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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8 Tent: 8-Person 4-Season
Can the fly be rolled up, staked up with short poles, or lifted...
By Vicki Patrick
Ranked #368 - 4-Season Tents
March 17, 2010
Can the fly be rolled up, staked up with short poles, or lifted in some way without removing the whole thing when it's a warm day (and no threat of rain)?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Brian Reyman
Ranked #15 - 4-Season Tents
April 19, 2011
I'm sure something could be worked out, although it would take a bit of effort as there is nothing automatically built in. Also, as this is a 4-season tent, the vents are few and pretty high on the tent. As a result, rolling up the fly a little wouldn't have quite the same effect as on other tents. In really hot weather with little chance of rain, it's probably worth taking the fly off the whole way.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] polyester ripstop, PU coating (1500mm); [floor] polyester, PU coating (1500mm); [walls] polyester ripstop, polyester mesh
- Canopy:
- double wall
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 5
- Pole Material:
- DAC Pressfit
- Pole Attachment:
- clip and sleeve
- Floor Space:
- 112 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- [length] 175 in; [widest] 115 in; [narrowest] 84 in
- Interior Height:
- 72 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 35 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 27 x 16 x 8 in
- Seams:
- [fly & floor] fully taped
- Ventilation:
- adjustable vents, mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 22 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- base camp, car camping, family camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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