How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

A favorite for solo ultralight backpackers, the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 tent weighs less than 2 lbs. And it has a high-volume pole architecture to maximize interior space for comfortable camping.
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View the Big Agnes Fly Creek Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking TentsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Seasons | 3-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 11 oz. |
Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 5 oz. |
Packaged Weight | 2 pounds |
Packed Size | 5 x 18 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 86 x 38/28 (L x W head/foot) inches |
Floor Area | 20 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 5 square feet |
Peak Height | 40 inches |
Number of Doors | 1 door |
Number of Poles | 1 |
Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NFL |
Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | Breathable recycled 15-denier ripstop nylon and polyester mesh |
Floor Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead fabric technology; recycled 15-denier ripstop nylon with 1,500 mm waterproof coating without intentionally added PFAS |
Rainfly Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead fabric technology; recycled 15-denier ripstop nylon with 1,500 mm waterproof coating without intentionally added PFAS |
Footprint Included | No |
Ultralight | Yes |
Design Type | Semifreestanding |