[pct-l] Any comments on the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1?

[John Poppe]

Gotta agree with Yogi on all counts. I used the Copper Spur 1 for my 2012 PCT thru hike almost every night. I stayed dry during storms and most importantly bug free as I slept. The side door does make a huge comfort difference getting in and out. Stable in the wind, easy to move if you find a better position or spot  Goes up and down easily. My shock cord failed about a week before Tahoe. The tent still worked it just took some care in assembly. I was able to get materials from the local outfitter in SLT and make repairs myself.  Easy to do. I think the reason for the failure is during Yosemite I carried the tent horizontally low on my outside pack because my bear canister took all the room inside.  In retrospect the shock cord became abraded from contact with granite during that section. After that I carried the poles vertically in my pack side pocket and the tent in the pack.  I feel I would have not had any problems with the shock cord if I carried it better in the first place. Look up on the web on shock cord repair so you are prepared should yours fail. 

Grey Wolf
425-614-8702

On Feb 12, 2013, at 10:24, Jackie McDonnell <yogihikes at gmail.com> wrote:

> I love Big Agnes tents.  I recommend spending the extra ounces and getting
> the Copper Spur instead of the Fly Creek.  Here's why:
> 
> (1)  DOOR:  Copper Spur has a side door.  Much easier to get in/out.  It
> DOES make a difference.
> 
> (2)  CROSSBAR:  Copper Spur has a crossbar at the top.  This makes the tent
> have two sides PLUS a ceiling.  Much more headroom, and you won't feel
> squished.  Fly Creek does not have crossbar.  The walls meet at the top,
> and your head will constantly be touching the walls when you're sitting up.
> 
> Don't get sucked into the idea that everything MUST be ultralight.  Yes,
> weight does matter, and ounces add up to pounds, yadda, yadda, yadda.
> However, your tent is your home for 4-5 months.  Your home should be
> comfortable.
> 
> Yogi
> www.pcthandbook.com
> 
> On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Gideon Scher <gideonscher at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> Hi to all
>> 
>> I gearing up for my thru-hike this year. I am intending on buying the Big
>> Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 (2lbs 3 oz., including stakes, poles and flysheet). I
>> know it's not ultralight. But, after doing 3 section hikes, I have noticed
>> that all I want at the end of a long day on the trail is tent that goes up
>> in a minute with no thought, tweaking or fiddling and will keep me dry and
>> bug free. Any comments, thoughts on this tent? I have read the numerous
>> reviews on REI's website but would like to hear the thoughts of the PCT
>> community.
>> 
>> Many thanks,
>> Gideon
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