Big Agnes

Fly Creek HV UL 2

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Reddit IconAway-Caterpillar-176
12 months ago

[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.)

Reddit IconKazin236
11 months ago

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.

11 months ago

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.

Reddit IconOk_Swing_7194
10 months ago

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

Reddit IconIm_the_dude_
5 months ago

I am using a Big Gnes Fly Creek 2, and it's fine for me and my wife. Was in a rain last summer on and off for several hours and stated dry as a bone. I think it's right at 1 kg trail ready, maybe slightly less. Easy setup and takedown.

Reddit Iconsjlufi
5 months ago

I'm 6'3" 210lbs and my wife is 5'3" and similarly proportioned. We've use a Flycreek UL2 for more than a decade. It is fine for us for weekend trips where we are going to be moving regardless if weather. I don't want to do more than sleep in it. My current over-40 and several-previous-surgeries body would like a bit more headroom and a side door or two rather than the end loading design. I use a hammock for solo camping.

Reddit IconAlienDelarge
9 months ago

I found a Big Agnes Flycreek UL2 on clearance a dew years back and have been using that for me and the dog

Reddit IconInteresting-Month-97
about 2 months ago

The zoom ul is a good lightweight summer pad but notorious for sleeping cold for its r value. Their sleeping bags/quilts are nothing special either comparing them to cottage companies. Where they shine is their tents. The tigerwall and fly creek ul series semi freestanding tents were the gold standard for backpacking before high end trekking pole tents swooped in. They are still great products though and depending on your use could be worth owning. Their skyline ul stool is overpriced and doesn’t belong in a ul thru hiking bag but is nice to have for shorter trips and other uses outside backpacking. It’s very light and compact so it can come in handy if you need a portable chair for anything.

Reddit IconBookhuggger
about 2 months ago

Funny you should mention the Fly Creek to trekking pole tent progression as I did exactly that. Still have my beat Fly Creek 2 around to lend out to friends- it served me well but now a days I’m either driving up to the site or walking in with trekking poles I may as well use for my shelter. I do think the Fly Creek is good - especially used. The title was a bit sensational.

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