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Big Agnes Salt Creek 3 Tent
$449.95
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Bring the comforts of home to the backcountry with this Big Agnes tent. 3 doors give you superior views, ventilation and versatility. A 3D bin pocket offers storage where it won't get in the way.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
3-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
5 lbs. 4 oz.
Floor Area
42 square feet
- Airy, full-featured backpacking tent with 3 doors and 2 vestibules
- Double side doors with ample vestibule storage, plus 1 head-entry door with an awning-style entrance
- Awning-style door at the head of the tent creates a patio vibe; manufacturer recommends using Big Agnes Accessory Backpacking Tarp Poles (not included)
- Increased living space with 4-way DAC hub and vertical wall design
- Breathable ripstop polyester on tent body and a water-resistant polyurethane coating on rainfly and tent floor
- Increased airflow with 1 supported roof vent
- Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors for more airflow while still providing vestibule coverage
- Stow unzipped doors quickly and easily with the Quick Stash door keepers
- Ready to pitch with precut guylines and tensioners attached to the fly
- Stash oversize gear in 3D shelf, utilizing unused space above your feet
- Multiple interior loops give you a spot to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent and Camp Lights (lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- 5 interior mesh pockets, 1 mesh ceiling pocket and one 3D bin pocket
- Includes nine 6.75 in. Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes
- To extend the life of your tent floor, manufacturer recommends using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 3 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Packed Size | 5.5 x 21.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 70 inches |
| Floor Area | 42 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 47 inches |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | DAC Pressfit |
| Pole Diameter | 9 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Breathable ripstop polyester and polyester mesh without intentionally added PFAS |
| Floor Fabric | 20-denier ripstop polyester with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane (PU) coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop polyester with 1,500 mm waterproof PU coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Location:north shore Boston
Weight:100–125 lbs.
3 weeks ago
disappointed
No, I do not recommend this product
Love the salt creek tent. This edition had flaws in how the fabric was cut with frayed stuff and extra strings showing. The upgrade to the clips made me worry they would break because they are plastic. I did like the hinge system but wish it was metal where the tips of the poles are inserted. They got rid of the headphone opening in the upper inside pouch…while I never used it for headphones I did use it for charging cables. The rainfly is not multi colors on this version which makes set up harder. The pouch along the back wall appears to be solved at first glance on this model. It is more taught but sags the minute you put something in it. The string is attached better then the original model but they removed the loop that lets you pull it up…it now pulls to a side loop which does not solve the sagging. I used magnets to solve the broken string in the original version of this tent and it works much better for me as I sleep with my head under this part so I can look out the door window. It’s also heavier than the original version. The pole sack folds over instead of a draw string on the original version and I find this annoying. Not worth the cost or if you are looking for an upgrade to the original model
Weight:100–125 lbs.
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