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

[Jackie McDonnell]

I love Big Agnes tents.  I recommend spending the extra ounces and getting
the Copper Spur instead of the Fly Creek.  Here's why:

(1)  DOOR:  Copper Spur has a side door.  Much easier to get in/out.  It
DOES make a difference.

(2)  CROSSBAR:  Copper Spur has a crossbar at the top.  This makes the tent
have two sides PLUS a ceiling.  Much more headroom, and you won't feel
squished.  Fly Creek does not have crossbar.  The walls meet at the top,
and your head will constantly be touching the walls when you're sitting up.

Don't get sucked into the idea that everything MUST be ultralight.  Yes,
weight does matter, and ounces add up to pounds, yadda, yadda, yadda.
 However, your tent is your home for 4-5 months.  Your home should be
comfortable.

Yogi
www.pcthandbook.com

On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Gideon Scher <gideonscher at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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