Big Agnes - Fly Creek HV UL 2

Not at that price and weight. I like the fly creek UL 2 as a light option, but it’s more expensive. On the cheaper side is the half dome or quarter dome but they are heavy and prices vary. A good tent will last you many years, so factor that into your decision.

My favorite car camp tent is the REI half dome. It’s actually comfortable. If you want a cheaper option, the Ozark Trail tent from Walmart is pretty decent, but doesn’t have aluminum poles. The half dome can do backpacking, but it is on the heavy side. When I care about weight, I bring my Fly Creek from Big Agnes. Copper Spur and Nemo Hornet are also great options. The fly creek is crazy light, but you really have to like the second person if you’re going to fit two.

Copper spur is awesome. 2p tents are tight with two people. If I want room, I use the REI half dome. If I’m concerned about weight, I use a fly creek ul2. Two pads barely fit in the fly creek, but it works, and I’ve had two people and a 45lb dog in there. It depends on priorities, how much hiking you will do, and how much you like the person you are with. Also, are you willing to have two tents? A copper spur 2 for tougher backpacking and a cheaper tent for easy trips and car camping works as a great combo.

https://preview.redd.it/kvtmhsjv9j9f1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7783be7d019ab34c94abf36f71b3bcb6a4532ec7 Two adults, one 45lb dog in a fly creek ul2. It’s just wide enough for two pads, and the rainfly has to be guyed out or condensation is an issue. It works. But if he got stir crazy, it wasn’t pleasant. My biggest issue with it is that I’m 6’2, so my head and feet are touching the ends. This often leads to condensation on my feet. But, realistically, that happens in any light tent I’ve tried unless I sleep diagonally.

I actually used my fly creek in Iceland. It’s an amazing tent. With the wind, I found a natural break to pitch by. But my buddy loves his copper spur and thinks the weight is well worth it. It is also faster to setup well because it is free standing. I can get the fly creek up in a hurry, but if I have to treasure hunt for sticks and rocks to tie to, that adds a lot of time, which sucks when it’s raining. My buddy is a big fan of Nemo as well and says the Hornet is worth considering.

Similar vein I love my fly creek UL 2. Perfect for 1 person, super light and simple. Fits my partner and I fine. I wish I got the tiger wall 2 tbh just to have a little extra room and two entrances, worth the extra weight for backpacking as a couple. Fly creek is so perfect for solo backpacking though

[I like the big Agnes fly creek](https://www.outlandusa.com/p/big-agnes-fly-creek-hv-ul2-solution-dye-graygreige-2-person) but it's very cramped for 2 people. I'd say you both need to be on the smaller side, but definitely completely sealed and free standing (it's awkward if you can't peg it, but it ultimately stands.)

Do you want it to actually fit 2 people? I love my big agnes fly creek UL but when two people are in it, you better be down to cuddle. Me and my bag have sooo much room though

I've been sleeping in tents for decades and have never used a footprint. The Fly Creek is a very reasonable tent, especially at that price point.

Why Not buy the Fly Creek and MYOG your ground sheet from tyvek for ~15 € (Extremtextil) You don’t even need to sew it. Just cut it with scissors and leave the edges raw or put some masking tape on P.S. I am fully sold on MYOG since a year - it can be loads of fun!

unpopular opinion here, since most people are "all in" for trekking pole tents, but Big AgnesFly Creek HV UL2 is also sub-2lbs (1lb 15 oz), and if you take Gossamer Gear The Two (24oz+ once you include cordage) and add two trekking poles, Big Agnes will actually be lighter than GG The Two. Advantages of Big Agnes is: it's (semi)free standing so can be setup with no stakes if needed, in very tight places, and is a true double-wall. You can leave the fly at home if you only need the inner, or only use the footprint+fly with no mesh, for weight savings, so it's modular. I suspect due to steeper slope at the corners BA will give you a bit more space efficiency for similar footprint. If you definitely bringing 2 poles, GG The Two wins by \~7 oz or so, but you would need to take a careful accounting of all options that are important to you, cordage, stakes etc. There is no one "correct" answer here.

Seconded, have used this alone and also shared it. Reasonable to carry solo and doable shared!

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 well over 200 nights of use (with a tyvek diy ground sheet)guessing its about 1/2 worn out. 1kg. Great single person adventure cycling tent with room inside for gear.

Big Agnes fly creek 2 is 1kg which is about the weight of a full water bottle. Cheap insurance if the weather turns nasty. Yes you will need a sleeping bag & mat. The smallest sleeping bag has down in it & you are best getting one that is treated with a waterproof/ resistant system. Japanese are crazy for camping. They have lots of opportunities to camp or you can just set up in one of the parks in town near 7/11 or Onsen. I spend a month a year touring Japan & camp lots & Im 63. https://seatosummit.com.au/products/the-traveller-down-sleeping-bag https://seatosummit.com.au/products/ultralight-insulated-mat You dont need premium brands. Shop around & see whats on clearance, just make sure it light & reasonable quality. Naturehike make cheap tents. One last thing, check out Alee on cyclingabout he had info on touring on a road bike in japan. https://www.cyclingabout.com/guide-bicycle-touring-bikepacking-japan/ Message me if u need more info. You dont need to go overboard but you need light reliable gear that will last. My tents last about 10 years, sleeping bag & mattress about 15 years & I use them 30 to 40 nights a year.

Big Agnes fly creek hv ul 2 person tent. 1kg/2.2pounds. Great touring tent for one person or a couple

Yes, I love my Big Agnes Fly Creek2 HV as well. I’ve had it almost 10 years and it’s still going strong.

While I agree that you should plan on using a 1P tent for a long solo thru-hike, I consider the Fly Creek UL2 to be a misnamed 1P tent. Yes, I own one. I would never take it on a trip with my husband, but it's perfectly sized for one person and your gear. u/MonumentMan wrote: "Having a larger tent is a NEGATIVE - it literally will not fit at certain campsites." True, but a Fly Creek UL2 should fit just about anywhere.

I am one of those people who won't trade off much comfort to reduce weight. You can be surprisingly comfortable in camp while still carrying a light load. For example, a large tarp can actually be more comfortable than a tiny tent, especially if bugs are not significant. I've always seen the weight trade-off as more of a comfort on trail vs. comfort in camp balance. I've dramatically reduced my pack weight thanks to the information here and elsewhere, while still maintaining reasonable comfort in camp. If my husband and I tried to share our Fly Creek UL2, neither of us would get any sleep. The slightest noise or movement from either of us would wake the other up.