Big Agnes - Fishhook UL2
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"We have traveled to 3 countries with it, set it up on taxis etc."
"Super easy. ... Took about 20-30 minutes"
"sets up in under 3 min including stake out time. ... Take down is just as fast and it fits in its storage bag with out much fuss. ... set up in under 90 seconds 120 if you putting in stakes."
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"The convenience of having a drone weight <250g esp. when travelling overseas is unmatched."
"the mini 4 pro’s size factor makes it such a breeze to take anywhere. ... If I’m traveling and taking a drone with me I grab the mini 4 pro- no brainer…"
"I love my Mini2 (not the SE). I have taken it to Europe and UK 3 times now."
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"My tent is about 11 years olds and still kicking."
"Ive had my big agnes longer than any other tent ive owned so far! ... I think its at least ten years old."
"stood up to a windstorm or two, and a snowstorm that collapsed several of the other tents in my group."
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"Big Agnes warranty and customer service help is top-notch. ... I sent them an email earlier this week and they responded within minutes with a fix that allowed me not to send the tent in and repair it myself."
"Nemo’s warranty is fantastic. ... They repaired a rainfly for free that I’m pretty sure definitely ripped due to me."
"their customer support was better than any company I’ve ever encountered ... When my first tent got some delamination on the waterproofing layer they replaced it for free"
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"I've had it up in a downpour and it stayed totally dry inside."
"Also pitched it on bare rock using rocks to hold the stakes on a decently breezy night and it was pretty bombproof."
"The osmo material is amazing in the rain and stays taught ... I’ve camped in 40mph wind and lashing rain in Dartmoor and it didn’t miss a beat, no leaks and I felt secure all night."
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"1 of them lasted under 2 years with CONSTANT HEAVY USE, until the rain fly started leaking a lot and the zippers broke."
"I’ve had trouble with zippers on Big Agnes tents, but I’am in the sand often."
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"1 of them lasted under 2 years with CONSTANT HEAVY USE, until the rain fly started leaking a lot and the zippers broke."
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"The pole design means they are under twist pressure, and after I'd replaced the third set of poles I decided to go inflatable. ... and the poles kept breaking."
"A week in, a pole broke in the wind"
"the poles bent irreparably in mild/moderate wind conditions ... It lasted less than a year"
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"I’ve had trouble with zippers on Big Agnes tents, but I’am in the sand often."
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"My only comment on Big Agnes in my experience is that the tents are fragile because they are so ultralight. ... I’ve had my Copper Spur poles snap twice. ... it’s not great when you’re in the back country and you’ve got to hold everything together with duck tape just to make it through the rest of the trip."
"Ultralight materials are very light, yes, but they are very delicate and tear and/or get holes easily. Ask me how I know..."
"But if you have an ultralight tent, the fabric is much lighter and thinner: way easier for ants, mice, etc. to chew into."
I have a Big Agnes. Love the tent and love the brand.
r/overlanding • Tent Recommendations ->Big Agnes, MSR, and Nemo are 3 of the best tent brands available. I ran the warranty desk for an outdoor gear company, and saw the least amount of warranty issues with those brands. They’re not inexpensive, but, you get what you pay for. I have a Big Agnes tent that’s at least 10 years old, we use it regularly and only have to hose the dirt off. It’s amazing. Nemo is awesome too, I know a lot of people with Nemo tents and they love them. I just got an MSR 3 person tent and absolutely love it. Definitely get a 2 person tent. The general rule is to take however many people will be sleeping in the tent, and add 1. So 1 person = 2 person tent, 2 ppl = 3 person tent and so on. A 2 person tent is more comfortable for having your gear inside the tent, changing your clothes, etc. If you don’t plan to go backpacking with it, I’d get a 3-4 person tent just for the space.
r/CampingGear • What brands or types of tents should I be looking to get? ->After dealing with a warranty issue with Durston I would rather deal with Big Agnes
r/Ultralight • Big Agnes' new ultralight tents (VST) coming in January 2026 ->Big Agnes warranty and customer service help is top-notch. I sent them an email earlier this week and they responded within minutes with a fix that allowed me not to send the tent in and repair it myself.
r/CampingGear • Gearlabs top 19 tents are all 200$+. One is even over a thousand. Are those of ua getting the 70$ amazon special really buying junk?! ->Tough to choose light AND strong. Since the strength comes from the tent poles and lighter tends use less tent poles. I would say the strength would also come from how and where you pitch the tent. Pitching it slightly protected or if the wind will help a ton. Also pitching the vestibule into the wind will help with the aerodynamics. Don't just pitch the tent any which way. Think about how the wind will hit the tent. Check out Big Agnes... I've been in some blizzards with them... held the weight of the snow and kept Standing after heavy winds
r/camping • Lightest strong Dome Tent (1-2ppl) I can find please? ->Try the REI re/supply. I got a Big Agnes tent that retails for $499 for $134. Also, REI sale is coming up in a few weeks and there will probably be a good deal on their own brand tents and others.
r/CampingGear • Need advice regarding a Packable tent ->https://geartrade.ca/ they stock a bit of budget gear and they are not amazon. Also try thelasthunt.com, and https://www.sportchek.ca/en.html they can have some good gear in clearance. I really enjoy my big agnes tent and they are available in long, but they are pricy when not on sale.
r/CampingandHiking • Question about budget backpacking tents. ->I have the UL2 and it’s a great tent. It looks like the design of both is very similar, but the tiger wall is slightly lighter. WRT durability the fabric is quite thin so I always carry a footprint, but no durability issues with about 2 weeks total use time. All that being said if you have multiple little ones both of these tents are probably going to be quite cramped for you. Even if you only have one I regret going with the two person over the three when I take my girlfriend camping with me.
r/CampingGear • Marmot superalloy 3p vs big agnes tiger wall ul3 ->Ive had my big agnes longer than any other tent ive owned so far! I think its at least ten years old.
r/CampingGear • What brands or types of tents should I be looking to get? ->Paria is a glorified dropshipping company. Durston and Big Agnes are good options, you don't need anything more niche honestly
r/CampingandHiking • Alternatives to the big names/lesser known companies? (Tents) ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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