Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Bikepack Solution Dye £450

“Spacious, with solid all-round stability”

There is a lot to love about this new-for-2022 tent. It weighs just 1242g (the second lightest on test) and boasts a spacious interior, steep wall architecture, good features, hassle-free innerfirst pitching and solid all-round stability.

The eco credentials are top-notch too, courtesy of a manufacturing process that reduces water consumption by 50% and both chemical and energy use by 80% compared to traditional fabric dying methods, thus reducing the carbon footprint of the tent.

Marketed as a bikepacking tent – the storage bag is sized specifically for panniers or attaching to handlebars – this tent works just as well for walkers. The fly and groundsheet are made from silicone-treated ripstop nylon with a 1200mm HH rating and PU coating, while the inner features loads of mesh for good breathability and an excellent storage ‘shelf’.

You get one front-entry door with a decent-sized porch, while the pre-angled, hub-connected pole delivers ample space.

IF WE’RE BEING FUSSY

You only get one porch and one door, which can feel cramped for two. We’d like to see higher hydrostatic head ratings and the tapering of the floor by 25cm from 132cm to 107cm-wide at the foot-end reduces liveable space. The compression stuffsack is unnecessarily fiddly, and should be ditched for a standard dry-bag.

■ INTERNAL SIZE (LxWxH) 218x132x107cm

■ PACKED SIZE 36x15cm ■ WEIGHT 1242g

Verdict

A spacious, lightweight and fully-featured tent with excellent eco credentials – but the hydrostatic head ratings are low.