BIG AGNES TIGER WALL TENT REVIEW | POST THRU HIKE
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- Опубликовано: 20 янв 2020
- Here is my review of the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 tent after travelling over 2750miles and spending over 200 nights on both the Great Glen Way & Pacific Crest Trail sleeping in it. This tent has now been through the heat of the Californian desert, the rain in Washington & heavy snow in Oregon. I hope this video is useful if it is a tent you are interested in and need to see how it has really held up under these different conditions.
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SPECS & SIZING
∆ Trail Weight: 2lb 3oz / 992g
∆ Packed Weight: 2lb 8oz / 1.13kg
∆ Fast Fly Weight: 1lb 11oz / 765g
∆ Packed Size: 5.5" x 18" / 14 x 46cm
∆ Floor Area: 28sq ft / 2.6m²
∆ Head Height: 39" / 99cm
∆ Vestibule Area: 8 sq ft / 8 sq ft / 0.7m² / 0.7m²
∆ Footprint Weight: 6oz / 170g
∆ Number of Seasons: 3
∆ Number of Doors: 2
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One of the most comprehensive reviews I have ever seen on this tent. Well done and thanks so much!
So glad you liked it, thank you!
Just wanted to let people know that the Tiger Wall tents can be set up using just the rain fly and poles. This is the best way to set up in the rain, and then you can just duck under there to set up the tent body so it does not get soaked.
Love that tent!!! 🙌🙌👍🏼👍🏼
love that girl
I don't think we could get a better source of information on this tent's capability than your post-trail(s) review. Your experience counts for so much. Oh, and you're incredibly cute as well
Thank you so much!
It so nice to hear a woman's point of view on gear. I'm researching for the CDT and this has been a contender. Thank you for the wonderful and thorough review, Mary!
So kind of you to say Tamra, Thanks so much!
Best Tiger Wall review I've seen. You've really put it through the ringer! Thanks for sharing
I really appreciate that feedback - thank you so much!
the big advantage I see in a two wall tent is being able to set it up and watch the night sky with out being eaten to death by mosquitoes. never know when a nice meteor shower is going to hit while one is out and about.
So right Eric !!!!
I like the versatility of it to wall tent 😄
And there are double wall tents out there that you can put the fly up first then get in and put the body up.
I am currently considering Tarp tents " StratoSpire Li "
As my next tent.my BA has been patched and repaired many times over 20 some
years... oddly it's still functional!!!! But only a single door 🤔
Cheers !!
Definitely Eric, I loved it for that reason!
😊👍 Exactly the reasons why I’ll probably never buy a Z packs duplex.
Fun vid, of course. When it's "pouring it down", you can set your tent poles up first in the footprint, then the fly second (skip the crosspole ends). Crawl under, take a breath, then clip up the body. I go top down and back to front; make sure clip the body to the crossbar before attaching the back fly end at the top. You'll have to get wet again, go outside, set the corners, the front fly top to the crossbar and the rest of the stakes. Try it, you'll like it:)
Very true, It does take some practice but will keep the tent body dry when setting up in a rainstorm.
I have the Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2, very similar although slightly heavier model.
Yes I think that was one of many combinations I tried...it was like a game of twister sometimes trying to beat the rain🤣
Best instructional we have found for the Big Agnes so far!! Thank you!
Loved it!! It is a joy to watch your videos. Thanks. Blessings
Thank you Betty!
Very helpful review. Thank you!
Very good review! But, if you do carry the groundsheet/footprint you are able to pitch the rainfly first, getting coverage from rain, and the mesh tent afterwards :)
Joyful review. Thanks
I love small tents and good tent reviews.
I can honestly say you've done a superb job. Both informative and interesting.
Trail on............
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Thank you very much Plus Bonus!
I appreciate your honest review in actual use. Thanks! 🙂👍
Thank you Juke! 😁
AWESOME VIDEO!
VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION.
I AM IN THE MARKET FOR A LIGHT WEIGHT FOR MOTORCYCLE CAMPING.
THANK YOU FOR POSTING! 😊👍🇺🇸
This is one of the best tent reviews I have ever seen! Great job. Thank you for the information.
Wow, thanks Brian!
Great review! I really appreciate the detail, and depth of the truly practical points you make. Thanks much!
Glad it was helpful GearSkeptic!
Thanks Mary. Very helpful
Love this review!!! Thanks so much…because of your comments I just purchased this tent!,, love the video
Wonderful post-trail feedback on your ‘ home away from home’ . 👍. Loved all the pros and small cons and how you shot the many helpful closeups of parts of the tent. You took very good care of it. That definitely will make a tent (or anything) last longer. Well done. 👏🏼 Thank you for making the video. 🙏
Thank you Karen!
Really nice insights about your use on trail.
Fantastic, comprehensive review and nice that your review is backed by so much experience with the tent. Thank you. You are great on camera too. Enthusiastic and happy; great energy. It was fun to watch because of that and your detailed, organized review. Cheers!
So glad you enjoyed it Hoser7!
Amazing and comprehensive review! THANK YOU!
So glad you found it useful, thank you!
Great video Mary. Loved seeing Big Agnes in situ again in some of your amazing camp sites. She served you well! X
It certainly did! Thanks Mum xx
Great info on Agnes! This video looks like excellent way to overcome Post-Trail anxiety, I'll remember this
Thanks Michael
Thank you so much! I just ordered one today for my thru-hike of the A.T. and this made me confident of my choice. :-)
So glad it helped TD Muck, I do love that tent!
I am nostalgic, the first video I found of yours was your tent video last year. I was looking for a tent and was looking at the tiger wall 2. I have sense watched your journey and am still so impressed with you. Thank you so much Mary.
Thank you Bike Rob!
I love your smile. Excellent review
I enjoyed your review and the tidbits of advice you gave. Very entertaining and informative. Thanks and happy trails to you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for your indrpth review. I purchased one today. Nice to see you smiling and with such a happy personality.
I hope you enjoy it!
What a great review! Thorough… and honest
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Thanks for the review.. I have a BA too.. a different one. Can't wait to use it :)
Great information! I own a BA Copper Spur HV UL 1 and much of this information also applies to it. Thanks, Mary.
Thank you so much Jarold!
Another wonderful video sweetheart. The way you edit them is so amazing 😘
Thank you darling😘
So glad the tent provided proper shelter for you.
I use the DUPLEX. The condensation is annoying. Never had to use a ground sheet. Keep my very dry. A little larger then some tent sites so I agree on the size issue. And trying set up on rocky ground was tough. But, I will continue this season with it.
Wonderfully thorough, yet no time wasted repeating how much you liked it (unlike other videos). Really great review!
My friend just bought this tent.
So glad you liked it - thanks for the feedback Tragoudistros.MPH.
Nice review. Thanks for the details on the freestanding-ness vs. stake dependency. That was really helpful in considering this tent.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice Mary !!!
Glad to see it kept you well 😃
😁
Thankyou for your in-depth review! I hope to enjoy in some more adventures soon too :)
Fabulous review and extremely helpful. I've had this tent now for a year and love the space (I'm 6'4") and design. You really took great care of yours, I can't believe how well it held up after 2700 miles.
I’m so glad it was helpful Steve! Yes it’s still going strong 😁
Love hearing from you Thanks for the review
Thank you James
Thank you Mary! Informative as I am deciding on the big 3 right now for my 2022 through hike of the PCT. Thanks for all your hard work making very enjoyable, informative and well planned videos! ~ Trail Head Fred
Thanks so much Fred😁
Nice review, Mary. I appreciated that you mentioned having occasional difficulties finding a large enough space for setup. I wouldn’t have expected that to be an issue. After 200 nights, you are a pro at setup.
Glad you liked it Jan, yes the space wasn't just location spots - but also having a slightly larger tent made it tricky to squeeze into busy camp spots which are crowded with other hikers.
Very well done review
I just did the JMT August 2019 in a Zpacks and condensation was terrible
thank you for an awesome review and very good information !!!
Well done
Thank you dork1963 I had heard that about Zpacks, did you enjoy the JMT though? It was a good time to do it as the snow should have eased a bit for you by August
Excellent video! Good points made pro and con. I have the Copper Spur and it has performed very well. Light weight and durable. Like you mentioned, you must be mindful of setting up in a proper place. I thought it looked great after the adventures you have been on! Best!
Thank you Creed M! I must admit I am surprised how well it looks too!
Brilliant review, thank you. I'm afraid I couldn't give my hard-earned to a company that doesn't even supply enough pegs, but I can see the benefits of the tent and appreciate the very balanced review. You have a lovely positivity about you, well done!
Buy extra pegs - it will cost you about 15 pounds
Excellent review!
Thank you kindly!
Great Tent Great Review thankyou.
An informative video thanks Mary
Thankyou Jesse!
I also love the BA Tiger Wall II.👍
I'm very interested in the 1. I like a nice compact space able to go up just about anywhere
Great review!! REI in USA shows it for $399.95. I remember the ants and high winds episodes. Love your videos!!
Thank you ☺️
Awesome review. I just purchased this tent. I’ve had good experiences with my heavier Big Agnes but wanted something lighter for backpacking. Thank you giving us your thoughts on the tent. I can’t wait to to try mine out on the trail.
Thanks so much! I hope you have as many happy adventures in it as I did!
Well done review! If the price wasn't so offputting, I'd purchase it right now.
Thanks for the video. Just ordered mine today. Will be hitting the White Mountains and Cutler Maine Bold Coast trail. Can't wait! Got mine for $299
Great price John - have fun!
Great review, Mary.
Thankyou!
Great follow up review Mary! I, too, have this tent and was happy to hear you insights on what this tent is capable of. While I do wish I got the Duplex as well, I couldn’t justify the cost for my limited use. The Tigerwall seemed to be the wiser choice, and your experience confirms it. Regarding the corner stakes, what I did was to replace them with longer ones so that the tent body guy lines are set lower while the fly guy lines would sit several inches higher. I’ve not tried it in heavy rain, but perhaps this is a solution? Lastly, I’m amazed how you managed to live with those zippers on the tent fly for over 200 nights! Ha ha! Thanks for the review! I just love your cheerful vibe!
Thank you so much J J
Thanks for the review. I head out on the PCT in April and your review confirmed my plan to take my Tiger Wall 2 out, at least for the desert section. I think I'll switch out to my Zpacks Duplex after that, but I want to be able to star gaze in the desert.
Yay! How exciting...you will love the star gazing!! Some nights were really cold in the desert but I still couldn't resist leaving the rain fly off it was amazing!
I just purchased this tent on sale for 300.00 US. Thanks for making such an in-depth review. I will take what you have learned . Thanks
Thanks Scott!
I think that zipper issue is like a BA signature. It does that on my Frying Pan SL2.
The first night I used it we almost got stuck in it! We're more careful now but it's definitely a pain.
A really good review, thank you - I especially appreciate you pointing out the flaws of the tent. Too many gushing reviews on RUclips!
Glad it was helpful Jandal!
Absolutely fabulous review! You should get a sponsorship from both companies 😁👍🏼 the video is edited perfectly and as always... your beautiful personality shines through! Thank you!!!
Such a lovely thing to say, thank you The Mrs. KKB!
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Nice review. I have the BA Copper Spur tent in a 3p that I use with my husband. It performs so well in high wind with all guylines attached (many manufacturers don't include those guylines attached) and that 360° view is pretty nice! FYI, the extra guylines with tensioners do not require additional stakes. Big Agnes has designed them to be attached to the center stakes at the foot and head. I have also found that treating my tent with permethrin keeps insects off it. I wonder if that would have repelled the ants or deterred mice. Probably not the rodents; those little buggers are relentless! For a thruhike, I'd imagine you would need to reapply several times, however. Mary, I truly enjoyed your vlog and hope to watch another thruhike soon! I met you briefly in Medford and it was then I learned about your vlog. Your never-ending positivity and "Good morning" was infectious! Thanks for your efforts and dedication to your craft.
Thanks so much for your comments Ann!
Incredible review!
Thanks Steve!
Thank you. You helped me to make a desicion for it. There is no product with only plus-components
Awesome. You have reinforced my decision to purchase this tent. The extra room when storm bound or for carrying your ADHD habits...💕🇨🇦
So glad it helped - thanks so much for your comment Edgerton A Hightower!
Sounds great. I bought this tent too years ago and I will start my PCT Thru Hike attempt on April 11. Super excited!
How did it go?
Well, I had to postpone my hike due to a world wide pandemic...
@@j.a.4557 So sorry! Hope you get a go at it again. Bring an sun umbrella, gonna be lots of burn areas to travel through :(
@@j.a.4557 oh yeah I forgot about that…🤦
Epic
I own this tent and love it. It's been out with me 10 nights on the TRT (Tahoe Rim Trail). I'm 5'10" and it's long enough for me. Not sure it would work for my sons, though (6'4" and over).
well done! super helpful- thx
Glad it helped Sadella!
You can treat your inner tent with permethrin, to repel bugs. I have a UL3, but don't like the bright colors, for stealth camping.
Totally understand the price issue! I have used the ZPacks Duplex the past 3 years. I used a BA Copper Spur UL1 prior and they are great quality products, as you present. Love the weight, space and set up the ZPacks D!
Thanks Timothy!
Mary Mansfield just Tim and curious if you plan to do any more through hikes in N America?
Great job detailing all the elements of the tent from your experience. 🌿
Depending on where you'd want to use it, I would not recommend the Z-packs tents. The floating bathtub is not very windproof and as soon as you accidentally press on it during your sleep the bathtub will end up a bit outside of the rainfly, causing rain to get in in bad weather conditions. Dry climates yes, rainy / humid climates no. Single wall tents are in general not very suitable for rainy / humid climates. So in my opinion you get far more for your money with Big Agnes as they are far more allround, even though weighing more.
Very good and valuable tip on the footprint not being waterproof. I'll look for a better one when I'm going to purchase this tent. Thank you for the great review!
Thanks so much Mandy!
Tyvek
I have that tent. Going to do 150 miles on the PCT. can’t wait to see how it works for me.
Fantastic! If there is no rain you will love looking up at the moon & stars!
Mary. This was an excellent review. I bought this tent for the AT but after a few nights in it, sold it and bit the Duplex bullet. The UL2 just didn't have enough room for my height. I'm starting the AT late March so stay tuned for my feedback on the Duplex. John from MI
Thank you John! Yes there are some benefits of being smaller😁
What a pleasant lass ...
Thanks Mary was looking into these for 3 season here in Australia the Copper Spur looks a bit more robust.
Yes I believe they are compared to this one!
Best tent hack...Tyvek custom sheet. Puncture resistant, water proof, super light and cheap. And you can cut it and sew it in any shape if you have machine, or just cut and lay it down and forget about it.
Most definitely Bill!
Some thoughts. A Tyvek ground sheet works much better than a nylon one approx 90 grams. I bought the copper spur UL back from the US a few years back a lot cheeper at REI than the UK. It seems to be better at free standing than the tiger wall, handy as the ground was rock hard when I was cycling back from Gibralter to the UK. Also its just about possible to put the inner up or down from the inside if raining. For back packing I tend to use one of Henry Shires tarp tents. Next weeks trip is from Llangollen over the Berwyns, the Arrans ,Cadair Idris and finish at Fairborn near Barmouth its a great route worth a look and not as far to go as the pct. Hopefully Scotland will be open soon.
for 1000 you can buy a roundtrip ticket! I am sure with some networking someone would bring a tent for you! superb review.. You cover everything
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Many thanks dear for nice review. Beast wishes from Ukraine.
I have the same tent. I came to the same conclusion you did about needing extra stakes, which is a bit of a hassle - and extra weight. Thanks for sharing the information about the footprint and floor not being totally waterproof, I’ve never had to put that to the test but that is good to know. One issue which I don’t think you mentioned, is that when you open the rain fly when it is wet it drops right into the tent unless you very carefully grab it. That ends up getting the inside of the tent wet. I still think this is a really good tent and quite light for a double wall but I do think there are some design flaws that could use some attention. I am pondering picking up a different tent for this coming summer.
Glad to hear about the floor not being waterproof. I was strongly considering this tent, but that's a deal breaker for me. Excellent review!! Happy trails everyone!
Wow, the first video of yours I've watched and am thoroughly impressed with the detail you put into it! And you did it all so engagingly as well! Just subbed, will have to backtrack a bit and catch a few more of your adventures! Cheers from Canda!
Thank you so very much Brian!
You’re awesome 👏🏾😁
Thank you!
This a seriously great review. Geez! You really left no question to be answered. Easy sub from me! 👌
Thanks for the sub and such wonderful feedback, really appreciate that Randy!
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures hey! You're welcome, Mary! Keep up the great work! Also, I just purchased the Tigerwall with your help. Will be here Saturday! Woo-hoo!
Just found your channel. Really nice and honest review!! I can tell you definitely spent alot of time in this tent! You know your stuff! Thats crazy your guy line snapped! Windy! I almost purchased this tent. At the time i was trying to choose between it or the big agnes copper spur hv ul 1 tent (olive green) 2019 version. I figured a two man tent that weighs just under a one man was hard to beat! But i'm kinda glad i went with the copper spur instead. Its so far been a really awesome tent. Also part of the reason i chose it over the tiger wall was the structure and high volume. It has 4 legs aswell unlike the 3 legs with the tiger wall and fly creek tents, so it makes it really freestanding. Super easy to pitch, lightweight, breathable, i like the subdued olive green color and packs fairly small but i also do the same thing you do. I put my tent poles on the outside of my pack and tent body inside. Saves on pack space. Stakes are separate too on the outside mesh pocket on my pack. Although i did have to purchase my tents footprint separate i actually used my microsoft points to buy it on rei's website, so it cost me nothing lol. Was happy about that and they definitely save on the life of these tents! Big agnes makes some great tents! I am personally not yet sold on the trekking pole style single wall tents. I only use one trekking pole anyways and condensation is a big issue with those style tents. I prefer freestanding dome style tents. The Djedi tent by locus gear may be the only dyneema fabric single wall tent that i would be interested in but it costs and arm and a leg lol..So for now i will stick to what i got. Great review!! I do hope you do get the z-packs duplex tent at some point if its what you really want. Sub added. Stay safe! Hike on!!
Thanks so much Guitar Hiker444! I heard the Copper Spur is a great tent, I wish they did the tiger wall in a colour other than the bright yellow! Thanks so much for subscribing 😁
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures Yeah they are both great tents.! I noticed sierra designs also makes alot of brightly colored tents too but they are also nice quality. I prefer subdued colors. I think its great to see someone do an honest review of a tent whom has actually spent alot of time in it. Alot of tent reviews i see make it harder to gauge the longevity and or overall quality of a tent especially if they haven't really used it. Its still cool to see new gear reviews too, just sayin. You lived it! Spot on! Thanks for the reply and enjoy yourself out there! Be safe! Hike on!!
Home sweet home! I used a Nemo 2p Hornet which is double-walled like your Tiger Wall and will never get a single wall tent because I like the view and the breezes when the Hornet is uncovered.
I looked at that tent too...it was in my shortlist😁
Ive been thinking about this tent for a while, plus side is the room it offers which is swaying me, the only concerns are the pitching of the fly after as i have used my Hilleberg Akto for 20 years and i am used to pitching in one go, the other is the floor looks a bit thin although a Tyvek groundsheet or similar would help that problem. Great review Mary certainly will kelp me a lot.
So glad it helped Jimbo. It is so easy to pitch after a couple of practices! Yes the floor was thin, but I didn't have any problems thanks so the groundsheet.
GOOD MORNING!
Very good and detailed review of your big agnes tent! Thank you so much!
I am also considering to buy a Tiger Wall UL 2.
I own a MSR Hubba Hubba NX1, which is also a very good and popular single person tent.
However, after spending some nights, i think it is too small for me.
I am tall (194cm) and touching the inner tent on both ends, when i am lying in my sleeping bag on the mat.
If it is getting windy, the inner tent touches and slaps at my head the whole night.
And if it is getting rainy or damp, my sleeping bag gets also wet on both ends.
Also there is almost no space left for my gear in the inner tent.
This is totally fine in good weather conditions, but if it is getting worse, you wish to have more space in the interior.
Unfortunately there are no single person tents for tall persons on the market afaik...
Therefore i am considering to ugrade to a two person tent.
Thank you Franky! I would definitely recommend a 2 person tent for you regardless of brand - then at least you can sleep diagonally to prevent touching the sides!
good review thx
Thanks for watching!
Fyi, using the “fly first” method of pitching in the rain will mitigate your issues when setting up during a downpour. If you purchased the foot print for this tent then it comes with the corner grommets which enables you to pitch “fly first”.
Thanks David - yes that is certainly a great way of keeping drier when setting it up!
Mary you are amazing
😁Thank you Mike
That was a great review full of really useful info- you could tell had lots of valuable real world experience from all the great tips! So much better than most other reviews lol
So kind of you to say so Mat - thank you!
Hi Mary! I have the same tent. Here's a tip: since you have the ground sheet that is meant for that tent it has the clips so you can actually set up the ground sheet, posts and the rain fly in the rain and then get under it and set up the rest!
I thought of that too but wonder if it would work since the tent is not totally free standing like the big agnes copper spur with fast fly setup.
It does have the fast fly set up.
Thank you Angela! Yes I tried that way a few times which was good when the rain wasn't too heavy...it was like a new stretching routine sometimes trying to battle with the tent and the rain🤣
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures haha I have no doubt. :)
i want to meet someone like you mary just a delight to watch and listen to the tent is nice too
Thank you!
In the Rio Olympics, the British team used the premises of minas tenis clube and lagoa dos Ingleses. Hug
I actually have the inner for this tent (was an 'unrepairable' warranty that BA didn't want to repair for a customer but I managed to fix...) but I have the full TW2 Plat. I like the Plat but it kind of sucks for UK weather outside of summer - it sags after even the best pitch, rain or no rain. I think on both versions, having to use a double layer of ground sheet to protect from damp is a problem and the fly zip issues are quite frustrating too. I think this tent is probably a 7/10 for longer camping / hiking trips. Currently deciding if I will be taking it on the AT next year or if I can afford to invest in something else.
I hear the AT gets a lot more rain than the PCT!
Great review! I hiked the PCT last year too, bummer we never met! I had the Fly Creek UL2 and it was pretty great, although I didn't love the single front door entry. Sadly a bear recently ended that tent's life, so I've been trying to decide if I want to try a trekking pole tent setup or stick with another BA tent :)
Thanks so much Stephanie! Sorry to hear about the bear taking a liking to your tent!! Hope you were okay?
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures Yes! Thankfully it happened when me and my hiking buddy had decided to take a short side trail to a lake, so we weren't too close to camp. But it was a major bummer :( It was an established backcountry campground with bear boxes (and people around) too, and we had even stashed all our smelly stuff, so I think this particular bear just knew he could get food from tents. Mine just happened to be on the outskirts of camp so he took it down before the other hikers at the campground could scare him away.
Also, the Zpack is not a freestanding or double walled tent. I think you made the right choice.
Yes there were some condensation issues people had with them and a few issues in the wind