Big Agnes Tent Guide
Mar 04, 2024
Three Wire Hooped Bivy
It's a straightforward pitch, just one pole. The bivvy can be secured with five peg-out points, though only three pegs are provided, unless in strong winds, once your matt is inside, that will give the bivvy most of its structure.
I'm assuming the "three wire" in the Three wire hooped bivvy refers to the three additional guy out points (you only get three pegs, and eight are required if you wish to peg it out fully), two at the feet and one at the head. These increase the internal volume, pulling the bivvy taught, but If you want to get the most volume out of this feature, incorporating a trekking pole to help lift the guy live vertically, then pegging out the bivvy would add even more space.
Copper Spur
Copper Spur HV UL
Big Agnes have done a great job of updating the 2020 Copper Spur series of tents because they are lighter, use stronger fabrics and are still freestanding giving you get a good head height which is maintained over a wide area due to the cross pole arrangement. All the benefits of the older model have been retained in terms of the structure but improved fabrics have allowed a lighter and stronger flysheet to be added.
Copper Spur HV Bikepacking Tent
There are a number of tweaks in the design to bring more welcome improvements such as changes to the pole set, reducing the section lengths, making it easier to pack onto your bike along with a more simplified, user-friendly set up.
Copper Hotel HV UL Flysheet Only
The Copper Hotel HV UL Flysheet provides added versatility for anyone with a Copper Spur HV UL. Instead of buying a whole new tent to increase your space or vestibule size, you can now simply get this flysheet.
Copper Spur HV UL 1 (Weighs: 978g)
Copper Spur HV UL 2 (Weighs: 1268g)
Copper Spur HV UL 3 (Weighs: 1630g)
Copper Spur HV UL 4 (Weighs: 2430g)
Copper Spur HV UL 2 Long (Weighs: 1333g)
Copper Spur HV UL 3 Long (Weighs: 1667g)
Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepacking (Weighs: 1066g)
Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepacking (Weighs: 1376g)
Copper Spur HV UL3 Bikepacking (Weighs: 1692g)
Copper Hotel HV UL 2 Flysheet (Weighs: 840g)
Copper Hotel HV UL 3 Flysheet (Weighs: 954g)
Fly Creek
Fly Creek HV UL Solution Dye
Solution Dye refers to the manufacturing process which remarkably uses around 50% less water and 80% less energy to dye the raw fabrics. The Fly Creek is an amazing tent for the weight, but has the compromises outlined in the header to this section.
Fly Creek HV UL Bikepacking
The basic tent is the same as the Fly Creek HV UL, but it has been enhanced with bikepacking features, such as shorter packed poles, additional storage options and a tough stuff bag with frame/handlebar mounts.
Tiger Wall
Tiger Wall Platinum
In the Platinum Series lighter fabrics are used to shave a few hundred grams off the weight of the Copper Spur, all other dimensions and pole architecture etc are identical.
Having used the Platinum series on a recent trip to the Alps, I can vouch for how tough they are despite their gossamer appearance.
Tiger Wall UL Solution Dyed
This is the standard weight Tiger Wall tent, but it's still obsessively lightweight for a two skin tent with pole set included. Near vertical walls and decent sized vestibules make this a great all round backpacking tent.
Tiger Wall UL Solution Dye Bikepacking Tent
The basic tent is the same as the Tiger Wall UL, but it has been enhanced with bikepacking features, such as shorter packed poles, additional storage options and a tough stuff bag with frame/handlebar mounts. Also manufactured using Solution Dyed Fabrics.
Gold Camp UL
For fast and light adventures with the whole gang, the Gold Camp Tarp stands above the rest. The single pole design makes setup simple, even after a long day on the trail. Inside you'll find plenty of room to stand up and change, and to sleep up to three comfortably. Add the optional Footprint and Mesh Inner for extra protection from the elements, and sleep soundly for tomorrow's adventures!
Salt Creek
The Salt Creek tents are extremely flexible, and we think they are best suited to backpacking in warmer climates. Of course, you can use them in wetter weather, but the benefits of the extra entrance and sunshade are not as valuable as when the sun's shining and it's hot.
The pole architecture is fully freestanding and should keep the tent shape in windy conditions when fully staked out.
Crag Lake
Simple, durable, and super light, the Crag Lake is your ideal companion for quick overnights or any three season camping adventure. Made from durable high-tech recycled materials and treated with a PFC-free water-resistant finish, this reliable shelter is easy on the environment, as well as your base weight.
C Bar
New to backpacking or in the market for a high quality, technical tent without breaking the bank? The C Bar 2 and 3-person tents are a lightweight shelter option designed to be roomy with DAC Angle hubs and a cross pole on the top. There's a single front entry door with a vestibule to store gear, an oversized ceiling pocket, plus three mesh pockets that are great for stashing odds and ends, while the durable, waterproof fly and floor will keep you dry when the skies turn grey.
Blacktail
Big Agnes tents are pretty much state of the art for ultralight tents, but they also make tents using more common materials - still to a high standard, and still with impressive designs, the Blacktail tents fall into this latter category.
Blacktail Hotel
The Blacktail Hotel tents have the same size inner tent as the standard Blacktails, but have an extended vestibule on one side for additional storage or living area. There's still the standard vestibule on the other side, too.
Blacktail Hotel Bikepack
The basic tent is the same as the Blacktail Hotel, but it has been enhanced with bikepacking features, such as shorter packed poles, additional storage options and a tough stuff bag with frame/handlebar mounts.
We stock the key ranges of Big Agnes tents, find out which they are and what they do here. — It's a straightforward pitch, just one pole. The bivvy can be secured with five peg-out points, though only three pegs are provided, unless in strong winds, once your matt is inside, that will give the bivvy most of its structure. I'm assuming the "three wire" in the Three wire hooped bivvy refers to the three additional guy out points (you only get three pegs, and eight are required if you wish to peg it out fully), two at the feet and one at the head.