Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 1 Solution Dye Tent

Product detailed description

For 2021, Big Agnes is introducing its new Solution Dye line. The most significant change is the new material, which is now dyed with the utmost consideration for the environment. Solution Dye is more resistant to UV radiation and drastically reduces energy and water consumption during production. Water consumption has been reduced by up to 50%, and carbon emissions and chemical use have been cut by 80%. The tent’s design has also been modified, primarily to increase interior space. The entrance arch has been redesigned, and the overall interior space has been expanded for greater comfort inside the tent. All 2021 tents also feature new tent stakes from the renowned DAC brand; these now have a different, more stable cross-section and are lighter and stronger.

The Fly Creek series is designed for the lowest possible weight with maximum space. Key features include a single front entrance, a smaller vestibule, and no extra space. But it still features a double-wall, freestanding construction at the stated weight, plenty of room for a sleeping pad, a bunch of high-quality stakes, guy lines with line locks, and storage bags. A complete package. But don’t worry, it’s not just a tiny coffin—even someone 190 cm tall can fit comfortably lengthwise. When I sit inside at 182 cm, I have more than 10 cm of headroom. You set up the inner tent first; the specially designed poles are color-coded so you can’t get them mixed up.

You unfold the corners of the floor and stake them down, then snap the mosquito net onto the aluminum poles. You can therefore use it for sleeping under the stars while still being protected from bloodthirsty insects. You drape the waterproof flysheet over the inner tent; the straps at the corners are again color-coded. In several places, attach it to the poles using Velcro loops, and in the middle of the side panels, clip it to the mosquito net using a carabiner (this pulls the mosquito net walls outward and significantly increases the interior space). At the point where the pole attaches to the floor, simply clip the flysheet to the floor strap using a plastic buckle.

You can either thread the remaining tension points onto the floor tent pegs or pull them over the guyline, then use a line lock to secure them separately. With a quick glance at the instructions, this goes smoothly and quickly even on the first try. Everything is simple and well thought out. Many details of the tent show that Big Agnes knows what they’re doing—whether it’s the use of line locks, several pockets on the sides and one at the top for a phone, headlamp, etc., and above all, excellent craftsmanship.

So if low weight is a priority for you, the Fly Creek HV UL1 is the ideal choice. For several years now, it has been the most popular tent on the Appalachian and  Pacific Crest Trail!

If you’d appreciate more room in all directions, the slightly heavier Copper Spur HV UL1 would be a better choice.

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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Solution Dye:

• Packed dimensions: 13 x 47 cm
• DAC poles and stakes (11 pieces)
• New design for more interior space (HV stands for High Volume)
• Two-way entrance zipper covered by a flap – it’s not a bad idea to unzip it a bit from the top at night for better ventilation
• Large pockets on the sides and above the head
• All guy lines and straps are reflective so you don’t trip over them with your headlamp
• The flysheet attaches to the poles with Velcro and to the inner tent with carabiners – this ensures excellent tension and high stability of the tent
• Materials: floor and flysheet – siliconized rip-stop nylon with a waterproof PU coating on the inside.& Inner tent – a combination of breathable nylon and polyester mesh. Poles and stakes  – duralumin
• All seams taped with solvent-free waterproof PU tape (PVC and VOC-free)
• Option to purchase the original “Footprint”  – with this, the tent can be used in Fast Fly mode – just the flysheet without the inner tent. It then essentially becomes a tarp for two with an amazing weight  595 g!!!
• The total weight, including everything, is 907 g – inner tent, flysheet, tent poles, stakes, bags, repair kit in case of a broken pole