Gear Review
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 Ultra Light Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
Awesome, light, small packed size
By Mike
Ranked #43 - Tents
January 31, 2012
The total packed weight of this rivals a tarp, and is even lighter in many cases when considering the weight of trekking poles. Since I don't use trekking poles a tarp tent would cause me to carry unnecessary weight. The set up is really straightforward and the tent guys out nicely. It is surprisingly roomy inside and allows for me, my pack, and all the respective gear. It breathes well, keeps in warmth, and I have incurred no condensation problems yet. The front entry may not be for everyone, but I have found it to be no real hindrance. The vestibule seems adequate for a solo tent. It has proved to be more durable than the lightweight material would suggest and I have had good experience with it fending off foul weather and wind.
View Details: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 Ultra Light Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] nylon ripstop, polyurethane (1200mm); [floor] nylon ripstop, polyurethane (1200mm); [body] nylon ripstop, polyester mesh
- Wall Type:
- double-wall
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- twist clip, hub
- Floor Space:
- 22 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 86 30 42 in
- Interior Height:
- 38 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 5.5 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 19 5 in
- Seams:
- fully taped with solvent free polyurethane
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fly Included:
- yes
- Trail Weight:
- 1 lb 14 oz
- Recommended Use:
- ultralight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: April 20, 2012 By: Mike
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Don't let the overall ratings throw you, they are skewed by a few deficient members who either didn't know how to properly rate a product, or didn't know what product they were buying. In the photo you can see my Granite Gear Blaze AC 60 on the left, a Western Mountaineering Alpinlite (replaced by a Versalite) to the right, and resting on top of a PAC Outdoors Peak Elite inflatable pad. If you squint to look at the footbox of the tent you can see there was still plenty of room, and I found the solo tent to be considerable more spacious, but still thermally efficient, than I expected.
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