How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Made for 2-wheeled overnights, this Big Agnes tent is built for on- and off-road adventure. It packs down small and is easy to attach to your bike. The solution-dyed fabric is resistant to UV fade.


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View the Big Agnes Tiger Wall Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Weight | 3 lbs. 5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 5 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 x 13 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 66/60 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 38 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8 + 8 square feet |
| Peak Height | 42 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Solution-dyed ripstop 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 Type | Semifreestanding |
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This has been my go to tent for camping the past year or so now and it has seen use on the tour divide, BWCA, and a bunch of smaller trips. I've been very pleased with it's durability, lightweight and ease of use. I've primarily used it as a two person tent and it has plenty of space for two oversized sleeping pads and gear. The gear loft is very handy for stashing two helmets to keep them away from chewing mice. I was worried it was a goner when a strong storm and 50+mph winds came out of nowhere in the boundary water, but it battled the winds and kept us dry despite a subsequent monsoon and water roaring underneath. My only complaint is that the stakes that came with it weren't very user friendly in rocky environments. After bending a few I swapped them for some titanium shepherds hooks which are easier to use and hold adequately.
I've used this tent for bike packing the roads of the Eastern Sierras. It fits on my road bike handlebars perfectly. Form and Function, this tent is IT! Easy to set up, break down, and so fun to sleep in.
I've taken this tent out now half a dozen times. It's super easy to set up and Big Agnes has thought out all the little details. Reflective everything makes it easy to set up in the dark. The clicks to attach the fly to the tent are *chefs kiss*. The pockets inside are a game changer. Feels stable in the wind & rain. Few small complaints: - Two toggles that don't have a corresponding loop to tie the fly into. - On the contrary, one of the doors has no toggle to tie up. - Can be hard to get out without getting wet from the fly if it has been raining.
This is a very well-made high-quality tent, which is very light and small. It is by no means a three man tent. The UL three is a two-man tent at best. Do not try to use this for three people.
This tent sets up easily, vented well enough to keep condensation to a min, and is super light. The pack size (1' long) makes it easy to fit across my handlebars.