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The North Face
Wawona 6
86% positive of 132 users
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.
Fly Creek HV UL1 Solution Dye
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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Reddit Reviews
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Alternative-Peace620Not bikepacking specific but my Big Agnes fly creek Ultralight 1 tent is a slapper for both bike packing and distance hiking
BlueRemakeBig Agnes Fly Creek 1, it's a very small tent though with a front entry. Some people don't like that but I don't mind.
pmonko1I used a Big Agnes Fly Creek 1 person tent most recently.
I sold my bivvy after a pretty miserable experience in the UP in some hot and humid conditions last summer. Used a single person Big Agnes tent in hot and humid conditions in PR recently. Much better camping experience. Worth the extra pound and packability issues IMO.
Individual-Card-1639I have a Big Agnes 1P and it’s plenty big.
RoboMikeIdahoAnother vote for BA, but the 1p
anabranch_glitchMy fly creek lasted a whole 15 backpacking trips before the pole hub at the pinnacle of the tent broke while setting it up and Big Agnes warranty just stopped responding hahah. Oh and the pole clip broke, needed to be replaced, and it got random little micro-tears in the tent body. Never buying their garbage again. I went back to Tarptent and Six Moon Designs.
Yeah, I did enjoy the tent when I was using it. Their UL fabrics are way too delicate for my style of backpacking though.
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New campers or those looking for a low-cost, easy-to-use option.
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Families or campers who prioritize living space and comfort over portability.
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Campers in tropical or summer environments.
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Campers expecting prolonged rain and sustained wind where shelter stability and weatherproofing are non-negotiable.
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