Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 -
Those looking for the lightest 4 Person tent, look no further than the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 Tent. The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 Tent is a three-season, free-standing, ultralight backpacking tent and the bigger sibling of the popular Fly Creek UL 2 Tent. This free standing tent uses the lightest materials available.
Frame:
- DAC Twist clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up
Weather and Wind:
- Storm flaps over fly zipper prevent water from sneaking in, and fly vents increase air circulation without letting in rain or snow
- Main fly and floor seams are factory taped with solvent and PVC free seam tape to keep the rain out
- All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape
- Storm fly and tent floor feature waterproof fabrics and taped seams to seal out the weather
- Multiple guy points for stability in wind
Zippers:
- Storm flap on vestibule zippers prevents drips
Pockets:
- Three (UL1/UL2), six (UL3/UL4) interior mesh pockets
- Internal mesh organizer pockets keep your gear handy while you slumber
- Fly Creek UL4 tent includes 4 pockets and gear loft loops for storage.
- Four side mesh pockets included
Fit:
- UL3 and UL4 fits both Wall and Large Trapezoid gear lofts - sold separately $22
- Lightweight and strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles with press-fit connectors and a lightweight hub use an anodization process with fewer chemicals than other processes.
Fabric:
- Waterproof polyurethane coating on all fly and floor fabrics
- Weight savings of this 3-season, freestanding tent comes via the latest in ultralight fabric and materials; single hub pole assembly also saves weight and is easy to set up
- Fabrics used on our tents include silicone treated nylon rip-stop and polyester depending on the model
- Floor is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
- Walls are constructed of woven nylon mesh, providing excellent ventilation and 360° views.
- Cordura and eVent fabrics used in our Mountaineering line
- Full Coverage UltraLight RipStop Sil/Nylon fly completely surrounds the tent - silicone treated nylon with a PU coating for ultimate in waterproofing
- Fabrics and mesh used on the inner tents are made from breathable lightweight nylon or polyester
- Rainfly and seamless floor are made of high-tenacity ripstop nylon, and are polyurethane- and silicone-coated for waterproof durability
- Highly breathable canopy fabrics help circulate air and prevent condensation from building up
Lining and Layers:
- Packed weight includes poles, fly, tent body, stakes, guy lines, stuff sacks, instructions, and packaging.
- Reflective guy lines and webbing help keep you from tripping over your tent at night
Ventilation:
- Adjustable ventilation options help keep the tent and occupants comfortable in all conditions
- Fly vents improve ventilation to reduce condensation
- Mesh body designs offer excellent ventilation
- Mostly mesh body is great for ventilation and stargazing
Webbing:
- Reflective guyout and reflective webbing on tent corners increase visibility at night.
- Color-coded pole ends, webbing, and buckles make setup a breeze
Manufactured:
- Poles made from TH72M DAC aluminum are the latest advancement in lightweight tent poles; plus, they feature improved durability
- All Big Agnes tents feature poles made with DAC's Green Anodizing process, which eliminates the chemical polishing stage, reduces the need for hazardous chemicals, and recycles water throughout the rinsing process
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Features:
- 11 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included
- Post and grommet assembly with locking pole tips for convenience
- Hub-pole design for easy setup
- Packed - 4 lbs. 9oz.
- Sleeps 4
- Single hub/pole design makes set up easy
- Side release buckles attach fly to body for fast easy set up
- Fire retardant
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- Footprint extends the life of your tent floor and can be used in the fast fly setup option on some models
- Flashlight loop
- For a lightweight setup during nice weather, leave tent body behind; use rainfly and footprint (sold separately) with the poles and stakes
- Gear lofts (sold separately) attach to canopy ceiling loops
- Free standing structures reduce number of stakes
- Some items are stocked by our distributors and are not in our warehouse
- Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only
- Oversized stake out loops
- Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent
- 1 door and 1 vestibule to stow excess or wet gear
- No reviews for this item exist at this time.
- Fast Fly configuration allows user to set up a superlight shelter using only the tent fly, poles and footprint (sold separately) - Pitch Light weight - 3 lbs. 2 oz.
High Caliber Gear
The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL4 is an ultralight tent for 4 that weighs in at a mere 4 lbs. 1 oz. That breaks down to a little over 1 lb. carrying weight per person! Weight savings of this 3-season, freestanding tent comes via the latest in ultralight fabric and materials; single hub pole assembly also saves weight and is easy to set up. Poles made from TH72M DAC aluminum are the latest advancement in lightweight tent poles; plus, they feature improved durability. Lightweight and strong DAC Featherlite(R) NSL poles with press-fit connectors and a lightweight hub use an anodization process with fewer chemicals than other processes. DAC Twist clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up. Rain fly and seamless floor are made of high-tenacity ripstop nylon, and are polyurethane- and silicone-coated for waterproof durability. Walls are constructed of woven nylon mesh, providing excellent ventilation and 360deg views. All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape. Reflective guy out and reflective webbing on tent corners increase visibility at night. Fly Creek UL4 tent includes 4 pockets and gear loft loops for storage. Superlight aluminum stakes and stuff sacks included. For a lightweight setup during nice weather, leave tent body behind; use rain fly and footprint (sold separately) with the poles and stakes. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rain fly and poles only.Backcountry Edge
Weighing in at just 4 pounds, 1 ounce, the innovative, freestanding Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 is an ultra-light enthusiast's dream come true. Streamlined to eliminate any unnecessary weight, the Fly Creek UL 4 accommodates four or serves as a roomy shelter for three backpackers.
Campmor
The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 tent sleeps 4 people. It weighs a bit more than 4.5 lbs. It is one of the best thought out tents on the market not to mention being among the lightest and easiest to set up for its size. Set up is with the ultralight DAC aluminum Hubbed frame and simple clips. The mesh roof provides ample ventilation as well as stargazing opportunities. The single door opens to a convenient vestibule where you can store stuff you don't want in the tent. The ultralight SilNylon floor and full coverage fly offer the ultimate in weather protection and weight savings. With a low profile, full coverage fly and external guy points this tent can ride out the worst storms and still keep you and 2 of your pals snug and safe. Are you still here? What are you waiting for? It's under 5 lbs.!
Appalachain Outdoors
This three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent from Big Agnes sleeps 4 people. The Fly Creek sports the DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing. All DAC poles are made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability. To save weight, the fly is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating. The floor is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating, and the tent body is ultralight breathable nylon rip-stop and polyester mesh.Zappos.com
Go camping in comfort with the durable and free-standing Fly Creek Ultralight Tent by Big Agnes®.Single hub pole assembly also saves weight and is easy to setup.
Poles made from TH72M DAC aluminum are the latest advancement in lightweight tent poles.
Lightweight and strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles with press-fit connectors and a lightweight hub use an anodization process with fewer chemicals than other processes.
Rainfly and seamless floor are made of high-tenacity ripstop nylon, and are polyurethane and silicone-coated for waterproof durability.
Walls are constructed of woven nylon mesh, providing excellent ventilation and 360° views.
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Backcountry.com (Fall 2012)
You don't want to add more weight to your pack, but you also aren't really up for sleeping in something smaller than the cupboard under your sink. The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL4, an ultralight four-person tent, gives you enough space to stretch your legs but manages to weigh in at just over four pounds (just over three if you're going with the fast-pitch option).
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
Need to weigh down and still find room to sleep 4? The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL has a trail weight of just about one pound per person.
Average Price History:
| # Fly/Vestibule Poles: | 0 |
|---|---|
| # Main Poles: | 1 hub |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| Average Min Weight: | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Average Packed Weight: | 4 lbs 9 oz |
| Average minimum weight: | 4 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Average packaged weight: | 4 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Average weight - metric: | 2.1 kilograms |
| Best Use: | Backpacking |
| Body Material: | Nylon |
| Canopy fabric: | Ripstop nylon/no-see-um mesh |
| Capacity: | 4 Person |
| Clips or Sleeves: | Clips |
| Color: | Cool Grey/Gold |
| Design type: | Freestanding tent |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Fast Fly Weight: | 3 lbs 2 oz / 1.42 kg |
| Fast-pitch Option: | yes, footprint not included |
| Floor Coating: | 1200 mm PU |
| Floor Dimensions: | 90" x 86" (at widest point) |
| Floor Fabric: | Silicone treated nylon ripstop |
| Floor Length: | 90" / 229 cm |
| Floor Material: | Nylon |
| Floor Size: | 49.5 square feet / 4.6 square meter |
| Floor Space: | 49.5 sq ft |
| Floor Width: | 86" - 72" / 218 - 183 cm |
| Floor area: | 49.5 square inches |
| Floor dimensions - metric: | 229 x 218 centimeters |
| Fly / footprint pitch weight: | 3 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Foot Height: | 25" / 64 cm |
| Footprint Weight: | 8.5 oz / 241 g |
| Freestanding: | Yes |
| Gear loft loops included: | Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft - sold separately |
| Head Height: | 45" / 114 cm |
| Interior Height: | 45 in |
| Interior Storage: | Gear loft loops |
| Max. Weight: | 4 lb. 9 oz. |
| Min. Weight: | 4 lb. 1 oz. |
| Minimum Weight: | 4 lb 1 oz |
| Minimum trail weight: | 4 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Minimum trail weight - metric: | 1.84 kilograms |
| Note: | We list several weights for our tents to aid your product research. |
| Number of Vestibules: | 1 |
| Number of doors: | 1 door |
| Number of poles: | 1 hubbed pole set |
| Other: | Stuff Sack Included |
| Packaged weight: | 4 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Packed Size: | 6 x 20" / 15 x 51 cm |
| Packed Weight: | 4 lbs 9 oz / 2.07 kg |
| Peak height: | 45 inches |
| Peak height - metric: | 114 centimeters |
| Pole Attachment: | clips |
| Pole Frame: | Clips |
| Pole Type: | DAC Featherlite NSL Aluminum |
| Pole diameter: | 9.5 / 10.2 millimeters |
| Pole material: | Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL Combi |
| Poles: | DAC Aluminum |
| Rainfly Coating: | Coated ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Material: | Nylon |
| Rainfly fabric: | Coated ripstop nylon |
| Recommended Use: | three-season camping, backpacking |
| Seam Sealed: | Taped Seams |
| Seam Taped: | Yes |
| Seams: | [floor] fully taped; [fly] fully taped |
| Seasons: | Spring-Fall |
| Sleep Capacity: | 4 Person |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 4 people |
| Sleeps: | 4+ |
| Sleeps (Lg Tent): | 4 |
| Trail Weight: | 4 lbs 1 oz / 1.84 kg |
| Upc, Ean, Isbn: | 873840006422 |
| Ventilation: | mesh ceiling panels, mesh walls |
| Vestibule Area: | 17 square feet / 1.6 square meter |
| Vestibule Space: | 17 sq ft |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Weight: | 4 lb 9 oz |
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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
it is Light and Easy to use
I bought this trip for a trip in Italy with the family. We car camped in it for ten days and then the kids and I hiked with it for ten days. My wife and I have a teen and a tween. We can all fit in this tent but it is tight. The kids, when given the option decided to sleep in the car rather than the tent; this may reflects their age rather than just the tent was small. When it was just me and the two kids it seemed very pleasant even on a very hard rain day where we had damp clothes and mostly read played, cards and ate chocolate. The size issue is all in the width. I am 6'- and length was never an issue.
Quality. The tent really is both small and light when packed. The tent sets up well; the one pole is near art. It kept us dry even with a person pressed to the side. Good entrance and exit and storage. At a pound a person a real pleasure.
At the same time I do not have the same confidence in it that I do our Halfdome4 or the Quarterdome UL2. After 15 nights in it, it has a couple small tears. The tent is made of such light materials that I am a little fearful for its longevity. It is a great design but in order to get it this light it seems you have to be very careful with it. We will continue to use it but for big trips rather than the overnight-camp-with-the-dog-sleeping-in-the-tent.
Our ten days hiking at the end of a 6 week trip would not have been possible with a heavier tent. If you need the light weight and are willing to pay the price it is a very cool tent but you will want to be careful with it.
Quality. The tent really is both small and light when packed. The tent sets up well; the one pole is near art. It kept us dry even with a person pressed to the side. Good entrance and exit and storage. At a pound a person a real pleasure.
At the same time I do not have the same confidence in it that I do our Halfdome4 or the Quarterdome UL2. After 15 nights in it, it has a couple small tears. The tent is made of such light materials that I am a little fearful for its longevity. It is a great design but in order to get it this light it seems you have to be very careful with it. We will continue to use it but for big trips rather than the overnight-camp-with-the-dog-sleeping-in-the-tent.
Our ten days hiking at the end of a 6 week trip would not have been possible with a heavier tent. If you need the light weight and are willing to pay the price it is a very cool tent but you will want to be careful with it.
Solid Tent, great design...
These Fly Creeks really are amazing tents. Technology these days is tough to beat. I agree with other comments that this really isn't a 4 person tent. I couldn't imagine 4 adult men sleeping in this tent in anything other than a pinch situation. This is why I gave it a 4 star rating. As a 3.5 person tent it's a 5 star.
I've used it for 2 adults, 2 small children (say up to 10) and a dog and we were reasonably comfortable. The adults were pushed up against the slopped walls a little more than I would like, but for the weight when Mom & Dad are carrying other kid gear, hard to complain...
Construction is solid, it goes up really fast, and poles seem sturdy. The poles can seem a little bulky as one big bungee system when broken down, but I wouldn't agree with the other comment that they "gave up" on the poles. This is a 3+ person tent after all.
I recently used it for 3 adult guys. Having just a few extra inches of room for each guy was nice. Worked very well for this purpose and the vestibule had just enough room for our 3 packs and a path to get out for a nightly pee.
I do agree with one other note in that the tent could actually use two guy-outs on each side to make it easier to pull the fly away from the mesh of the tent. This would help with condensation management. But not a deal breaker. Just takes some effort to stake out with the proper end result.
Final note is that the reflective guyouts were cool. Easy to spot tent in the dark and kids really liked the effect.
I've used it for 2 adults, 2 small children (say up to 10) and a dog and we were reasonably comfortable. The adults were pushed up against the slopped walls a little more than I would like, but for the weight when Mom & Dad are carrying other kid gear, hard to complain...
Construction is solid, it goes up really fast, and poles seem sturdy. The poles can seem a little bulky as one big bungee system when broken down, but I wouldn't agree with the other comment that they "gave up" on the poles. This is a 3+ person tent after all.
I recently used it for 3 adult guys. Having just a few extra inches of room for each guy was nice. Worked very well for this purpose and the vestibule had just enough room for our 3 packs and a path to get out for a nightly pee.
I do agree with one other note in that the tent could actually use two guy-outs on each side to make it easier to pull the fly away from the mesh of the tent. This would help with condensation management. But not a deal breaker. Just takes some effort to stake out with the proper end result.
Final note is that the reflective guyouts were cool. Easy to spot tent in the dark and kids really liked the effect.
Good, light tent
Excellent for backpacking due to super-lightweight. Not good for "car-camping" as come campsites TOO small;distance from fire to tent MUST be adequate or else fly will be singed from fire, as mine was, and my tent was 20 feet away from campfire on the campsite. Suprisingly waterproof, even the floor, we have a footprint which helps. Worth the $ if you're looking for a light-weight, easy to set up backpacking tent. More than enough space for 3 grown adults, however, would not recommend for 4 adults (it would be too tight). I love the view you get without the fly (you can look at starts and also the large door gives a good view). Fly is a bit awkward to put on because the straps don't seem to go quite slack enough, however, I've see worse. Make sure that you set up the footprint the appropriate way;one side is narrower than the other, the narrow end is the back of tent, and peg down footprint before setting up tent. Overall, I don't regret buying it. I do regret bringing it to a too-small campsite (where it got slightly burned/sindged) but the fly is still waterproof :) it takes a couple hours to dry out after getting wet, which can be a hassle.
"4 person" is a stretch
set it up in the living room to see just how big it was. I'm impressed with the light weight, but I have to say that its a 4 person tent alright, but for boy scouts... I had myself, 6'1", my girlfried, 5'3", and kids 11 and 9 all lie inside and the people on the edges were pushing up against the wall. The length is good though and one of the kids may try sleeping at the foot to gain some room. There is no way 4 adults could fit. The quality looks top notch and the weight I got on my food scale was 4.57 lbs with everything including the stakes. The material seems thin but strong and I might consider a footprint.Overall I like it because I save over 3 lbs in weight. I just wanted to warn people that its not going to fit 4 adults.
good tent but poor footprint
We used this tent for 72 nights over the summer of 2011. Confortable 2 person tent - perhaps 3 in an emergency. No problems - stood up to a lot of rain and some windy nights. The ground sheet is poor and it is not really waterproof ... will replace the sheet. I own 4 ba tents and like them all. Be aware of sundamage if left out too often - one of my ba tents literally fell appart after 150 nights - but at the low weights of these tents a shorter life is to be expected.
Top notch except
I was totally pumped about the purchase of this tent and don't regret it. I am absolutely pleased with the weight, materials, and construction. Pack size, weight, materials, and construction all seem top notch. I especially like the poles and stakes. The only caveat is that it's four person rating is a bit of a stretch. I cannot fit four backpacking mats side by side inside without overlapping. This should be a requirement to be claimed as a 4P. That having been said, It is still a very light and high quality 3P.
great summer tent
super great lightweight tent. great for long backpacking trips. we used it in early march, up 8,000 ft with snow still on the ground. it was really cold. not a 4 season tent. but great for weight, roomy and comfortable, easy to set up, and awesome 3 season tent.
Neutral Reviews:
Pleasantly Disappointing
I rated this at 3 stars due to it being a very light and compact-able tent. It also works great as a kite.
The major downfall that I had with it is the fact that collecting condensation would be an understatement, in that by morning we (2 people) had created little puddles on our gear by morning. If you wished to pack it up dry we also had to wait for a few hours. The side of the rain fly was difficult to stake out away from the main body enough so that water would properly drain away from the tent. Even though this was an issue, leaking was never one. The pole system is also disappointing in that it is bulky compared to that of the rest of the tent. It almost seems as if they put all of the effort into designing the tent, but when they got to the poles just gave up.
The condensation issue might have been due to humidity levels or lack of wind to flow air enough to prevent it from building up.
For the price that it was, it is not worth keeping and I will be returning it. I would however recommend it to a friend who may have better luck than I did with it.
The major downfall that I had with it is the fact that collecting condensation would be an understatement, in that by morning we (2 people) had created little puddles on our gear by morning. If you wished to pack it up dry we also had to wait for a few hours. The side of the rain fly was difficult to stake out away from the main body enough so that water would properly drain away from the tent. Even though this was an issue, leaking was never one. The pole system is also disappointing in that it is bulky compared to that of the rest of the tent. It almost seems as if they put all of the effort into designing the tent, but when they got to the poles just gave up.
The condensation issue might have been due to humidity levels or lack of wind to flow air enough to prevent it from building up.
For the price that it was, it is not worth keeping and I will be returning it. I would however recommend it to a friend who may have better luck than I did with it.
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