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This is the tent most thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers look for when trying to get their base weight down into the sub 7-8 pound range. The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2 tent is an amazing construction using Dyneema to drastically lower the weight.
This loss in weight doesn't adversely impact the durability though on this tent due to the use of Dyneema fabric. Though they aren't indestructible as long as proper care is taken this tent will last you through your hike and leave you wanting more!
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2 tent weighs in at only 1 lb 2 oz. Yes, you read that correctly, due to this, it is an amazing tent for your PCT, CDT, or AT thru-hike!
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Featuring Dyneema® Composite Fabric - Dyneema is respected as the premium brand for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. This fabric is ultralightweight, 100% rainproof and has high dimensional stability that resists stretching or sagging during temperature changes. Its unique structure creates a fabric with extremely high-tear strength and allows for welded construction, which eliminates seams and the need for seam tape, enhancing its durability and waterproofness.
Incredibly Ultralight Weight - These tents are extremely lightweight weighing in at 1 pound 2 ounces and due to this they require special care to increase their longevity. The use of a footprint is highly encouraged as not using a footprint could quickly damage your floor if you are not careful choosing a campsite selection
Limited Durability - If you don't take care in placement and it lays on rocks and sharp objects you will get wear and punctures quickly. Recommend purchasing the footprint or a Tyvek groundsheet.
Pullout Placement - There aren't many pullouts to give more room in the tent, to allow for lowering the weight Big Agnes didn't place pullouts to provide that super ultralight weight.
Single Color Option Only - There is no color available currently outside of this one version. Big Agnes has heard and passed on information to the development side to look into providing other color options.
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Big Agnes believes that innovation is born from real-world product testing, and that gear should be pushed to its limits. They have been dedicated to making the best gear possible to help hikers and campers get outside and chase their dreams with the best quality tents and gear available.
At our core, we want to inspire you to get outside and find the same appreciation for the backcountry we have. We’re a small company with the mountains just minutes from our office. We test product in these mountains and make gear that you can trust when you’re out there.
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Looking at the features and benefits is great, but taking a look at what real-and-actual customers have to say about a product offers a deeper dive of insight. Here we’ve curated reviews that reflect the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV 2 Backpacking Tent, providing feedback from product users and reviewers on independent review sites as well as on Amazon.
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The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2 Carbon is the lightest dedicated-pole tent that we have ever seen and would be an incredibly reasonable load for one or two people. Despite its futuristic feel, it stands up surprisingly well in the elements. With that achievement, there come a whole host of other considerations that we think don't quite hit the mark. It's a tight fit on the inside for two. Read More...
Solid so far and super light!
I finally got a chance to use this recently for 4 days in Hetch Hetchy (in Yosemite). I intend to primarily use this with my GF but this trip I used it solo. Previously we set this up in the living room and my GF and I talked through our thoughts on the tent for a while. We own a regular Fly Creek HV UL 2, a couple bivys, a low and high end 2 person mountaineering tent and a few backpacking hammocks. I generally do "shorter" trips of 2-8 days. Read More...
When you are looking for ultralight backpacking tents the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2 has got to be at the top of your list. This tent comes in the lightest weight class you will find in a fully functional tent that can survive a thru-hike over 2000+ miles.
This tent will last you many months of consistent use which will make the cost more than worth it. Most of the tents available with Dyneema have proven, like the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2, that they can be trusted for the long haul and provide you the necessary protection to weather like snow, high wind, and rain.
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