The back (smaller section), not the doors towards the wind, according to Big Agnes. It was designed that way but there are not enough guy lines there, which looks like a design error.
I must be honest, in that wind if I couldn’t find shelter from the wind I’d be reluctant to erect a tent at all. I have the bikepacking version of this tent and absolutely love it. It instills confidence in it’s user, tuck it into some shelter somewhere and you know you’re going to be ok for the night. Of course it’s ‘free standing’ too, which means you can put it up in shelters designed to be camped in, there’s lots of them abroad, without ‘pegging down’ at all. It’s a quality tent, £400 plus in the U.K. , I’m ok with that, but of course you might not be. Thanks for the vid.
Just how many stakes are needed to fully peg this tent down in these conditions. That’d be interesting to know. Perhaps another bag of BA stakes, or would you possibly go for longer stakes, like the Easton 9”? I have lots of stakes and always like to carry a couple of spares, but it’s not right that this lovely tent doesn’t come with sufficient stakes. Thanks for the vid. You did well there!
I have the UL2 version same color I live in Florida USA and it has done very well in rain and wind and we get some serious wind a new bucket down pours I love this tent yeh it’s pricey but you absolutely get your money’s worth down sides are extra for ground sheet and more stakes not cool at all BA but I have yet to find anything better great review thank you
The thing is, I was in winds like this (but that it was rated for) in a marmot tungsten 1, and it did great for many hours until the pole snapped and broke my rain fly. So, could be an issue here, too. An hour, maybe. But all night?
Can I ask, shouldn’t the narrow end of the tent face the wind/windward end? The thinking being, it is more aerodynamic, and the vent does not take in a ton of wind, disrupting your time in the tent? I wonder if facing the other way, the vent still flows decently, due to the air flow around and under the fly?
Mine was nearly blowing to the floor camped on costal cliffs. Not impressed with it in wind at. It needs two guy out points on that highest and largest points which is above the door either side, like the MSR tents have
Maybe but that’s the problem with this tent. If it’s low end towards the wind why put guy lines other end? Makes no sense. That’s why I don’t have it anymore.
Nice vid Jay - my pal Llama Annie had this tent, she sold it due to it being unsuitable in high winds. You erected it with the cross pole underneath on this pitch, hope you don't me pointing this out - the cross pole should brace over the top of the central spine pole, giving the tent better stability. The distortion you mentioned comes from the cross pole not being on top. Have you still got this tent? I always loved the look of them but no good for northern weather lol. TFS Jay :)
Hi Donna no it got sent back as there was a defect with the flysheet but it would have gone anyway as I could not get away wit it. Too coffin like for me.
@@donnavansenior ..ha ha, just seen this. Yep, SO many folk pitch the MSR Hubba's and the Big Agnes tents wrong..as you say short crosspole goes on top...luv from llama_ladee_anny😁👍..otherwise there's no integrity to the set up and in wind the long pole will snap!!!!!
I love the Access 1 for space and durability but it’s around 1650 g with the guys and pegs. The BA is much more lightweight at just over 1 kg but I don’t like the two zip door and vestibule. Overall I prefer the Access which is bullet proof but the BA has its place in the warmer months. Just ordered a Tarptent Double Rainbow LI which I will review.
Add some heavy rain to that wind and you are in a world of pain with everything getting a soaking. Plus I would pitch the smallest end into the wind as there will be less resistance.
@@evacoutdoors5867 So there is no guy out points on the smaller side. Thats weird. Makes more sense to place the smaller size wall into the wind. I guess you would have to pitch it like you did then. Do you still have the tent? Im thinking of buying one.
The back (smaller section), not the doors towards the wind, according to Big Agnes. It was designed that way but there are not enough guy lines there, which looks like a design error.
I must be honest, in that wind if I couldn’t find shelter from the wind I’d be reluctant to erect a tent at all. I have the bikepacking version of this tent and absolutely love it. It instills confidence in it’s user, tuck it into some shelter somewhere and you know you’re going to be ok for the night. Of course it’s ‘free standing’ too, which means you can put it up in shelters designed to be camped in, there’s lots of them abroad, without ‘pegging down’ at all. It’s a quality tent, £400 plus in the U.K. , I’m ok with that, but of course you might not be. Thanks for the vid.
Best video ever! Thankyou ❤
Just how many stakes are needed to fully peg this tent down in these conditions. That’d be interesting to know. Perhaps another bag of BA stakes, or would you possibly go for longer stakes, like the Easton 9”? I have lots of stakes and always like to carry a couple of spares, but it’s not right that this lovely tent doesn’t come with sufficient stakes. Thanks for the vid. You did well there!
🤣😂best vid yet . Good on yah brother , you got a good heart . Respect , one . 👊🏼🤘🏼🙏🏼
I have the UL2 version same color I live in Florida USA and it has done very well in rain and wind and we get some serious wind a new bucket down pours I love this tent yeh it’s pricey but you absolutely get your money’s worth down sides are extra for ground sheet and more stakes not cool at all BA but I have yet to find anything better great review thank you
The thing is, I was in winds like this (but that it was rated for) in a marmot tungsten 1, and it did great for many hours until the pole snapped and broke my rain fly. So, could be an issue here, too. An hour, maybe. But all night?
Noticed you put top pole underneath instead of above centre pole.
Well, I think it did really well, but the Velcro tabs are essential! It should fare even better with them attached.
Can I ask, shouldn’t the narrow end of the tent face the wind/windward end?
The thinking being, it is more aerodynamic, and the vent does not take in a ton of wind, disrupting your time in the tent?
I wonder if facing the other way, the vent still flows decently, due to the air flow around and under the fly?
Good question, that’s why I sold it.
60km/h? And that tripod just standing there like it's a summer breeze... 😅
It was sand bagged down 😱
Mine was nearly blowing to the floor camped on costal cliffs. Not impressed with it in wind at. It needs two guy out points on that highest and largest points which is above the door either side, like the MSR tents have
Are you sure you have it pitched correctly?
I think it would shed wind better pitched with the small end into the wind ?
Cheers
Maybe but that’s the problem with this tent. If it’s low end towards the wind why put guy lines other end? Makes no sense. That’s why I don’t have it anymore.
Nice vid Jay - my pal Llama Annie had this tent, she sold it due to it being unsuitable in high winds. You erected it with the cross pole underneath on this pitch, hope you don't me pointing this out - the cross pole should brace over the top of the central spine pole, giving the tent better stability. The distortion you mentioned comes from the cross pole not being on top. Have you still got this tent? I always loved the look of them but no good for northern weather lol. TFS Jay :)
Hi Donna no it got sent back as there was a defect with the flysheet but it would have gone anyway as I could not get away wit it. Too coffin like for me.
@@evacoutdoors5867 I'm not a fan of 1-person tents/shelters, I like my space as well.
@@donnavansenior ..ha ha, just seen this. Yep, SO many folk pitch the MSR Hubba's and the Big Agnes tents wrong..as you say short crosspole goes on top...luv from llama_ladee_anny😁👍..otherwise there's no integrity to the set up and in wind the long pole will snap!!!!!
Hi Evac, which is your preferred one man hiking tent I'm sure I came across another review you did on the MSR?
I love the Access 1 for space and durability but it’s around 1650 g with the guys and pegs. The BA is much more lightweight at just over 1 kg but I don’t like the two zip door and vestibule. Overall I prefer the Access which is bullet proof but the BA has its place in the warmer months. Just ordered a Tarptent Double Rainbow LI which I will review.
@@evacoutdoors5867 Tahnk you Evac
Add some heavy rain to that wind and you are in a world of pain with everything getting a soaking. Plus I would pitch the smallest end into the wind as there will be less resistance.
Exactly Jeff that’s why it’s gone the journey.
wouldn't it be better to place the smaller end of the tent into the wind instead?
That is the 6 million dollar question, but if so why are the guys on the big end?
@@evacoutdoors5867 So there is no guy out points on the smaller side. Thats weird. Makes more sense to place the smaller size wall into the wind. I guess you would have to pitch it like you did then. Do you still have the tent? Im thinking of buying one.
No I returned it as it ripped inside first set up. It was a bit coffin like inside. Materials very lightweight. Would not buy again.
You have to wonder why you cut out the fly setup.
My cheaper but heavier Robens starlight 2 is way less flappy than the the Big Agnes. Less flappier the better for me.
The Big Agnes is not a flappy tent, and it’s lighter! That’ll do for me.
You need a better mic
Believe it or not Rode make one which I am ordering today. Thanks for watching Foxy.