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Ultralight, stripped-back shelter with improved fabric performance and a clear focus on fast movement
Big Agnes says:
Featuring the lightest-yet iteration of our revolutionary HyperBead™ fabric, the redesigned Tiger Wall Platinum is one of the lightest freestanding shelters on the market.
Two doors, two vestibules, and all the features you need for backcountry comfort - without the weight and bulk of extra frills. Designed for efficiency, the Tiger Wall Platinum is built for fast and light trail missions where every ounce counts.
Our Verdict
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent is essentially the same proven design as previous versions, now updated with new HyperBead fabric. This brings measurable gains, with around 6% less weight, improved waterproofing, and increased strength. In practice, the biggest difference is reduced stretch when wet, so the fly holds its tension better in damp conditions and needs less adjustment overnight.
At 862g for the fly, inner and poles, the low weight is the biggest draw. Pack size is compact, and the semi-freestanding design keeps things simple, pitching is very easy and intuitive, with a straightforward pole structure.
Internal space is efficient rather than generous. The floor tapers, so two standard mats fit,, and two wide mats sadly won't fit. Headroom is good for the weight, and the dual doors and vestibules help with access and gear storage.
Ventilation is strong thanks to the mesh-heavy inner, with good airflow in milder conditions. In more exposed or colder camps, that openness is more noticeable. Weather protection is solid for settled three-season use, but this is not a shelter designed for harsher or fully exposed pitches.
This tent suits campsite-to-campsite routes and established trails such as the West Highland Way or routes through the Lakes, where pitches are more predictable. It is less suited to more exposed wild camps where durability and protection become more important.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Featuring our lightest HyperBead™ fabric technology, designed for minimizing weight without sacrificing performance
- Our HyperBead™ fabric is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof and two times stronger than traditional fabrics, without added water repellent chemicals
- High volume architecture provides generous livable space
- Two large, side entry doors featuring dry entry/exit vestibules to keep gear dry
- Dual zipper doors on body allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
- Ceiling pocket and side pockets provide ample storage space
- More usable space between your feet and tent wall with structured, stake-supported foot end corners
- Increased airflow with Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors and double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting from the top or bottom
- Featherlite Poles provide incredible strength in all conditions
- TipLok™ Tent Buckle provides secure pole tip capture, rainfly attachment, tensioner, and stake-out loop
- Quick Stash door keeper on tent body makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
- Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops
- Hook & loop tabs connect fly to pole structure at guyout points providing perfect pitch and extra stability
- Pre-cut reflective guylines and reflective webbing shine in the light of a headlamp, helping prevent tripping
- To extend the life of your tent floor and enable fast fly compatibility, we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately
Specifications
Our Specs -
- Flysheet weighs: 293g
- Inner weighs: 309g
- Poles weigh: 260g
- Total weight: 862g (excludes pegs & bags)
- Pegs x 11 weigh: 100g (per peg)
Big Agnes Specs -
- Trail Weight: 845g / 1lb 14oz
- Total Weight: 953g / 2lb 2oz
- Packed Size: 37 x 12cm / 14.75" x 4.75"
- Floor Area: 3.3m² / 35ft²
- Vestibule Area: 0.9m² / 9ft²
- Head Height: 119 cm / 47"
- Footprint Weight: 115g / 4.05oz
Material & Construction
- Rainfly/Floor: Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric; 7D nylon ripstop with a 1500mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS
- Tent Body: Breathable 7D nylon ripstop, and polyester mesh
- Poles: DAC Featherlite pole set
- Waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane taped seams (No PVC or VOCs)
- Gear lofts (sold separately): fits Triangle, Large Trapezoid and Wall
- Fast fly setup available with compatible footprint (sold separately)
- 6” Dirt Dagger™ UL Stakes included: 8
