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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent

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The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 is an ultralight, 3-season tent for 2 that weighs in at a scant 2 lbs. 2 oz. You get full-on bug protection at a weight that one person can easily carry alone.

Backpacker 2010 Editors’ Choice Award winner: “At barely more than 2 lbs., Fly Creek stomps on bivy-sack turf when it comes to weight and bulk!”
Further, Backpacker editors said, “What’s remarkable is Fly Creek’s livability-per-ounce; it’s merely compact, not coffin tight!”
Fly Creek UL2 offers 2 campers a compact, yet completely comfortable living space
Weight savings of this 3-season, freestanding tent comes via the latest in ultralight fabric and materials; single hub pole assembly also saves weight and is easy to set up
TH72M aluminum poles are the latest advancement in lightweight tent poles; plus, they feature improved durability
DAC Twist clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up
Rainfly and seamless floor are made of high-tenacity ripstop nylon and are polyurethane- and silicone-coated for waterproof durability
Lightweight and strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles with press-fit connectors and a lightweight hub use an anodization process with fewer chemicals than other processes
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 3 pockets and gear loft loops for storage
11 superlight aluminum stakes and stuff sacks included
For a lightweight setup during nice weather, leave tent body behind; use the rainfly and footprint (sold separately) with the poles and stakes
Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent

4.4

(based on 82 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (81)
Easy to set up (76)
Waterproof (55)
Fly works well (53)
Durable (45)

Cons

Too cramped (19)
Condensation (13)
Flimsy construction (5)
Poor fly design (5)
Collapses in wind (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (77)
Mountaineering (13)
Climbing (12)
Car camping (8)
Backyard (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (46), Casual/ recreational (29), Environmentalist (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (50), Comfort driven (22)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (65), Yes (3)

Reviewed by 82 customers

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Apr

2013

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love it

By tharv99

from Montgomery, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Collapses in Wind

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping
Climbing

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

Super lightweright. Love it!!! If in heavy wind probably want hold up. Hope to never find that one out though.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Great Tent... so far

By JDL

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Tight for two

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

It's early... I've been camping with this tent only once, but it is very good in all aspects that can be judged so far. Separate cover for backpacks will be required as the vestibule is good for shoes and perhaps small packs at most. I'm using Tyvek for that. Weight is unbelievable, and ease of set-up is great.

I'm using it for one person now, but it will be ok for me - 5'8" - and son. Would be tight for two adults.

My only reticence is long-term durability as the material is exceptionally thin. Will have to get back to you on that....

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Apr

2013

4.0

Easy, light, head space tight.

By She Rides

from Portland, Oregon

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Too Cramped

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping
Climbing
Mountaineering

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

I took this tent along with me on a solo bicycle tour. It was easy to set up and I stayed dry on the misty oregon/california coast. It packs up really nice. I only had 2 panniers and this would fit along with my sleeping bag and more.
The only cons I had:
-Head space is small, when sat up my head would hit the tent.
-My Big Agnus sleeping bag has a sleeping pad insert through the head of the bag, in order to do this each night I would have to pull the bag out, slide the pad in and then put the bag inside the tent because it was on the reverse side. So if it was raining I would get a little damp.
If you don't have an insert bag this would work well.

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Nov

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Ultralight backpackers rejoice!

By Mikael

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Collapses in Wind
Flimsy Construction

Best Uses

Backpacking
Ultralight backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

First things first, it's incredibly light. If you want to get into ultralight backpacking but not quite ready to ditch your tent for a tarp setup, this is an excellent compromise. You'll have to pick up the packed tent in the store to understand how small and light this thing is.

It is a bit cramped for a two person tent but that is the sort of sacrifice you make for the weight. I've found it's perfect for solo trips or if you're camping with your significant other but otherwise it's probably too small.

During a recent backpacking trip in 30kt winds, the tent fly flapped quite violently, even though the tent was tautly staked out with all guy lines and all 11 stakes.

I can't speak to it's water repelling abilities as I have not used it in the rain.

As for durability, it's hard to imagine this tent holding up to a whole lot of abuse. However, if you tend to baby your equipment like I do, you shouldn't have any problems; just don't let your friend who's going camping for the first time borrow it.

The DAC Featherlite pole and the lightweight aluminum stakes are unbelievably light and very impressive.

The reflective guy out lines are such a good idea and work well at deterring folks from tripping over them and taking out your tent. It also makes the whole setup look very cool when pointing your headlamp at it in the dark.

You'll definitely want to get the Big Agnes ground sheet that they sell for it or get an appropriately sized ground sheet of your own choosing as the tent floor material is fairly thin.

This is a very impressive tent for a backpacker who is careful with their equipment and wants to lighten their load by a significant amount. I wouldn't recommend this tent if you are going somewhere extremely windy but otherwise it should hold up great!

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Oct

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great for backpacking

By jc backpack

from ohio and florida

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Poor Fly Design
Too Cramped

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

just used it to traverse the grand canyon and before that on the beach in the everglades. Easy to set up but fly blows off in the wind. A little tight for two people

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Oct

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Decent light weight tent

By JosephJacobWhite

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Collects Condensation

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

I packed this up to the backcountry Summerland in Rainier National Forest not long ago. Weather was in the 50s F. There was a breeze but no strong wind and we were in a sheltered spot anyways.

Setup is pretty straight forward. Guying out all the lines is a bit annoying but doable.

Ventilation could have been a bit better as there was a decent amount of condensation in the morning, but none of it actually dripped inside the tent body.

For space, its cozy with two average sized people, but not cramped. There was still room at our feet for clothes and some of our other gear.
The small-ish vestibule in front of the door was adequate for storing boots and a small amount of other gear for the night as well.
For a single hiker this would be a luxurious amount of space.

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Oct

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Tent for 2

By Matt123455

from Cypress, TX

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Snowproof
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

My wife and I took this tent backpacking in Colorado last weekend. We pitched it on about 5-6 inches of fresh snow and woke up in the morning with another 6 inches around us. Our tent stood with no problems all night. It kept out the snow and did not have any condensation. My brother, who was in another tent, had to get out in the middle of the night because his had collapsed on one side due to a snow drift.
As far as the size, we both fit with all out gear. We left our shoes under the rain fly. It was cozy but then again we were only there to sleep. For reference, I'm 5'7 and my wife is 5'4" It probably wouldn't work as well with the gear inside had we both been my height. We had to put the packs at my wife's feet.

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Oct

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect backpacking tent

By tyybo

from Williston ND

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Climbing

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

I have brought this backpacking a couple of times. The tent is tiny and extremely light. I got caught in a 6 hour rain storm with wind and stayed totally dry. Their are a lot of anchor points on the fly to get everything tied down well and tight. The only complaint I have is the zipper is not very sturdy. I had to bring back one tent due to the zipper separating from the tent. The tent isn't the most comfortable thing ever but its 2 lbs, what can you expect?

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Oct

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

2 Person Tent - Weight of 1 Person Tent

By NM Hiker

from Albuquerque

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Weight Of 1 Person Tent
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Climbing
Mountaineering

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

I did lots of research before buying this tent and I couldn't be happier. I am an ultralight luxury backpacker and was looking for a two person tent with the weight of a one person tent and this is it! It gives you space inside for all your gear, dog etc… and if you really needed to use it for two people you could. It has a very nice little vestibule in the front to put dirty books or extra gear to keep it out of the rain. It rolls up in a very small package and takes up very little room in a backpack. It is very rain worthy. I was in a very large rain and hail storm and not a drop came in the tent. It has nice pockets inside for gear and you can buy a roof loft for more. It is very easy to set up and being freestanding you can move it around to get just the right spot. This tent is very well thought out.

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Oct

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good, but not perfect

By Holmey

from Hood River, OR

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Collects Condensation
Difficult To Set Up

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent:

This is a great tent for the solo backpacker. Two adults will not fit in it, except if you're using the rainfly and ground cloth only. There is a lot of room between the inner tent and the fly. This is not a free-standing tent and must be staked out. It takes a while to get the lines and stakes set. The inner walls always seem to hang in too far. That said, once you do get it set up its very comfortable and water proof for one person. Very light and compact to carry. Mine weighs 3.0 lbs with the foot print.