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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3 Review

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big agnes fly creek ul3 backpacking tent
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3
Credit: Big Agnes
Price:  $450 List
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Manufacturer:   Big Agnes
By Chris McNamara ⋅ Founder and Editor-in-Chief  ⋅  Apr 4, 2012

Our Analysis

The UL3 is the big brother of the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 to that we did a full hands-on review of. The UL2 got our Top Pick award because it is one of the lightest tents out there. How is the UL3 different than the UL2?

The UL3
  • has about 30% more floor area
  • $80 more expensive
  • 1 pound heavier

Both tents have otherwise very similar designs and construction.

Both get similar reviews. Which one should you get? We feel that if you are getting a light tent, you should get the absolute lightest one that fits your needs. For most people, that will be the UL2. But if you want more space or are in a group of 3, the UL3 is the way to go.

Chris McNamara