nylon and are both polyurethane- and silicone-coated for waterproof durability
  • Walls are constructed of woven nylon mesh, providing excellent ventilation and 360° views
  • All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape
  • Reflective guyout and reflective webbing on tent corners increase visibility at night
  • Includes a mesh pocket for storage and superlight aluminum stakes
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeFreestanding tent
Sleeping capacity1
Fly / footprint pitch weight22 ounces
Average minimum weight30 ounces
Average packaged weight2 lbs. 3 oz.
Average weight - metric0.99 kilograms
Floor dimensions86 x 42 inches
Floor dimensions - metric218 x 107 centimeters
Floor area22 square feet
Vestibule area5 square feet
Peak height38 inches
Peak height - metric97 centimeters
Doors1
Canopy fabricNylon/mesh
Floor fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Rainfly fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Number of poles1 hub assembly
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
Pole diameter8.5 millimeters
Packed size5.5 x 16 inches

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent
 
3.3

(based on 4 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (4)

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    May

    21

    2009

    (7 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    BA missed on this one.

    By Robert_W

    from Northwest Montana

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Collects Condensation
    • Difficult To Setup
    • Poor Fly Design
    • Too Cramped

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking
    • Summer Weather

    Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent:

    I'm an outfitter in MT and have spent many nights in the wilderness. Needed to find a new solo tent for the high country. Used this tent one night and that was enough. Super light weight and extremely thin but seemingly tough enough material. Seems and stitching seem sound. Other than that I found it to be a poor design. Had a storm blow in and drop the snow level to my elevation and it rained, sleeted and blew all night. Temps about 35 degrees F.

    It is not free standing and I found it impossible, either setting it up at home in good weather or especially after 8 miles and 4000 or so vertical feet in the cold, to guy wire it out correctly. Even with all the stakes.

    Though the specs read that it should be able to fit the Big Agnes Park long series bags, it does not. There is no way to fit one and not have your feet rub against the lower end, which inevitably led to the lower end of my bag picking up a lot of moisture from the walls. I find it hard to believe that any normal sized human in any bag could not end up rubbing the walls. This thing is REAL small inside. I'm 6'1" and 225 lbs. Forget about sitting up.

    Cold air also blows in on your head as there is no wall by your head, just mesh. Then every time you need get in and out of the fly water pours in all over your head as there is no way to open it up without that occurring because of the angle of the tiny vestibule. No way I was fitting my Gregory Baltoro 70 Lg, 4638 cu/inches in it either. Just enough room for shoes and maybe a very small pack and water bottle.

    I like Big Agnes products, but this one missed the boat. I'll be getting a Copper Spur UL2 instead. Same material but big enough not to rub against. And room to store my pack. I'm willing to give up a bit of weight for comfort. The Fly Creek is maybe a fair weather small person no rain tent at best.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    4

    2009

    (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I like it!

    By Want to be Outside

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent:

      I used this tent on a five day backpacking trip in Yosemite. We had very good weather so I can't comment about performance in rain or wind. Although I did test it out in the backyard by having my husband spray it heavily with the hose for several minutes and it didn't leak.
      We did have couple of nights where there was a lot of condensation on the rainfly when I got up, but none made it in to the tent.
      This tent is VERY easy to set up.
      I am 5'7" and had plenty of room inside for my pad and bag as well as extra clothing and other items. I would say anyone up to 6' can fit in this tent, but anyone taller than 5'8" will probably find that your head will hit the top when sitting up inside.
      The vestibule is pretty small, big enough for boots and other smaller items, but not big enough for a pack in my opinion because you would then not have room to get in and out.
      Yes the front entry is not as convenient as a side entry tent, but I feel the light weight makes up for that as a trade off.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      30

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Only a fair weather tent

      By Tom Mallory

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Collects Condensation
      • Too Cramped

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent:

      Pros: Incredibly light weight and easy to set up. Surprisingly roomy in width on the floor but you need to get used to limited head room.

      Cons: Excessive condensation build up which will leak a little bit into the tent. Little ventilation so it becomes too hot for south eastern summer nights. Additionally, if it's raining while you exit the tent, the tent will get wet inside. Lastly, while the width of the tent is roomy, the length is not due to the slanted roof angle. It is too short for anyone over 6'0" since your feet and head will hit the tent's roof.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      22

      2009

      (1 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Overpriced?

      By Wheezer

      from Cary, NC

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 Tent:

      At the price Big Agnes charges for this tent, it should come with lighter carbon fiber poles.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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