Big Agnes Tent Guide
Apr 15, 2025
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.
Fly Creek UL
If you're aiming for the lowest possible pack weight without giving up the comfort of a double-wall shelter, the Fly Creek UL is a strong contender. The 2025 update keeps everything that worked before and adds subtle but meaningful improvements to make it even more reliable on the trail.
At just 781g (excluding pegs and bags), this tent is built for solo fastpackers and long-distance hikers
Tiger Wall UL Tent
The Tiger Wall UL1 has long been a go-to for solo hikers after a side-entry tent that doesn't compromise on weight or comfort—and the 2025 update builds on that reputation. This year's key change is the introduction of Big Agnes’s HyperBead fabric, which not only sheds weight but also boosts waterproofing, strength, and long-term durability.
At just 849g (excluding pegs and bags), it’s light enough to satisfy even the most weight-conscious hikers, yet still feels like a proper, fully enclosed shelter.
Tiger Wall UL1 Tent (Weighs: 849g)
Tiger Wall UL2 Tent (Coming Soon)
Tiger Wall UL3 Tent (Coming Soon)
Fly Creek HV UL Bikepacking
Built for on and off-road, two-wheeled travel and constructed with ultralight materials for fast and light overnight adventures. Our solution dye process uses stronger, lighter, more sustainably sourced fabrics, colored using a process that reduces water, chemical, and energy use by 50% compared to traditional fabric dying methods. This award-winning, ultralight tent is known for its steep wall architecture and single vertical door to maximize livable space so you can camp more comfortably in the backcountry.
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 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.
Copper Spur UL
Light, strong, and more waterproof than ever, the latest iteration of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 refines an already stellar ultralight backpacking tent with new material innovations and design tweaks that improve both performance and durability.
The most significant upgrade is the introduction of Hyperbead fabric, a proprietary material that is 6% lighter, up to 100% stronger, and 25% more waterproof than its predecessor.
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
Blacktail
I’m genuinely impressed by how much tent Big Agnes delivers here, especially at this price. Built to handle wet weather and breezy pitches, this latest Blacktail refines a classic balance of space, weight and simplicity.
The Blacktail works wonders on mixed-weather trips, and it’s remained a solid, dependable performer. At just over 2.3kg (excluding pegs and bags), it’s not ultralight, but the extra headroom and twin vestibules earn their keep when the forecast turns foul. The new version feels slightly more polished—setup is even more intuitive with the TipLok buckles, and ventilation is improved thanks to both roof and low vents working well together.
Blacktail Hotel
The Blacktail Hotel is ideal for those who need some extra room, without the weight and bulk of a car camping specific tent. Designed with a generous oversized vestibule on one side of the tent - perfect for storing large packs, sheltering four-legged friends, or simply for hanging out in on rainy days. Burly recycled fabric means that you won't have to sacrifice durability for weight savings or sustainability - you get it all!
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.