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

[Bill Potter]

I bought the Fly Creek 1 about a month ago and have been abusing (I mean testing) it since that time in preparation for my hike (less than two months before I'm off!)

I love the fact that it is stand alone (though to put the rain fly on you have to stake it) and light weight.  It handled the rain just fine though I made sure the rain fly did not touch the tent anywhere.  I'm happy with it, however, if I had to do it again I'd either get the Fly Creek 2 or the Copper because it's TINY inside.  The space felt fine until I went backpacking in the rain then bringing my pack into the tent made me realize how small it is.  The only place for your pack to go is alongside you and the tent is so narrow you are kind of on the pack.  I'm six feet and my head does touch the top when I sit up which is annoying.

The ground cover is well designed but expansive.  I'll probably make my own next time.

Bill



________________________________
 From: Gideon Scher <gideonscher at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:14 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Any comments on the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1?
 
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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