Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Person HV Carbon Dome Tent Review

The Fly Creek 2 HV Carbon has one door and a peak center height of 3' 4, which is 11 inches less than the average height of the 204 other 2 person tents we have examined With 28 square feet of room inside, it is considerably smaller than some other 2-person tents, and it would be quite tight for you and, another camper during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, smaller tents like this one can generally make a nice choice for people who like spending plenty of time outside of the tent enjoying the fresh air.

Many of the great things about dome tents are, that they are generally speaking not too heavy, making them simple to carry. In most all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very simple to set up. In good weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are easily the most commonly seen of all the various sorts of tents you will find when camping. They tend to do better in bad weather than other types, allowing rain to roll off the slanted walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the rain to pool on the top of the tent. The simplest dome tent should have a rectangular footprint, sloped sides a couple of poles which cross in the center of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is generally considered that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

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PROS

1. Vestibule. Having one vestibule. Offers you a place to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
2. Internal storage. It is good to see Big Agnes has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your gear.
3. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1200mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
4. Other sizes are available. Big Agnes has also made this model available in Other Sizes.

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 28 square feet, the Fly Creek 2 is smaller than quite a few of the 204 other 2 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 11% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative thing for some people.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately specifically for the Fly Creek 2 footprint Even though the floor may be made of Dyneema Composite Fabrics, 100% rainproof, it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have lots of things to rave about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Big Agnes's Fly Creek 2 HV Carbon tent is really good for backpacking. Here are a couple of other cool things not noted above which, were noticed and liked, while researching the model: All-breathable body saves weight, provides extra privacy and protection from desert sand , Easton carbon fiber poles are lightweight and flexible, with a high strength-to-weight ratio, Dyneema patch kit included and The tent fabric is ultralight weight, 100% rainproof and has a high dimensional stability that resists stretching or sagging during temperature.

With great ratings, and a minimum headroom of 3' and 28 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your own miniature home away from home. It will allow you to enjoy some delightful moments camping. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you found this page looking for suggestions on this actual tent, we think, it would make for a good buy. In case you just happened to arrive on this page while browsing for a brand new tent having never heard of this manufacurer or this model previously, it is probably a good idea to look at some other comparable tents.

Value for money: When thinking about value for your money, this tent is undoubtedly more costly than the usual price of all the two hundred and eighty-five, two-person tents we have looked at, this itself is not a negative thing. We also need to think about other areas in detail, as we do for every tent.

When we measure the ratings of a single tent, we look at tons of conditions, looking for areas where the tent could excel against other comparable tents and where it is coming up short. On this occasion, with a total rating of 4.5 and the price knowledge above, It is simple enough to see that with a ticket price of $799.95 info_outline Big Agnes's Fly Creek 2 HV Carbon is a good deal although it may be perceived as quite costly when set side by side with similar tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and dimensions the tent offers make it a decent buy for people looking for a tent that will be used for plenty of years. It could make a decent choice for nearly all people searching for an appropriate three-season backpacking tent to go camping with, that should serve you well for years to come.