Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Ultralight 2 Person Bikepack Tent

Super light and compact, high quality tent. Very happy with that, but it does have to be staked down. I didn't realize that when I bought it. Not a big deal, but be aware. Bring feb, I have not used it yet.

This tent has been a companion through multiple thru-hikes, and it has held up so well I'm almost wondering if it will last me forever! I broke a pole once but I was able to send it in ane got it repaired in time to keep backpacking.

Overall, I like the tent. It's lightweight, quick and easy to set up, and equally easy to pack away. I'm 5'9" and weigh 210. There is plenty of room inside for myself and some gear. Most of the gear stays in the vestibule. The internal pockets are great and help keep things like a headlamp from being lost in the clutter of the tent. Big Agnes needs to address two downsides. The first, which should be easily remedied, is the fly zippers are finicky, especially when the fly is wet. It makes matters worse that both zipper pulls are identical, so I invariably pull the wrong one in the dark when getting up to pee. The second problem, which won't be as easy to remedy, is that strong winds flatten the tent, even with all the guylines set and taught. Thankfully, this happened in Florida, so I ditched the fly, and the wind blew through the netting, leaving the tent upright.

Love the compact & lightweight nature of this tent, and thought I was getting the same as my friend's (just with the solution dye), and was disappointed to see the 2022 and 2021 versions are materially different. They changed the fly so it's doesn't overhang the entrance when open, and also changed the position so you can't have a partially open fly (eg for sleeping on hotter night). You can't stake the fly peg when not zipped which is particularly bad in the morning when there's moisture on the fly, it just ends up entering the tent (really unclear how this is supposed to make sense and why they changed the design from what was perfectly practical and functional). During set up I also have trouble with the fly seam aligning correctly over the support pole structure, despite the tension set. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this tent due to the less functional fly. If I could buy the old one, I'd replace the one I have. I will echo the comment about the 3 straps making no sense for a bike (with a stem in the way), but don't usually use the bag anyway.

This is a great tent - light, yet full of useful features, packs down small, pretty much everything you'd want from a tent when comfort, light weight & ease of setup are all about equal on your priority list. I wish we could keep having great adventures together, but at 5'11" with size-12 feet, I just don't fit. Even with a low-rise foam sleeping pad, my toes are constantly brushing against the interior wall. Luckily I've got short friends who will rock the heck out of the Fly Creek!

TLDR: If you're deciding between the 1P and 2P, just get the 2P. Excellent stealth tent. I got the 2 person version for solo bikepacking and it was a winner. It really doesn't take up that much more space than the 1P and it allowed me to keep all my gear inside and dry. Fast forward and I find someone to bikepack with me(!) - we both fit perfectly with room for the essentials at the foot. It's vertically spacious enough that you can sit upright and the front opening if super convenient. There is an upside to the neutral colour of the tent in that it makes it easier to stealth camp. The downside is that we almost got smushed by a truck that didn't see us (in what we thought was a secluded spot). If you're worried about visibility, I would drape a bright reflective towel or jacket over the tent. Otherwise it's perfect. Also don't overload the top pocket - for essentials only.

Overall I like the tent. But only if I wasn't 6'2". The foot clearance is too short and even if there is enough length in the tent, my toes hit the tent. The slop on is too acute of an angle to give room for taller people.

I bought this tent for motorcycle touring, where weight isn't much of a concern but packed size is. Unfortunately I found it's the wrong tent for me. I use a 2-person tent despite sleeping solo because I also need room for gear, and I'm a big guy at 6'4" so need a little space but how this tent qualifies as a 2-person tent I have no idea. 2 kids maybe. So if you're on the bigger side, beware. Also, this tent requires quite a few stakes to hold its shape. If your camping takes you to a lot of rocky sites, you'll be better off with a freestanding tent. If you like this style of tent and you don't mind a cramped interior, it's great the quality is high. But if you need a little elbow room or like to be able to sit up inside your tent, look at a dome-shaped one instead.