Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent

Comments about Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent:

Just used this tent for the first time in the Diamond Peak Wilderness. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed it.

First things first, the setup was a sinch. Out of the three tents in our group the Lynx Pass went up the fastest. No issues attaching poles, stakes or the rain fly, It just seemed to put itself together. Only staked out the sides so that it would shed rain appropriately.

Fell asleep just after the hottest part of the day around 6 pm. Had the vent open but kept the rainfly closed due to the cloud cover coming in. Although it got momenterarly warm I was able to unzip the fly and use the three "rip and stick" taps on the edge of the fly to keep it closed and still allow plenty of ventalation. It was good I did that because the weather man was right. It rained for the majority of the night and did not get my boots wet that were stored in the vestibule.

The "roomyness" of the tent was sublime. I was able to keep my backpack inside with me to easily access it, still leaving plenty of room for my long sized sleeping mat (also Big Agnes). At 6'1" 185lbs I did not touch any part of the walls at any point throughout the night. In the morning I was able to sit up without restriction and play a hand of solitare with the deck of cards I brought. How Many single man tents can you think of that you can play solitare with a sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and a backpack inside with you.

In the morning, after the rain stopped, I did a thorough check inside my tent for any leaks that may have occured throughout the night and was exstatic to find none. No standing water under the tent, and no condensation inside either. Although one of my fellow campers was not so lucky.

I have to admit that the weight of the tent was a little concerning to me at first, but after sleeping in it for just one night I have to say the extra pound is well worth the room, comfort and the price. You could spend more money to get a lighter tent or spend the same amount and get a smaller tent, but why!?! This tent is the best of both worlds.

I could go on and on about the quality and craftmenship of this product. How the zippers move freely and don't snag. How the stitching and seam seals are perfect, but bottom line you have to be the final judge. All-in-all this tent will work for you no matter what you needs.

Comments about Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent:

This is a great value tent for single camping. I compared the MSR Hubba, Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1, and the Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1. The cost of the Lynx Pass 1 was less, but it weighed a little more than the others. This is due to the larger amount of fabric instead of mosquitto netting in the tent. I did not like the Seedhouse because it had a front entry and not a large enough vestibule. Between the Hubba and the Lynx Pass 1 I went with the less expensive model with a bit more room inside and a little extra weight. The only drawback I have seen with this tent is that the rain fly zipper is located closer to the side of the tent rather than splitting the middle of the vestibule the way the Hubba does. I hope next year's model they can incorporate that into the design.

Comments about Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent:

I purchased the Lynx Pass 1 intending to use it for bicycle camping, touring, and the occasional car camping. To be honest I was looking at another brand of tent, but when I had the opportunity to set up the Lynx Pass in my local REI I was sold.

I set up the tent for the first time within a minute. Putting the rainfly on takes a little longer to figure out, but once you do it a couple of times it's easy.

I've slept a handful of nights in the tent so far and have loved it. I'm able to fit all of my gear inside with plenty of room to spare (I'm a 5'5" female with somewhat wide shoulders for my build.) The tent height is perfect for sitting up in.

The weight of the tent might deter serious backpackers from using it. I think if they had cut down the size a little bit along with the vestibule it would make for a better option for that application. I think it works out well for cycle touring though. I barely noticed the weight of the tent while on my bike.

The vestibule is a very nice size and I have used it to store gear on nights that I didn't want to sleep with my panniers inside my tent. Even during a night where it poured my gear stayed completely dry under the vestibule.

Things I especially like about the tent is the color, the reflective guy lines and fly connectors, the interior mesh pockets, the great ventilation, and the overall construction.

Some improvements I would make if I were BA would be changing the D shape door to more of a teardrop, less velcro on the vestibule entry (it makes the zipper difficult to use at times), and move the velcro attachment tabs on the underside of the vestibule (I don't bother using them because they make it difficult to pull the vestibule tight enough to not create a pooling spot on the top rear of the rainfly).

Overall I'm very pleased with the BA Lynx Pass 1. It has held up nicely in hours of heavy downpour, has nice ventilation on hot summer days/nights, and is big enough to sleep comfortably all night.

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When I got my tent in the mail, my son and I set it up right away. Without looking at the instructions, it took less than 5 minutes. I used it outdoors for the first time this past weekend on a Boy Scout trip. It set up very quickly. The pole and hub system is awesome, and the tent sets up very easily, even in the dark (we arrived at our campsite at 10 pm). This is definitely a one person tent. The inside is very cozy for one person, and the only other person I'd invite into my tent would be the hubby cuz he won't mind snuggling. So, if you're thinking about this tent for two, don't - you won't have the room. The wind gusted at around 25 mph on the weekend and the tent and fly held up great. Saturday night it rained and I was dry as could be. Airing it out was fast and easy, too. I love it, love it, love it!

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The first trip out with tent in the Upper Cumberland area, it was easy to set up (5 mins)compared to 2 other well-known brands. The tent had no condensation while the 2 other hikers had condensation. I'm 5'3" I had plenty of wiggle room, plus room for my pack, and was able to sit up comfortably. The divided vestibule works great against wind. I was able to sit inside tent and cook my breakfast outside while the divided vestibule protected me against the wind. This tent is light and packs small.

Comments about Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent:

[...] was long enough for me at 6'5" a couple of more inches in lenghth would be nice however.Heavier than the UL1 and seed house, but pole system and fabric, sturdier and more room. Two small people might fit. Might work in light snow.OK in heavy winds except for flay/vestibule flaps and is hard to stake down with just one stake. One can tie back vestibule, but then one would lose rain and wind protection.. Vestibule needs some extra tie downs or pole.Plastic buckles and hook looks flimsy, will replace with small metal "s" clips of something after they break. Hard to align pole system on fabric re-enforcing points.Kind of heavy but more protection than UL1 or seed house, or MSR light weight models, etc. Less money as well. Better insect, rodent, snake protection than a bivy, or a total mesh tent. I'm going to think of someway of modifying vestibule. I keep my pack inside tent under feet any way. Given limited space in Jeeps and small cars this tent is OK for that. Not a minimalist tent though, unless two small friendly people share it. Then at 4 pounds it could work.Vestibule rain fly makes too much noise in the wind. Haven't used in rain. Might need more overlap of fly over tent body. Haven't weighed the tent. Hard to fit in stuff sack provided. (I don't use those sack when backpacking anyway.)

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An update of my other review. Used in Rainstorm, was dry, but wind blows fly around. Good price. I hindsight I might have paid more for a lighter tent, but this is more durable and roomy for a tall person. Weighs a pound more than other lightweight one person tents. I think I will buy or build a tarp system (tyvek) maybe and use a bug bivi to keep insects, rodents away for my lighter weight hiking

Comments about Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent:

I purchased this tent with packing size, not weight in mind. This tent packs up very small and fits well into my side pannier. I was pleasently suprised with the ease of set up and the space inside. Bid Agnes comes through again with another great product! I would recomend this tent to anyone that is looking for a well priced go quality one person tent!

Comments about Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 Tent:

I recently used this tent on a 3 day bike-packing trip. It is a good compromise of weight, comfort, and price. Its light enough to be used for my purposes, plenty of room for gear, and the best price of any tent in this category. In order to stow it on the bike I separated each piece and distributed it on either end of the bike. Poles and fly on the handlebars, tent body and ground sheet in the saddle bag. The first night a small amount of condensation built up above my head. Not terrible, but noticeable when tearing things down the next morning. The problem was solved the next night by cracking the rain fly. I can attest to its waterproofing as the next night there was steady rain for several hours. Stayed bone dry in the tent and under the vestibule. It feels well made and I expect many happy years taking it with me on my travels.

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I'm on my second one now, as one of the hubs broke on the first one. Fortunately, it broke while I was going through a trial setup at home. I would not have been too happy if this happened out in the field. [...]. I like the design of this tent. It's more than roomy enough for me, and setup is a breeze.I'm hoping the broken hub was just a fluke. I haven't used it in any inclement conditions yet, so I can't comment on how it handles the weather.It's a little heavy, but not more than you would expect a tent in this category to be.