How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

This 2-person Big Agnes tent is an ultralight dream come true. Strong and dynamic Dyneema® fibers make it lightweight, highly tear resistant and fully waterproof.
Made in USA.
View the Big Agnes Tiger Wall Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 6 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 1 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 1 lb. 11 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 17.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 27 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8 + 8 square feet |
| Peak Height | 39 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | Carbon fiber/aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Breathable nylon ripstop |
| Floor Fabric | Ultralightweight Dyneema® |
| Rainfly Fabric | Ultralightweight Dyneema® |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
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Didn’t even make it to the trailhead. Set up in the yard and noticed the tape separating on the bottom of the rain fly
Absurd! This is the same tent as the platinum version but $1,050 (at full retail) more for lighter higher tech fabric and carbon fiber poles. Total weight difference 7oz. SEVEN! Do I want it - You bet I do! I have the UL2 version, love the tent, geometry, etc etc… did not spring for the Platinum, did not know this Carbon existed. Before I send $150 an ounce to shave 7ozs. I would have to have a hard look in the mirror and an honest conversation about the 20lbs I could shave by dropping a few inches off my waist first! If I was doing the PCT, AT, Colorado etc. would I spend the coin on this. Absolutely!
I came in to purchase this tent, but REI couldn't offer any good mortgage rates! Even for members! Guess I'll have to settle for one in the low hundreds.