Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Edition

[David Ure]

Picture of Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum edition (from the OR show). 1 lb 13oz.

Another 1.5…er…2 person tent from BA.

http://yfrog.com/hszqyfoj

[Scott Lostetter]

Here's a few more pictures from OR show. The inner is all mesh now instead of the regular UL2 that has nylon half way up.

[Dan @ Durston Gear]

Wow look at all that headroom [rolls eyes]. Nice to see they are pushing the weights lower, but the gotta make it bigger than that to call it a 2 person tent. It should be a nice solo shelter.

[Warren Greer]

The UL3 is barely wide enough for two. At 52", that's still a bit snug for two people. Sure like the weight though. This tent should be more appropriately labeled the UL1.5 Platinum.

[Randy Martin]

They still haven't learned that front entrances are very poor design

[Ken Thompson]

$500.00!?! Are they using real platinum in there somewhere?

[. .]

One of my favorite things about the original is the fabric walls. It is ok for 2 when sleeping, just snug when both sitting.

[Mike W]

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[Andy F]

Nice!

…except for the price
…except that it's a solo tent, unless you're a snuggling couple

If it weren't for the price, I'd consider replacing my Moment with this.

[David Ure]

Yeah – I hate the front entry with no way to prevent rain coming in.

Realistically, this is a dumb exercise in weight reduction. It is barely lighter than the regular Fly Creek but $150 more. 'We' maybe anal about weight, but for that price it should have a cuben fly and they should have simply called it the FLy Creek UL1 XL.

[David Vo]

What would you guys recommend as an alternative. I am looking for a 2 person tent. I don't need a deluxe suite but definitely want it comfortable. Weight is a concern but also can't afford a $500 tent.

[Dan @ Durston Gear]

Some 2 person options would be:

Easton Kilo – very light, but quite small
REI Quarterdome T2 – Nice tent, very affordable, not the lightest (~3.4 lbs) but the price is sweet ($199?)
MSR Carbon Reflex 2 – Nice…a bit small and a bit expensive though ($400?)
BIg Agnes Fly Creek UL3 – The 3 person version is spacious for 2 and 3.4 lbs.
TarpTent Scarp2 or the new Tarptent StratoSpire2 – Affordable neat designs

If you're thinking of this as a 1 person tent, then other options would be:

HMG Echo I – Awesome, Pricey, Not much headroom, Bomber
TT StratoSpire1 or Notch – Great double wall designs
TT Moment – If you're thinking single wall
MSR Carbon Reflex 1 – Pricey but you can find deals online

[Dennis Lloyd]

I would recommend the Tarptent Double Rainbow. I'm 6-4 and my hiking partner is 6-2 and there is plenty of room. It costs $260, weighs 41oz or about 2.6lbs and has side entries with vestibules. It can also be freestanding using two trekking poles.

http://www.tarptent.com/double-rainbow.html#specs

[David Vo]

Thank you both for your suggestions. I am new here so it really helps when people narrow down choices for me!

[Art Bedard]

I picked up a BA Fly Creek 2 (HumbleOutdoors ~$315 with a free footprint), so platinum edition carries a platinum premium.

[Bradley Danyluk]

If you use trekking poles, check out the LightHeart offerings.

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