Big Agnes  Fly Creek HV UL2 Solution-Dyed Bikepack Tent

This was a great buy for a weekend backpacking trip. It’s small, very light, easy to pack, and easy to assemble. We didn’t end up using the rain fly because it was too warm and we wanted the air flow, but as a two-person screened sleeping area, it was great. My husband is pretty broad, but I’m pretty petite and we both slept side by side just fine. The little gear pockets up too made a great place to store little odds and ends. I can see how this would be perfect for bike camping too with the helmet spot and gear hooks. Overall, it seems like a hood buy and we’re excited to use it again!

I (30F) just recently started getting into bikepacking. It's super lightweight, fits well between my drop handlebars, and plenty of daisy chains and buckles to attached other things to it/the handlebars. Setting up the tent the first time is suspiciously easy and I wondered if this was really 3-season for just how lightweight everything is. But after two rainy nights in Michigan in late September, I was happily satisfied with how dry and warm I was (also used the footprint and a BA sleeping bag/air pad system). Also, this tent can definitely fit two people with air pad systems but probably not a lot of gear- I use it by myself and find that it's the perfect fit for me and my gear. Only critique would be that I would occasionally feel the smallest water particle/mist make it through the rainfly.

This is my first ultra light tent for bike packing. My girlfriend and I have bought this tent especially for bikepacking trips in quebec . In 2022 I have traveled at least 2000 km with this tent on my bike. I have slept in this tent alone or with my girlfriend 15 times this summer. We are very please with the performance of this product. In the pas years we use to spend a lot of money on airbnd and motels during our bikepacking trip so we are very please with the flexibility and the economy this product has given to us. In fact the tent has paid itself in one summer of use.

I got the Fly Creek HV UL2 at an REI garage sale for super cheap. It was already a bit beat up and dirty, but looked solid enough. There were three known problems at the time of purchase, the front door zipper would easily separate, a pole had a crack on the female end where the poles fit together, and there was a tear in the netting that was patched with duct tape. Rugged Threads in Bend OR replaced the zipper pulls for $40 and the zipper has worked great since. The pole was repaired with some duct tape and has held up to some really awful weather. I remove the duct tape on the netting, cleaned off the adhesive and sewed up the tear. Can't even see it anymore. Since purchasing, another pole has developed a small crack that duct tape has successfully repaired. Given the tent was already well used, I was dubious about performance and durability. I have been pleasantly surprised. The tent has been through some heavy wet snow, a very nasty thunderstorm with wind and hail, and a night with wind gusts over 40mph. I have never been wet (despite a "river" running under the tent) and there were no problems handling the wind - even a bad side wind. On cold damp nights there is condensation inside, but haven't seen a tent where that wasn't a problem. I have packed the tent soaking wet and still been dry at night. And the weight is a dream to carry for all that protection. The water sealant on the fly and floor are impressively effective. You might think the lightweight fabric would need gentle care. Not as much as you think. I have been very impressed at the durability of the floor and fly. The mesh does need a bit more care. Setup is easy and quick. There are some tradeoffs. I would prefer a free standing tent. You need to stake the back corners in order to get everything tight. It still stands even if these are not staked out. But staking can make a big difference in bad weather, so it has to be done. The front entry door isn't ideal, but I use this as a one person tent, so not as big a problem as with two in the tent. As for recommending the tent, I wouldn't hesitate if this is really the tent for your purposes (lightweight effective 3 season protection with limited space). It is my go to tent for a solo trip. But when hiking with my spouse or dog or both, it stays in the closet. I expect this tent will be serviceable for years to come.

Used this tent for a Back packing trip on the SHT. I actually am going to return it for a different lightweight tent because what I really don't like about it is the middle of the side walls of the tent bow in toward the sleeping area. I tried to adjust the corners to fix this issue and wasn't able to.

This tent has been a companion through multiple thru-hikes, and it has held up so well I'm almost wondering if it will last me forever! I broke a pole once but I was able to send it in ane got it repaired in time to keep backpacking.

Love the compact & lightweight nature of this tent, and thought I was getting the same as my friend's (just with the solution dye), and was disappointed to see the 2022 and 2021 versions are materially different. They changed the fly so it's doesn't overhang the entrance when open, and also changed the position so you can't have a partially open fly (eg for sleeping on hotter night). You can't stake the fly peg when not zipped which is particularly bad in the morning when there's moisture on the fly, it just ends up entering the tent (really unclear how this is supposed to make sense and why they changed the design from what was perfectly practical and functional). During set up I also have trouble with the fly seam aligning correctly over the support pole structure, despite the tension set. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this tent due to the less functional fly. If I could buy the old one, I'd replace the one I have. I will echo the comment about the 3 straps making no sense for a bike (with a stem in the way), but don't usually use the bag anyway.

Overall I like the tent. But only if I wasn't 6'2". The foot clearance is too short and even if there is enough length in the tent, my toes hit the tent. The slop on is too acute of an angle to give room for taller people.

I've been using this tent for summer mountaineering (below the snowline) and bikepacking. So far it has proven itself to be an excellent tent! While I generally prefer double entrance three-season tents, the single entrance on this one does keep the weight (and bulk) very low for a double skin tent, and I didn't mind the single door for short trips. I have used it with the just the fly alone too, and this way you get a lot of room for two people and gear. I like that the vestibule is roomy too. The only downside is how the tent handles strong wind - but then it is a three season tent, so you can't expect it to be bombproof. The solution is to use all the guy lines and pegs to make it stable and try to find some natural wind shelter.

I bought this tent for motorcycle touring, where weight isn't much of a concern but packed size is. Unfortunately I found it's the wrong tent for me. I use a 2-person tent despite sleeping solo because I also need room for gear, and I'm a big guy at 6'4" so need a little space but how this tent qualifies as a 2-person tent I have no idea. 2 kids maybe. So if you're on the bigger side, beware. Also, this tent requires quite a few stakes to hold its shape. If your camping takes you to a lot of rocky sites, you'll be better off with a freestanding tent. If you like this style of tent and you don't mind a cramped interior, it's great the quality is high. But if you need a little elbow room or like to be able to sit up inside your tent, look at a dome-shaped one instead.