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db720UL2 is great. Im a big fan of BA tents, have a UL1 fly creek for lighter soli option and a ul2 for 2p more spacious option for 1 or 2 people. They tie down well and sit through weather decently.
Yep, have had good results up king range off the lost coast in cold, rainy and windy conditions with fly creek. Abd windy/ wet cobditions in big sur. Ul1 and ul2 have both worked for me
-Motor-Depends on the environment and weather you backpack in, imho. Xmid is roomy but not big and great in bad weather. Tarptent Protrek is more airy and versatile then xmid, but not as good in extreme weather. I'd recommend this first for good weather use. Sustained bad weather? I'd consider front entry, free standing/self supported, like BA Fly Creek UL1. Use a poncho or very small tarp to create crate a front porch for cooking/eating, etc.
Dismal-Club-3966In addition to the durston tents as already suggested (I have the x mid and while its very light because it’s a trekking pole tent, the fabric feels quite durable), I want to suggest the marmot tungsten 1 person tent. Less than 4lbs, durable, comfortable, less than $300. It’s the first backpacking tent I bought and it’s still the one I reach for on shorter trips where I’m not worried about weight. It’s so easy to set up, stays stable in wind and rain, and fits it pretty small spots without feeling claustrophobic inside. Others have suggested big Agnes — while I love the big Agnes fly creek 1p I have I would not describe it as very durable. I do a lot more patching of holes on that tent than the other two I mentioned. Still a great tent and I’m not getting rid of it anytime soon, but I don’t think it’s what you are looking for.
Yes!!! I’ve ended up using the footprint with my Big Agnes instead because it’s so delicate and the tungsten has been totally fine without it
pmonko1I used a Big Agnes Fly Creek 1 person tent most recently.
Ashamed_Chipmunk1403I second this one. Love mine
Away-Caterpillar-176Do 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
dagofinBig Agnes Fly Creek UL is a great light little tent, sub 2lbs, free standing, a little snug for 2P but a spacious 1P
Interesting-Month-97The 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.
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