How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Made for pedal-powered overnights, this Big Agnes tent is ultralight and a breeze to setup. A compression sack makes it easy to attach to your bike when it's time to get back on the road or trail.
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View the Big Agnes Fly Creek Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Bikepacking |
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| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Tent Shape | Dome |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Packed Size | 14 x 6.5 x 5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 38/28 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 19 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 5 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Solution-dyed breathable nylon and polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Solution-dyed, water-repellent, silicone-treated ripstop nylon with a 1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Solution-dyed, water-repellent, silicone-treated ripstop nylon with a 1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Structure | Semifreestanding |
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I have probably spent around 3 months in this tent since I got it and I feel like I could sell it as like new. I like all the places to put my stuff in the tent. And I like how I have a nice patio when I use the footprint. Only issues are that when you use the footprint you have to roll everything up to make it fit in the bag, so maybe a little bigger bag (not a big deal) and I wish I had gotten a fully free standing tent because it gets really annoying to put two stakes in the ground after a while and for me it would be worth the weight.
I've had a hand full of one person tents for mountaineering and backpacking trips. This one is hands down my favorite. It's packs in your backpack effortlessly- you won't even notice the small amount of space it takes up. Sleeps good - perfect size for me. I'm 5'10 190lbs..plenty of room. I store my gear in the vestibule outside. The side compartments are nice and especially the roof storage for random gear whatever you got. The quality of tent is amazing - held up in rain/snow/intense heat..big fan of BigAgnes and what they're doing.
I bought this tent with the intended use of bikepacking. I will say that the shortened poles allowed it to fit very nice on my handlebars. And the daisy chains on the stuff sack were great for running some voile straps through to secure them to the bike. Inside the tent, it is small and minimal. I haven't used the fly yet. The helmet storage is kinda silly. First I just hang my helmet on my bike, and second getting the helmet into the storage I feel like I might rip the mesh on the tent. So I just put other stuff there. Overall I am very happy with this tent. This tent is probably not for everyone. Really for minimal travel, small space, and functionality.
First of all, Big Agnes is a hreat company that stands by their products. I upgraded to this tent from a warranty claim on a Seedhouse 1. This tent is a great lightweight minimalist setup. I go ultralight and this fits the bill, could probably cram it into a Nalgene, short poles are also beneficial for bikepacking (easily fits between the drops). Setup is easy enough. There are a lot of internal pockets (love that). The downside, I am 6'2" and this tent is pretty small, I can lay in it easily enough but with a restless night im hitting the walls. I can maybe sit up fully in it, it's close. I consider it to be a luxury bivy. I can fit myself and maybe 2 dry bags inside, and I leave the rest in the vestibule. BUT I knew what I was getting into and most of the time the weight overcomes the sacrifices.
Ultralight and easy setup. Used this tent for a 5 day bikepacking trip paired with big Agnes sleeping pad. Scrapped the built in handlebar bag for a waterproof burrito bag. Two nights of nuclear rain and proper rain fly setup keeps ya dry to the bone. Snap pop and straighten gives you a quick setup and tear down. Stuff in a bag and your pedaling. 10 out of 10.
My Ultralight Fly Creek 1-man tent has held up well through many nights of use. I purchased it when I was preparing for a crazy backpacking trip I knew I needed to shave as much weight as possible for. As the only women in my group, I've never had a tent buddy to split weight with. This tent was a lifesaver on a challenging backpacking trip AND withstood all that mother nature threw at us with ease. No leaking, no tearing, no problems. However, it is very tight inside, and the guys say I look like a burrito to the bears. Thankfully, no bear problems at night so far!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Simple set up first time without using directions. Compact & light..perfect for solo travel. #sweepstakes
Love this tent. Lightweight + easy setup. I use it for backpacking as well as bikepacking!
These are advertised as bikepacking tents, but for anyone who is considering this for other recreational activities solely based on the appeal of its packable size...it is absolutely worth it! Like backpacking and bikepacking, motorcycle touring and adventure requires you to keep your pack as light as possible. I primarily travel solo, so the one "man" version of this tent worked perfectly. I've used it in the rain, as well as some pretty intense west Texas winds, with no issues. If you prefer to have a bit more room to move around in your tent, the Copper Spur or the two man version of the Fly Creek may be a better option. Best of all...this tent actually fits back in it's bag! I even store the footprint in the bag with it. I can fit this tent, my sleeping bag, q-core deluxe pad, and pillow in a 20L dry sack. Love it!
I recently completed the Colorado Trail on my bike and this was my tent of choice. I mounted it to my handlebars. See pics. It is an incredible piece of gear. It's easy to set up (although I there are few extra hooks on the rain fly that I couldn't figure out how to use (BA, can you help?). It's very strong and sturdy, and the vestibule was great for my shoes, helmet, and pack at night. I didn't feel cramped at all. There are great internal pockets for storage, and enough room for various other pieces of gear on either side of my sleep system. The only thing I would improve is the bar mounting system. I had to add a spare strap to keep it from rotating down onto my brake hoses/cables. I ride a 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper. I feel mounting this to a bar could be better than it was. But it did work and I'm still giving it 5 stars.