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Big Agnes Pitchpine VST 1.5 Tent
$649.95
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Set an FKT with VST. This Big Agnes 1-person tent combines innovative materials with user-first design to create an ultralight shelter. It offers lots of usable space while being light and durable.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
1-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
1 lb. 11.1 oz.
Floor Area
22 square feet
Yes
- Cut weight—without cutting corners—with the VST series
- No need for trekking poles—the Pitchpine VST utilizes a simple design to create an extremely spacious shelter that sets up quickly and easily
- Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric technology balances strength, durability and weight; it's optimized for those who don't want to compromise on protection and weight
- Hybrid Single/Double Wall design with integrated ventilation design drastically reduces condensation without requiring additional setup
- Extra 0.5 sizing provides bonus room inside the tent for a backpack and/or furry friend
- Recycled, solution-dyed polyester fabric provides increased dimensional stability compared to a traditional nylon tent fabric, making it ideal for semifreestanding tents
- Single-pole architecture creates a light and simple yet stable structure that is easy to set up alone
- DAC Featherlite poles provide incredible strength in all conditions
- Comfort-first floor plan fits a 25 in. wide pad
- ErgoZip ergonomically designed fly zippers slide easily from any position
- YKK DynaPel™ fly zippers slide more easily and are more durable than traditional water-repellent zippers
- Zippers keep you dry using sustainable materials and no intentionally added PFAS
- Aluminum TipLok™ buckles assist with easy setup
- To extend the life of your tent floor, Big Agnes recommends using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
- Comes with eight 6 in. Dirt Dagger™ UL Stakes
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 11.1 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 1 lb. 15.1 oz. |
| Packed Size | 3.5 x 17 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 28/44/28 (L x W head/middle/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 22 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8 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 | Polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric technology; recycled 15-denier ripstop nylon with 1,500 mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Rainfly Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric; 20-denier recycled solution-dyed polyester with 20-denier high-tenacity ripstop fabric, 4,000 mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
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1 week ago
Best tent I have ever used
Yes , I recommend this product
Got this tent earlier this year as an ultra lightweight hunting/tramping tent and to say I am blown away by this is an understatement!! Having the extra .5 to keep my gear out of the elements is a game changer! Super easy to set up and I have used this tent in some serious winds and it held up amazingly!! 10/10 product I’m looking forward to going away on more trips with this.
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8 months ago
Finally, the perfect solo tent
Used this tent daily for a month while bikepacking the Tour Divide trail it could not have performed better. Set up and break down are the fastest and easiest I have personally experienced. Having the extra ".5" of space is a game changer for not only storage but for comfort when you need to wait out the weather or if you want a slow morning
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5 months ago
Footprint too large for me
I sent it back. Nice tent but footprint was too large. I was hoping the 2 poles would qualify for "somewhat" free standing - but it was not. I've had a Z pack plex solo for quite some time and the non freestanding is becoming an inconvenience in sandy or hard surface. The Pitchpine did not solve the problem.
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4 months ago
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5 months ago
So easy to set up!
Setting up and taking down this tent is so quick and easy. The .5 extra space left plenty of room in the tent.
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