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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.




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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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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.