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

[Dennis Phelan]

I think you all should look at the Tarptent products, especially their new
Stratospire line.  They have all of the features you are looking for except
they are not free standing, however they are also much lighter.
www.tarptent.com


On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Bill Potter <billpotter at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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