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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL1 Solution Dye Tent
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An ultralight shelter for 1 camper, this Big Agnes tent goes up quickly and easily. Its single-pole system is easy and efficient, and the single vestibule expands the usable space.
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- Strong DAC Featherlite single-pole system structure makes for easy and efficient setup and takedown
- 1 door with stormflap zipper vestibule allows efficient entry and exit while keeping the interior completely dry as you gear up for the day
- Solution-dyed fabric is highly resistant to UV fade
- All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (free of PVC and VOCs)
- Tent corner construction with TipLok Tent Buckleâ„¢ design streamlines and combines 3 functions: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop
- TipLok buckles have a keyed hole to securely lock pole tip in place during setup; hinged design stabilizes structure by equalizing forces between tent body, rainfly and stake
- Precut guylines and tensioners are attached to the fly for quick pitching; hook-and-loop tabs connect the fly to pole structure for added stability
- Reflective guylines and color-coded webbing on the tent corners make it even easier to pitch at any time of day
- Elevated 3D mezzanine bin storage at the foot and 3 mesh storage pockets in the ceiling and door keep your gear organized and out of the way
- Mesh media pocket above the sleeping area features 1 routing port for headphones and cords to conveniently attach to your device
- Compatible with the Triangle, Large Trapezoid and Wall Gear Lofts (not included) for additional organization
- Smooth, snag-free, dual-zipper entry and exit vestibule keeps the interior dry
- Structured foot-end corner allows more usable space between your feet and the tent wall
- Low vents on the vestibule door and double sliders on the vestibule zippers help with venting from the top or bottom to provide increased airflow
- Includes eight 6 in. Dirt Dagger UL tent stakes that are made with a lighter and stronger patent-pending I-Beam aluminum construction
- Extend the life of your tent floor with the compatible Tiger Wall UL 1 footprint featuring TipLok Tent Buckles (footprint not included)
- Fast Fly set up available with footprint (not included)
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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 | 1-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 14 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 7 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Packed Size | 5.5 x 17 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 38/28 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 19 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8 square feet |
| Peak Height | 39 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NFL aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Solution-dyed nylon ripstop breathable and polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Solution-dyed, silicone-treated nylon ripstop with a 1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Solution-dyed, silicone-treated nylon ripstop with a 1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Good 1 Person UL
CT Adopter3 years ago
At less than 2# this is definitely a UL tent. However, in achieving that objective it also has the typical issues of durability found with UL tents in general. Consequently, care needs to be taken in site selection and handling to reduce wear and tear. A ground cloth is a must to protect the bottom material. That said, the $60 price for the BA Footprint is ridiculous. There are several much less expensive options that fill the need. The setup is easy and intuitive. Overall the tent is sound in most weather. Extended high wind and downpours can cause problems if not securely staked out. The 8 stakes supplied are insufficient for extreme conditions, I recommend 4 additional stakes to fully stretch and support the tent during windy and wet conditions. With a $370 price I find it annoying that you need to pay for additional stakes that are necessary for a sound setup! At 6'-1" the tent is roomy enough to accommodate my length when laying flat or seated to change clothes. The full double wall design really aids in minimizing condensation issues. Overall this is a good UL 1 person tent. I use it in the mountains of Colorado and it supplies the required protection I need. That said it is a 1 person UL tent and has the design restrictions of that objective.
CT Adopter
Nathrop, Colorado
53 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Lightweight but not durable
JenninevS4 years ago
While this tent is awesome when it comes to weight and packability, it fails supremely in durability. I just used it on a six day backpacking trip in Sequoia Kings Canyon NP, and by day four, the rainfly had tiny little holes starting to appear. I babied this thing. I used a more durable footprint from another tent to protect the floor and rolled the tent up ever so gently on top of the footprint each day. Nonetheless, it still shows significant wear. I am just thankful that I had clear weather for my trip. I’m going to seam seal the worn areas and hope that I can still get some use out of it. I’ll probably carry it only when the weather is certain to be clear because I don’t trust that I can rely on it for rain protection. For the money, this thing is just not worth it. What good are all the environmental considerations taken into place when it was manufactured if the user has to buy another tent to stay dry?
JenninevS
Livermore, CA
66 people found this review helpful
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Darren
Seattle, WA
Rain fly completely failed
11 months ago
I bought this tent less than a year ago, I have used it a few times. It's great for good weather, although people are right when they say you have to find the perfect spot to stake the tent down. The floor basin of the tent requires stakes to stand up right, so if you can't get the right spot to stake, your tent will not be set up properly. I recently took this tent on a 4 day trip with rain in the forecast. The rain fly completely failed. I woke up to a huge puddle in my tent, all of my gear completely saturated with water. I also had a constant drip on my head all night long, and I was struggling to keep warm. On top of this, the flap on the rain fly door (that folds over the zipper) got jammed so badly in the zipper that I was locked in my tent. I had no choice but to bust the door open, which resulted in a huge rip. I do not recommend this tent. For the price, I am so disappointed. I unfortunately am not buying Big Agnes again.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product
ACO
Not up to Big Agnes standards
2 years ago
Plastic clip that holds the rain fly and tent to the stake broke in the first 5 minutes of use. Highly disappointed in the Big Agnes quality on this one, especially for the cost.
Seth
Denver, CO
Great 1P UL
1 week ago
Was gearing up for a 3 night backpacking trip outside of Buena Vista. Love my 3P UL but it was still 5+ lbs and I didn't have anyone to share the weight with. Grabbed this Big Anges and couldn't be happier. Not a complaint but an FYI for others: with only 1 door and classic Colorado summer weather - ie blue bird day and blue skies to rain and heavy winds in a blink - it was pretty tight and a bit claustrophobic with my (75L) pack in the vestibule. On the 3rd night I got lucky and was able to tuck my pack in a small copse of trees giving me a little more space to navigate in and out. Great quality, especially for the weight. Really easy to put it up and take it down. Hot tip: brought an extra dry bag that let me separate the tent from the rain fly while hiking so the tent was always dry And make sure to buy/bring a footprint to extend the life of the tent.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
Mountainfairy
Survived and thrived in big hail storm
2 weeks ago
This tent is one of my most prized pieces of gear. I have done numerous backpacking trips with this shelter and continue to fall more in love with it. I decided to leave a review after my most recent trip, when I felt the integrity of this tent was tested to an entirely new degree. A group of friends and I went to the Sierras a week ago and as is common in the summertime, we were greeted by a massive thunderstorm our second night. Not only was it dumping rain, but the wind was crazy and the sky was dropping pretty sizable hailstones on us for about two and a half hours. We stayed completely dry. We woke up with a pile of hailstones at the base of the fly, which showed neither tear nor scratch! The next morning, it became clear that the rest of our group were not quite as lucky. Threw out of the six of us had gotten significantly wet, with one woman waking up with a PUDDLE of water in her tent! I’ve always felt grateful for this tent, but after watching my friends carry out heavy water-logged sleeping bags and gear, I felt my gratitude reached another level. Thank you, Big Agnes, for your thoughtful engineering process. Bravo.
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Cyn
seattle
Fatal flaw - no vent
3 weeks ago
This tent has a fatal flaw - it doesn't have any vents, so develops a ton of condensation inside, even on a dry, summer night. This means my sleeping bag gets damp, and damp means cold. I thought I could do some venting through the upper zipper, but it isn't designed for that. One other issue is that it is difficult to tautly stake out the vestibule on the zipper side of the tent (the other sides stake out tautly). I love everything else about the tent -- super light, great interior pockets, wonderful light color. What a shame about the vent!
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
No, I do not recommend this product
JenninevS
Livermore, CA
Lightweight but not durable
4 years ago
While this tent is awesome when it comes to weight and packability, it fails supremely in durability. I just used it on a six day backpacking trip in Sequoia Kings Canyon NP, and by day four, the rainfly had tiny little holes starting to appear. I babied this thing. I used a more durable footprint from another tent to protect the floor and rolled the tent up ever so gently on top of the footprint each day. Nonetheless, it still shows significant wear. I am just thankful that I had clear weather for my trip. I’m going to seam seal the worn areas and hope that I can still get some use out of it. I’ll probably carry it only when the weather is certain to be clear because I don’t trust that I can rely on it for rain protection. For the money, this thing is just not worth it. What good are all the environmental considerations taken into place when it was manufactured if the user has to buy another tent to stay dry?
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product
CT Adopter
Nathrop, Colorado
Good 1 Person UL
3 years ago
At less than 2# this is definitely a UL tent. However, in achieving that objective it also has the typical issues of durability found with UL tents in general. Consequently, care needs to be taken in site selection and handling to reduce wear and tear. A ground cloth is a must to protect the bottom material. That said, the $60 price for the BA Footprint is ridiculous. There are several much less expensive options that fill the need. The setup is easy and intuitive. Overall the tent is sound in most weather. Extended high wind and downpours can cause problems if not securely staked out. The 8 stakes supplied are insufficient for extreme conditions, I recommend 4 additional stakes to fully stretch and support the tent during windy and wet conditions. With a $370 price I find it annoying that you need to pay for additional stakes that are necessary for a sound setup! At 6'-1" the tent is roomy enough to accommodate my length when laying flat or seated to change clothes. The full double wall design really aids in minimizing condensation issues. Overall this is a good UL 1 person tent. I use it in the mountains of Colorado and it supplies the required protection I need. That said it is a 1 person UL tent and has the design restrictions of that objective.
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
Carolinetiedye
Phoenix, AZ
Dislike non-adjustable footbox staking
3 years ago
I ordered this tent and set it up in my living room, and immediately returned it and ordered the copper spur. You have to stake out the footbox of this tent in two places, however, the chords that run from the footbox are NOT adjustable at all and are a fixed length, meaning if you don’t get an absolutely perfect stake, you have to re-stake it instead of just adjust. For me, an extra 4 ounces for the copper spur fully free standing tent was immediately worth it. Also, the material of the tiger wall is incredibly thin. The tiger wall is made of 15D fabric, while the copper spur is a blend of 15d and 20D fabric. From setting up both tents in my living room, I noticed a difference in durability for sure. I can understand the choices they made with the tiger wall, thinner fabric and non-adjustable cords, in order to save 4oz from the copper spur 1p. Because who in their right mind would by the semi freestanding tent if the freestanding one was practically the same weight? But I don’t like the sacrifice in terms of durability and adjustments while staking out the footbox. It’s a well designed tent and if you are super into weight savings and good at staking, I would still recommend this tent. But to me it is not worth the hassle for 4oz.
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
James King
Colorado
Awesome Tent
3 years ago
Used in the Grand Canyon for 7 day backpacking trip. Held up to rain, sand, and rough gravel. Material is quite thin however.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
CampingBen
BayArea
Tent for Summer
2 years ago
Would use it only for summer trips. Good tent for weekend trips.
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Yes , I recommend this product
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