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Big Agnes Sarvis VST 2 Tent
$749.95
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Set an FKT with VST. This Big Agnes 2-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
2-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
2 lbs. 8 oz.
Floor Area
32 square feet
Yes
- Cut weight—without cutting corners—with the VST series; featuring freestanding DAC Featherlite pole architecture, the Sarvis VST is a fresh take on a tried-and-true design
- With 2 doors, generously sized vestibules and integrated pole-supported vents, this shelter offers space for wide sleeping pads without taking up extra space in your pack
- 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
- Recycled, solution-dyed polyester fabric provides increased dimensional stability compared to a traditional nylon tent fabric
- Freestanding architecture is easy to set up and provides ample interior space, with extra storage in each vestibule
- Comfort-first floor plan fits two 25 in. wide pads
- Spacious design with 2 doors and vestibules for additional gear and footwear storage
- 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
- DAC Featherlite poles provide incredible strength in all conditions
- To extend the life of your tent floor, Big Agnes recommends using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
- Comes with ten 6 in. Dirt Dagger™ UL Stakes
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 13 oz. |
| Packed Size | 4.5 x 18 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 52 inches |
| Floor Area | 32 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| 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 | Freestanding |
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8 months ago
Japan Alps Approved
I shared the Sarvis VST 2 with my husband on a 6-day backpacking trip through the Japanese Alps. Each night we experienced either wind, rain, or both and the Sarvis VST performed great! In the wind, the additional guylines looped around the poles added extra support. We used 2 25" pads, and there was plenty of room at the foot and head of the tent for gear storage, in addition to the vestibule space. There was some condensation, as expected in single walled tents, but the extra venting helped a lot in the humid climate. The simple setup with the single wall design was especially appreciated after long, hard days of hiking.
Review originally posted on Big Agnes
Location:Berkeley, CA
3 weeks ago
A Hybrid Delight
All the claimed features are accurate based on my four recent backpacking trips. For three decades I used the excellent Fly Creek 2 tent in all conditions. However, at 81 I needed a tent that was even easier to set up, and that could better accommodate my aging back and replaced hips - the Sarvis VST 2 serves me well. I believe that the 32 square feet would be well received by those who share a tent. I must comment that my use so far has been in mild weather; I have not experienced rain, snow, hail or heavy winds.
Review originally posted on Big Agnes
3 months ago
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