Big Agnes Scout 2 Platinum

Backpacker reviews the big agnes scout 1 platinum the lightest tent of 2020.

Big agnes scout 2 platinum.

Big agnes scout 2 platinum. To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a big agnes footprint sold separately multiple interior loops for use with gear lofts or for attaching other accessories. The new scout 2 platinum cuts that number in half. Insanely lightweight shelters for the true gear heads of the backcountry.

Construction materials tent body is silicone treated nylon ripstop with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating. It has a pup style a frame shape with side struts that create vertical internal sidewalls for improved livability and ceiling height. To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a big agnes footprint sold separately. Backpacker reviews the big agnes scout 1 platinum the lightest tent of 2020.

Our take there was a time when carrying a pound per person for a tent made us feel like ultralight rock stars. While it is incredibly lightweight and relatively inexpensive when compared to dyneema trekking pole tents you d be far better off upgrading to the big agnes scout platinum 2 in terms of livability and weather worthiness even though it weighs 4 ounces more. The scout 2 carbon with dyneema is an ultralight weight adventurer s dream. The carbon collection features some of the lightest weight and most technologically advanced materials on the market.

Single wall construction trekking pole. The big agnes scout plus ul2 is relatively heavy among the ultralight shelters we tested but is much lighter than similarly spacious double wall tents found in our backpacking tent review. We reviewed its big brother the scout 2 platinum last year. Big agnes trims weight with a smaller.

Scout 2 platinum the lightest three season crazylight tents. Our scout 1 platinum is a single wall insanely lightweight yet roomy trail phenom. The big agnes scout 2 platinum is a 17 ounce single wall trekking pole tent designed for three season use. The full body mesh vent system on this trekking pole supported tent keeps air circulating and weather out which makes this spacious single wall.

It is an excellent shelter for weight conscious backpackers that are willing to carry a few additional ounces to enjoy the convenience of a large protected. At less than one pound there s no reason this tent shouldn t be in your pack for fast and light solo missions. The big agnes scout 1 platinum tent 13 oz 369 g 349 95 is a single wall single entrance trekking pole supported silnylon one person tent by big agnes. The big weight savers.

Weight 1 lb 1 oz. Easton carbon pole sets with an incredible strength to weight ratio and dyneema fabric an extremely strong and dynamic fiber that is both highly tear resistant as well as fully waterproof. It is one of the lightest shelters in its class.