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Big Agnes Salt Creek SL3 Tent
$299.73Compared to $399.95*Save 25%
Ideal for backpacking and car camping alike, this 3-door Big Agnes tent has 2 side doors and vestibules. A head-entry door with awning transforms into a stargazing vantage point.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
3-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
4 lbs. 11 oz.
Floor Area
42 square feet
- Front entry drop-down door with awning-style vestibule creates extra venting on hot summer nights, an additional exit route and extra storage space for pets and gear
- 2 side doors are covered by vestibules with stormflaps to ensure dry entry and storage
- Dual-zipper doors close smoothly and allow easy entry; you can use just one zipper for quick reach-through access
- Quick Stash door keepers on the tent body make stowing unzipped doors quick and easy
- Fly vent increases airflow and reduces condensation; low vents on the vestibule doors add airflow while still providing coverage
- Breathable ripstop polyester and mesh tent fabric offer durable tear strength
- 4-way DAC Pressfit hub creates vertical walls that maximize space for your head and shoulders
- 3D bin pocket in the foot provides off-the-floor storage; ceiling pocket and 2 mesh pockets add storage space; 2 media pockets provide clean earbud cord routing
- Multiple interior loops for attaching accessories, mtnGLO® tent and camp lights or a Large Trapezoid, Trapezoid, Square or Triangle gear loft (not included)
- Precut guylines and tensioners are attached to the fly; reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners make them easy to see at night
- Comes with 8 lightweight aluminum hook stakes and 2 awning guylines
- To extend the life of your tent floor, Big Agnes recommends using a matching footprint (not included); Fast Fly setup available with footprint
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 4 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 3 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 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 | Polyester/mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Ripstop polyester |
| Rainfly Fabric | Ripstop polyester |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Location:north shore Boston
Age:35–44
4 weeks ago
best tent
Yes , I recommend this product
I tried many tents before I landed on this one. Tons of small details with pockets and loops to either hang or tuck things. Easy to set up alone. I prefer the 3 person so I have some extra room to set up the double big Agnes inflatable cot or to set up a crazy creek chair to sit in…or room for a friend. Its only flaw is the string for the large pouch across the back where I stash everything. It broke after a few uses BUT it’s still a five star tent. I used a magnet clip to solve the problem. My only gripe is I have not been able to find poles that work for the awning system on the rain fly so it would be nice if something like that was included or sold. I’ve used this tent many times across multiple camping seasons in different conditions and it’s still holding up.
Age:35–44
