Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 Tent

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A featherweight solo tent with thoughtful upgrades that make it tougher and more dependable for big miles.

Big Agnes says: 

Lighter, stronger, and more waterproof – the award-winning Fly Creek tent is better than ever thanks to our proprietary HyperBead™ fabric.

High volume pole architecture maximizes your interior space so you can camp comfortably out in the backcountry, while keeping weight under two pounds. Minimalist single door design with technical features makes the Fly Creek UL a favorite among ultralight backpackers everywhere.

Our Verdict

If you’re aiming for the lowest possible pack weight without giving up the comfort of a double-wall shelter, the Fly Creek UL1 is a strong contender. The 2025 update keeps everything that worked before and adds subtle but meaningful improvements to make it even more reliable on the trail.

At just 781g (excluding pegs and bags), this tent is built for solo fastpackers and long-distance hikers. The single-pole structure is quick to pitch and keeps the overall weight impressively low, though it still flexes a bit in strong wind. Space is tight but functional—enough length for taller sleepers and just enough headroom to sit up. The vestibule is compact but handles a pack and boots without issue.

The new fabric performs well in wet conditions and feels much sturdier than older versions. Thanks to solution-dyed fibres, it’s also more resistant to fading and is manufactured with a lower environmental impact. Two side pockets and a ceiling stash give you a bit of order inside, which is welcome in such a compact space. It’s not the tent I’d choose for exposed summit camps, but it’s an excellent companion for moving fast between established sites.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Big Agnes Fly Creek UL Review – ”I was very impressed with the Fly Creek and I would highly recommend it as a versatile, compact, super lightweight, well ventilated, 3 season tent for one person.”

Features

• Featuring our proprietary fabric technology: The ideal balanceof strength, durability, and weight. Optimized for those who don’t want to compromise on protection and weight.
• Made with our proprietary technology that yields a fabric that is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof, 50% stronger, and more dimensionally stable than fabric with traditional coatings.
• Minimalist pole structure with one door and one vestibule makes this our lightest backcountry tent series
• DAC angle hub and pole prebends create more vertical sidewalls, increasing interior living space
• Single-pole architecture along with color-coded webbing and buckles makes set up simple and quick
• Proprietary tent corner construction with unique TipLok™ Tent Buckle streamlines tent set up by combining three functions: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop
• Structured foot-end corners create more usable space between your feet and tent wall
• Dry-entry door design keeps the interior of your tent dry as you enter and exit
• Double sliders on the vestibule zippers allows for venting from the top or bottom
• Dual-zipper doors, use only one zipper for quick, reach-through access
• Quick Stash door keeper on tent body makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
• Ceiling pocket and large side pockets provide great storage space
• Hook & loop tabs connect fly to pole structure at guyout points providing perfect pitch and extra stability
• Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners make it easy to see at night
• Multiple interior loops for attaching accessories
• Includes Big Agnes Dirt Dagger™ UL Stakes

Specifications

UOG Specs:

• Inner tent weighs: 273g
• Flysheet weighs: 274g
• Poleset weighs: 234g
• Total weight: 781g (excludes pegs and bags)
• 11 x pegs supplied weigh: 101g 

Big Agnes Specs:

• Trail weight (excludes pegs): 765g
• Packed weight: 907g
• Fast fly weight: 595g
• Packed size: 12 x 74cm
• Floor size: 1.9m²
• Floor length: 218cm
• Floor width: 97 – 71cm
• Head height: 102cm
• Foot height: 46cm
• Vestibule area: 0.5m²
• Pole Set Type:DAC Featherlite NFL 
• Pole Diameter:8.7mm 

Material & Construction

• Rainfly: Proprietary fabric technology; recycled 15D nylon ripstop with 1500mm (PFAS-free) waterproof silicone and polyurethane coating
• Tent body: Proprietary fabric technology; breathable recycled 15D nylon ripstop, and polyester mesh
• Floor: Proprietary fabric technology; recycled 15D nylon ripstop with 1500mm (PFAS-free) waterproof silicone and polyurethane coating
• Poles & Buckles
  DAC Featherlite NFL pole system
  Ultralight plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
  Hub pole design
  TipLok™ Tent Buckle
• Stakes & Storage
  UL1: 2 large side pockets, 1 ceiling pocket

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• Big Agnes Tent Guide
• Bikepacking Advice Page
• Choosing a Tent
• Hydrostatic Head
• About Big Agnes
• Solution-Dyed Fabrics