Blog

UOG Review - Big Agnes AXL Insulated Air Mat

Apr 08, 2019

I like the Big Agnes AXL mat. It weighs in at 321 grams with the pouch adding 6-7g and the repair kit another 3g. It’s a mummy shape to save weight but there’s a rectangular version available that’s about 10% heavier, some people prefer rectangular mats because they’re easier to stay on, but I don’t mind, I’d rather save the weight as I don’t find the mummy shape a problem, especially this one bec …
read more

Cairngorm Treks Review - Big Agnes Copper Spur HV2 Expedition

Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Feb 11, 2019

Extensively tested and reviewed by Cairngorm Treks throughout late summer to winter 2018/19 in the Cairngorms, and surrounding mountainous regions. If you're familiar with the Copper Spur HV series, then you will instantly recognise the distinctive shape of the latest edition of this popular shelter. Big Agnus claim the HV2 Expedition to be a beefed up, burly, take-anywhere version, rea …
read more

UOG Review - Big Agnes Scout Plus UL2

Posted by Mark Richardson on Jul 17, 2017

Big Agnes's Scout Plus UL2 is a large single skin tent that pitches with trekking poles suitable for two people. It is completely bug proof and weighs in at just 876grams. There are other tents on the market that weigh less, even some two skin, two person tents that weigh less than this, but the big advantage you get with the Scout Plus is space.All the weight is in the tent itself so Big Agnes ha …
read more