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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent
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A favorite for ultralight backpackers, the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 tent has a high-volume pole architecture to maximize interior space for comfortable camping all while keeping the weight under 2 lbs.
- Proprietary HyperBeadâ„¢ fabric technology provides the ideal balance of strength, durability and weight
- HyperBead fabric is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof and 65% stronger than traditional fabrics, without added water-repellent chemicals
- High-volume architecture provides generous livable space
- Single door, head-entry design featuring dry entry/exit vestibule with stormflaps to keep gear dry
- Dual zipper door on body allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
- Ceiling pocket and large side pockets provide ample storage space
- Design offers more usable space between your feet and tent wall with structured, stake-supported foot end corners
- Increase airflow with double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting from the top or bottom
- TipLokâ„¢ tent buckle provides secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment, tensioner and stake-out loop
- Quick Stash door keeper on tent body makes stowing the unzipped door quick and easy
- Multiple interior loops give you a place to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® tent and camp lights (gear lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- Fits Big Agnes Triangle gear lofts (not included)
- Hook-and-loop tabs connect fly to pole structure at guyout points, providing perfect pitch and extra stability
- Ready to pitch with precut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
- Precut reflective guylines and reflective webbing shine in the light of a headlamp to help prevent tripping
- Includes eleven 6 in. Dirt Daggerâ„¢ UL stakes
- To extend the life of your tent floor and enable Fast Fly compatibility, Big Agnes recommend using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
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View the Big Agnes Fly Creek Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 14 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 19 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 28 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8 square feet |
| Peak Height | 42 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 |
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Benj
Los Angeles, California
Not for 2 full sized adults.
1 month ago
I used the Fly Creek UL2 over a week in the Sierra. It's lightweight is great. The tent itself felt a bit delicate and need to be careful with fabrics. The 2 person is perhaps made for two very small kids. Not 2 full grown adults. It's a roomy 1 person tent at best. I did not use the rainfly as it was beautiful and clear every night. Okay for star gazing, mesh is still not completely see through. I give 3 stars for not really feeling like a 2 person tent. I ended up returning the tent and will be looking for a more roomy tent for 2 full sized adults. REI associate recommend getting a 3 person if I wanted a true 2 person tent.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'10"
No, I do not recommend this product
Conor
Missoula, Montana
Glorified Garbage Bag
4 weeks ago
The only thing this tent has upgraded from the older version is the ways in which it will fail you. The poles brittle, the pole connection points are weak and not nearly strong enough to defy a light wind, and the fly is like single-ply toilet paper. There is no headspace, which is a shame, because you'll spend unfathonable hours sitting upright in it holding up the sides in any sort of weather. The zippers bunch constantly, the interior pockets rip immediately, and the plastic clips for the rainfly will barely survive leaving the tent leaving its box. I could give example after example about how this tent has failed us in the most questionable situations. But, by far, the absolute worst aspect of this tent is that the support behind it, Big Agnes, is about as worthless as the tent itself. Buy this thing, if you must, through REI. At least you'll have decent customer support behind the purchase. If not, you can add about a third of the cost of the tent to the top of the price for future maintenance. Big Agnes will sell you anything you need to fix the tent...and they know you'll need to fix the tent.
Age:45–54
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product