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Lighter, stronger and more waterproof thanks to proprietary HyperBead™ fabric, the Big Agnes Tiger Wall Platinum 2 tent takes the 2-door design to a new ultralight level for fast-and-light trips.




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View the Big Agnes Tiger Wall Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 15 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 9 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 3 oz. |
| Packed Size | 5 x 18 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 28 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8 + 8 square feet |
| Peak Height | 39 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NFL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Breathable 7-denier ripstop nylon, and polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead fabric; 7-denier ripstop nylon with 1,500 mm waterproof coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Rainfly Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead fabric; 7-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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aka know and understand what you are buying, how to take care of it, and adjust your expectations. This is not a $250 4 person tent, it is the top of the line ultralight tent. Small for 2 people but I use it for 1 and a dog (all UL 2p tents are small). I'm used to Dyneema tents so this tent is extra delicate but still storm worthing and strong. Great design and typical awesome Big Agnes features. I would give it 4.5 starts but I can't. The only reason I didn't give 5 is because I HATE how the fabric sags when wet but that's ALL sil nylon tents.
Stitching & thread is weak. New pegs are getting sharp edges that tear anything in contact.
Excellent tent with more pros than cons. If you are looking at this version of the tent than you already know the nit-pickiness in this UL tent market. Everything is as advertised, however i'm with the rest of the concensus in that the material feels very thin and almost fragile. No issues as of yet, and i have put in some work with it.