Big Agnes  Tiger Wall UL3 Solution-Dyed Tent

Long term review - 4 yrs regular use

Overall, this is a really solid tent. I've been backpacking with the original model (basically the same as far as I can tell) for 3 years, in all kinds of conditions. The space for weight is obviously the biggest draw - I'm 6' tall and seem to almost exclusively hike with people my size or taller, and we're never cramped. I've found it to be super durable despite the thin materials (I do use the footprint, although looking back I almost definitely would have been fine without it). The only damage it's sustained is a friend poking a hole through the mesh. I sent it in to big agnes for a repair, which they did a good job on for cheap. It's kept me dry in a ton of light to moderate rain storms, but I've never had it out in a true east coast downpour. It's also handled higher winds fairly well (make sure you velcro the fly to the poles, and set your stakes well!!). Any piece of equipment you use for that long is gonna have things that bug you. My main complaints are: -The zipper catches the storm flap CONSTANTLY - it's a two-handed job to open or close fly doors -The tent gathers a lot of condensation. In good weather, I just leave the doors partially or entirely open, but that's not always an option -The fly is at such a low angle that it's very hard to reach the zipper from inside without rubbing your arm/shoulder/back all over the rain fly. When you've got a lot of condensation on the inside of the tent, you get soaked -The guyline system it came with sucked. I asked big agnes for some replacement guylines with linelocs, which they sent (for free!), and I used it to replace all of the guylines on the fly to have a bit more flexibility when staking in uneven or rocky ground. I've been super happy with it with this mod but wouldn't recommend the tent without it. TL;DR: You compromise some things for weight with this tent, but if you want lots of space in a lightweight package this is your tent. I highly recommend replacing the fly guylines with something longer, though.

Lots of small holes in no-see-um

We loved this tent overall - brought it on a ten-day two-state bike tour and a five-day backpacking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail. It was so easy to see up and very comfortable. However, after just ten nights, small tears developed in the no-see-um, including in spots that would not be expected. One was along the door - okay, could be from stress of zip and unzip - but also on the ceiling and one at one of the ends. Just too delicate. And holes of of any kind that are mosquito sized are a deal breaker on the SHT! Ended up returning since gear should not fall apart after so few uses. Disappointed. Still love Big Agnes and may replace with the Copper Spur. Bummed since we got this one at 20% off and will need to replace at full price. :(

Received a used tent sold as new!

Received our "new" Tiger Wall UL3 3p with stains, dirt and someone's hair in it. It is completely filthy. The tent is obviously used and should have been in the outlet and not sold as new.

Light weight 3 person tent

This is truly an amazing 3 person tent. It is more like a 2 person tent, but 2 of us can sleep and have all our stuff in the tent. I like to keep my backpack in it so it stays bug free. Light weight works great. I have had mine for about 3 years and it is doing great!

Great Tent for Backpacking

Love this tent. I've been to multiple trips with it since the time of purchase. It's lightweight compared to many other tents, especially it being a 3 person tent. I intend to use it as a single and two person tent. Very spacious, easy to set up, easy to take down, I like both vestibules, kept the rain out when it rained, and easy to pack due to the size and weight. Couple downsides that could make someone not like the tent. 1. Doesn't include a footprint. 2. It being a white and yellow tent, any light (Moon, Sun, flashlights, headlights, etc.) is bright. Wear an eye mask when trying to sleep ha!

Great Backpacking Tent

This is an extremely good ultralight tent. It is intended for experienced backpackers who know how to take care of premium light weight equipment. I use this 3 person tent for solo backpacking. It is my “mini mansion.” I can easily fit a 25 inch wide pad, all my gear, plus plenty of extra space. It is even lighter than the big Agnes copper spur 2, which gives me a ton more space without added weight. Hikers wanting a more durable tent should go for the copper spur series. However, those who know how to pick a good campsite for ultralight equipment will really appreciate the saved ounces on this one.

Really nice tent

Apparently some have difficulty using zippers. I did not. No dirt problems either. well thought out design. Bring an extra stake. 3 person fits 2 comfortably. I would buy it again.

Almost amazing

I’ve had this tent several years now and have taken it on adventures in Canada, Montana, Wyoming, and Smokies. At my middle age I appreciate that it’s light and it does keep us mostly dry in long heavy rains (you’ll get slightly wet from bad condensation problems). Good: it’s very light, its durable enough, and easy to set up Bad: condensation is terrible unless doors are kept open - needs a roof vent badly, barely big enough for my wife and I It is obviously more delicate than a heavy weight tent but we haven’t had any issues with damage - maybe it’s because we are careful with it. The main thing I would change is the venting and maybe zippers that don’t get caught in the fly.

Great tent for the weight and price

Overall pleased with this backpacking tent for two, not three people. One of the lightest double-wall, mostly free-standing tents on the market for the price (not Dyneema). Easy to set up, paying attention to the "head" end of the tent. Like the two doors and vestibules. Cons, as others have pointed out; two-person tent, not three-person, and finicky vestibule zippers. I love the tent in warm weather without the fly as the tent is mostly mesh. In rain, like other dome tents, if the vestibule is unzipped, even to just get in and out of the tent, the inner tent is exposed to the elements and will get wet. I would not recommend this design if most of your camping is during inclement weather.

Super lightweight but too difficult to set up properly especially in wind. Not a tent for multi-day backpacking trips. Stakes are weak at top joint. Broke 2 on recent trip into Olympics. Takes way too much time to get tent floor set up with no wrinkles and not setting it up perfectly causes sides of tent to sag inwards taking away internal space. Fly zipper got stuck every time unzipping - not fun when it’s 3AM and you need to get out quickly to take a leak. As with most ultralite gear compromises in functionality and durability take a hit. I felt footprint was a necessity and that adds another 7 ounces to weight.