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Big Agnes Salt Creek 2

Hiking & Camping > Shelters & TentsRated: ***** by 1 review.

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

  •  Three season, free standing, backpacking tent with recycled components
  •  DAC lightweight pole system with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing
  •   All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability
  •   Fly is silicone treated 100% recycled, dye-free polyester rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
  •   Floor is silicone treated 100% recycled, dye-free polyester rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
  •   Tent body is lightweight 100% recycled, dye-free polyester and 100% recycled, dyefree polyester mesh with recycled webbing
  •   Mesh body offers excellent ventilation
  •   Hub/pole design makes set up easy
  •   Plastic clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up
  •   Single side door with vestibule
  •   Vestibule door has vertical zippers with storm flaps which may be staked out as a shade using trekking poles
  •   Recycled zippers
  •   2 mesh floor pockets
  •   Recycled reflective guy lines and recycled reflective webbing on tent corners offer nighttime visibility
  •   All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape
  •   11 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included

Specs:
Trail Weight 6lb 5oz
Packed Weight 6lb 12oz
Fast Fly Weight 4lb 11oz
Packed Size 7"x20"
Floor Area 36sq ft
Vestibule Area 17sq ft
Head Height 38"

Features:

  •   11 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included
  •   2 mesh floor pockets
  •   All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability
  •   All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape
  •   Floor is silicone treated 100% recycled, dye-free polyester rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
  •   Fly is silicone treated 100% recycled, dye-free polyester rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
  •   Hub/pole design makes set up easy
  •   Mesh body offers excellent ventilation
  •   Plastic clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up
  •   Recycled reflective guy lines and recycled reflective webbing on tent corners offer nighttime visibility
  •   Recycled zippers
  •   Single side door with vestibule
  •   Tent body is lightweight 100% recycled, dye-free polyester and 100% recycled, dyefree polyester mesh with recycled webbing
  •   Vestibule door has vertical zippers with storm flaps which may be staked out as a shade using trekking poles
  •  DAC lightweight pole system with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing
  •  Three season, free standing, backpacking tent with recycled components

REI

The Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 is a 3-season backpacking tent made with 100% recycled polyester fabric/mesh materials, hardware and zippers; and it uses dye-free color.

  • Other highlights include roominess around the head and shoulders, a vestibule that can be set up as an awning, and a fast pack setup for summer weather
  • Lightweight and strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles with press-fit connectors use an anodization process that lessens environmental impact
  • Silicone-treated fly and floor are made from 100% recycled, dye-free ripstop polyester with a waterproof polyurethane coating
  • All fly and floor seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane
  • Tent body is made from lightweight 100% recycled, dye-free polyester and polyester mesh; generous mesh ensures good ventilation and views outside
  • Hub/pole design ensures a hassle-free setup; recycled plastic clips quickly attach tent body to the pole frame
  • Single side door with dry-entry vestibule offers easy access and gear storage; vestibule door may be staked out as an awning using your own trekking poles, sold separately
  • 4 fly vents allow personalized ventilation
  • Reflective, pre-attached guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners provide nighttime visibility
  • Includes superlight aluminum stakes
  • Save weight and create a minimalist shelter by using just the rainfly, poles and footprint (sold separately)
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Made with recycled components, the Big Agnes® Salt Creek 2 is a freestanding, three-season backpacking tent built for two.

Features:

  • All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durabilty
  • All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (no PVC or VOC's) tape
  • Floor is silicone treated 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a waterproof polyurethane coating
  • Fly is silicone treated 100% recycled dye free polyester ripstop with a waterproof polyurethane coating
  • Footprint (sold separately) enables you to pitch an ultralight, Fast Fly shelter while leaving the tent body behind
  • Gear loft loops included: Big Agnes gear loft sold separately
  • Hub/pole design makes set up easy
  • Mesh body offers excellent ventilation
  • Recycled guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibility
  • Recycled plastic clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up
  • Recycled zippers
  • Single drop down door; may be staked out as a shade using trekking poles
  • Superlight aluminum stakes included
  • Tent body is lightweight recycled polyester and recycled polyester mesh
  • To prolong the life of your tent, we recommend that you purchase a footprint (sold separately) that is specifically sized to fit under the tent floor
  • Two mesh internal pockets

Ramsey Outdoor

Three season, free standing, backpacking tent with recycled components.

Features:

  • All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tapeQ1 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included
  • Hub/pole design makes set up easy
  • Plastic clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up
  • Recycled reflective guy lines and recycled reflective webbing on tent corners offer nighttime visibility
  • Recycled zippersR mesh floor pockets
  • Single side door with vestibule
  • Vestibule door has vertical zippers with storm flaps which may be staked out as a shade using trekking poles

Backcountry.com

As a recipient of Backpacker Magazine’s 2009 Editor’s Choice Green Award, the Salt Creek 2 Tent is not only a lightweight backpacking tent, but is also a beacon of sustainability for the outdoor industry.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

# Fly/Vestibule Poles:0
# Main Poles:1 hub
Average minimum weight:6 lbs. 5 oz.
Average packaged weight:6 lbs. 12 oz.
Average weight - metric:3 kilograms
Canopy fabric:Recycled polyester/mesh
Clip / Sleeve:Clip
Design type:Freestanding tent
Doors:1
Floor Coating:Polyurethane
Floor Space:90 x 58in (229 x 147cm), 36sq ft (3.3sq m)
Floor area:36 square feet
Floor dimensions:90 x 58 inches
Floor dimensions - metric:229 x 147 centimeters
Floor fabric:Recycled coated ripstop polyester
Fly / footprint pitch weight:4 lbs. 11 oz.
Freestanding:Yes
Interior Height:38in (97cm)
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Fly] dye-free, recycled polyester ripstop; [Floor] dye-free, recycled polyester ripstop
Max. Weight:6 lb. 9 oz.
Min. Weight:6 lb.
Number of poles:3-hub pole assembly
Packed Size:20 x 7in (51 x 18cm)
Peak height:38 inches
Peak height - metric:97 centimeters
Pole Frame:Clips
Pole diameter:9 millimeters
Pole material:Aluminum DAC Featherlight NSL
Poles:1
Primary Use:Backpacking
Rainfly Coating:Polyurethane
Rainfly fabric:Recycled coated ripstop polyester
Recommended Use:Backpacking, camping
Season:3-season
Seasons:3
Sleeping capacity:2
Sleeps:2
Ventilation:Mesh walls, fly vents
Vestibule Space:17sq ft (1.6sq m)
Vestibule area:17 square feet
Weight:6lb 5oz (2.9kg)

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SizeColor
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Natural
2 Person349.95349.95
N/A279.96

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - REI

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $346.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $349.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Ramsey Outdoor offers this product at $349.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Review Summary:

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Reviews:

freaken awsome

Rating:*****

i just got this tent, and it is a tree huggersdream!! it is made of complety recycled materials, and just with the great quality of other big agnes tents! ( by the way, the white is made up of toxic decomposig carbon!!!!)

Matt Tovar at Backcountry.com on 04/02/2009