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Big Agnes String Ridge VST 2.5 Tent
$679.95
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Set an FKT with VST. This Big Agnes tent combines innovative materials with user-first design to create the ideal ultralight shelter. It provides lots of usable space while being light and durable.
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Sleeping Capacity
2-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
1 lb. 13.8 oz.
Floor Area
35 square feet
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- The String Ridge VST gives you the best of both worlds: weight stats you can only get with a trekking pole shelter, combined with a stable, reliable design
- Innovative, externally supported asymmetrical architecture makes for a spacious shelter with plenty of room to lay out your gear and get ready for the next day's adventure
- 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 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
- Trekking pole architecture with exterior support optimizes interior space and makes for easier setup; requires 3 trekking poles (not included) for complete setup
- 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
- The zippers keep you dry using sustainable materials and no intentionally added PFAS
- Comfort-first floor plan fits two 25 in. wide pads
- To extend the life of your tent floor, Big Agnes recommends using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
- Comes with nine 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 | 1 lb. 13.8 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 1.6 oz. |
| Packed Size | 4.75 x 14.75 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 108 x 52 inches |
| Floor Area | 35 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 47 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 trekking poles required (not included) |
| 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 | Nonfreestanding |
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