UL2 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
I have a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1, non bikepacking version, that version was sold out during COVID.
My tent has seen at least 45+ days of use. Other than the bags, it shows very little signs of wear. It's held up great in weather (many mountain thunder storms). The whole tent, poles, stakes, bags, and ground tarp weighs less than 1.5 lbs. Super easy to set up and stores in very small spaces. With the poles strapped on top, the whole tent fits in my handlebar roll with plenty of room to spare for other gear.
My biggest complaint about the tent is that it is "semi free standing". Meaning, in a pinch it will work without being staked down, but to maximize space and airflow, you need to fully stake it out.
I like my Fly Creek UL2 as a solo tent, but no way would I plan to use a Fly Creek UL1/UL2 or Copper Spur in 50 mph winds.
You need a bombproof tent under those conditions, and that means stronger fabrics than these tents use.
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.
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