Big Agnes - Tiger Wall UL2

I love the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2! I don’t agree you need a 3p for 2 people though. I’ve had two in mine many times. It’s just tight and your bags have to go outside. If you want more room though, yeah the 3p bc the 2p is tiiiiight lol

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I have the Tigerwall UL2 and whenever I hike above treeline, where the winds are intense, I have to use my trekking poles to prop it up. Otherwise, I woke up one night and the tent was literally right above my face. The waterproofing could be a little better too.

There is no problem with ventilation in Tiger Wall since the inner tent is almost entirely mesh the amount of air coming through under the fly is plenty. But if you want a semi-freestanding tent I would rather recommend Mountain Hardwear Strato UL 2, it has more space. Not sure if you can find it for £300 though. Between the ones you consider X-mid is actually the champion in terms of space inside.

I love my Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2. I hear good things about the Copper Spur UL2 as well.

Yup. UL2 fits me and my beautiful wife and two idiot chihuahuas perfect. But I get why people want a 3 person for a bit of extra room. When I go solo it holds everything inside just fine. I look at it like my van. My van is not for living in. My van is for sleeping in and storing items.

I’ve got a lot of miles in wide range of conditions, including horrible wind and rain w Tiger Wall UL 2. Also have used Copper Spur UL 1 and 2. Heavier but beasts in bad conditions. Don’t know how TW UL 2 design compares to UL 1.

My TW UL 2, opposite experience. Solid performance in heavy wind, rain and snow. Mine has a lot of through hiking nights on it, still going strong fr 2018.

If I were to go back I time when purchasing a tent, I would have gotten this one. I also have a Tiger Wall UL2 and it does poorly with wind. It flexes too much amongst other things.

Big Agnus UL2 is a nice tent. Easy to set up. Not as light as some but very sturdy and roomy.

I almost bought this one but went with the UL Tigerwall instead. Definitely the right call.

I just bought both of these. Steep and cheap had the tiger wall on sale for $160 so it seemed like a great back up to have

It’s a good tent, very light for the size. I have a tigerwall by them and I am happy.

Tiger Wall is the GOAT tent. Light, 3 season but can be taken to below freezing, strong AF. I would note that if you are buying a 2 person tent, buy the 3 person tigerwall, not the 2

General comment on the BA Fly Creek: If you're considering the Fly Creek, get the Tiger Wall instead. It is basically the same sent, but the difference is having two side entrances on the Tiger Wall vs. a single rear entrance on the Fly Creek. With two adults (especially two adults and two kids), you'll be tripping over each other if you do not make having _two side entrances_ a must-have feature for a _backpacking_ tent. If you were getting a car camping tent, which would be much larger and spacious, you could get away with a single entrane. But not a backpacking tent. TL;DR - Fly Creek is a great tent, just probably not the right design for your application.

Do you meant the PCT? Never heard of the CBT, but I certainly don’t know all the trails out there. I hiked the PCT last year with a big Agnes tigerwall and it was fantastic. Found mine used for a great deal, but I believe even new they are probably close to your $500 limit. Lots and lots of Durstons on trail also tho, and the folks I talked to loved theirs so that seems like a solid choice too. No experience with the other brands tho, other than a montbell fleece that I love. Condensation is more a factor of inside vs outside temps than precipitation, although you should be prepared for some soggy, foggy days especially towards the end of September.

I also got that Tiger Wall sale. It’s gonna be my “friend wants to try backpacking” tent.

Personally snapped a three season tent on rainier from the wind a few seasons ago. Granted it was a big Agnes tiger wall. Upgraded to a mountain hardware tango and it’s great.

One thing I’d add is that I already have a 1P MSR Hubba and a Big Agnes Tiger Wall, both I love and find comfy / spacious but they aren’t robust enough for Scottish winter. I’m thinking the MSR Access 1 may have been a better choice for my palatial headroom desires ! (For a similar budget as the Abisko) I do love hanging out in the tent. ⛺️

I have the XMid Pro 2 and backpack with one of our huskies almost every trip. Mika is 45lbs, Max is 50lbs. Just one dog and me fit easily with extra room for gear. Two people and one of our dogs would work but be tight. (replaced a Strat Li but below applies to both tents) To protect the floor, I bring a full size z-fold pad (generic z-lite). I cut it into two pieces - about 1/3 and 2/3rds. I place them together to put where the dog will be sleeping. I cut it into two pieces so that I can use the 2/3rd piece under my pad in the event I get cold. They can still use the 1/3rd. I lay a costco quilt over the top of the pad. The like to "dig" sometimes. Between the pad and quilt, it protects the floor long enough until I can tell them to stop. For just casual walking in and out of the tent, laying down etc, there would be no need to protect the floor. Kneeling on a sharp rock or stick would probably do more damage than a dog stepping on the floor. We also have a Big Agnes UL2 and UL3 we've used for people and dogs. Only damage to any of the tents (first time out in a brand new UL3) was when I walked away with the dog in the tent and she paw'd at the screen and ripped it. Luckily, she hit the pocket so it didn't affect the door.

I have the UL2 and it’s a great tent. It looks like the design of both is very similar, but the tiger wall is slightly lighter. WRT durability the fabric is quite thin so I always carry a footprint, but no durability issues with about 2 weeks total use time. All that being said if you have multiple little ones both of these tents are probably going to be quite cramped for you. Even if you only have one I regret going with the two person over the three when I take my girlfriend camping with me.

Right now REI is clearing out excellent Big Agnes 2P tents. They’re the best for the price. Light, tough, freestanding. Easy setup. No gimmicks.

I have a 1p REI tent and a 2p Big Agnes. I use the smaller one in colder conditions because it takes less space in my pack, which makes more room for extra insulation. When it’s warmer, I don’t need all the extra warmth at night so I can bring the bigger tent. My typical camping trip is 1-2 nights, and I try to keep my pack weight low, but I will always pack the bigger tent when I can.