Big Agnes Crag Lake SL2 Tent

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A reliable and easy-to-set-up, three-season, two-person shelter with large and accommodating vestibules. A good tent at a good price point.

Big Agnes says: 

Three season, freestanding, sustainably-produced superlight tent.

Simple, durable, and superlight, the Crag Lake is your ideal companion for quick overnights or any three season camping adventure. Made from durable high-tech recycled materials and treated with a PFC-free water resistant finish, this reliable shelter is easy on the environment, as well as your base weight.

Our Verdict

The Crag Lake SL2 Tent uses 100% recycled materials to make the main body, the floor, and the fly. All are made from double ripstop recycled nylon; this makes the tent incredibly hard-wearing and sustainable.

It’s simple to set up; the all-in-one pole system is intuitive. Secure the pole at each corner and clip the inner onto the pole; The Rain fly then buckles onto the inner; very simple and means you get a torte pitch every time. As the tent is free-standing, you can pitch your tent and then find the ideal spot to bed down for the night.

The tent’s high sides create a vast internal space, 42 inches high at the head end of the tent, so you have plenty of room to sit up, cook, and get changed. You also have four pockets, two oversized mesh ceiling pockets and two mesh corner pockets to organise your gear and make the tent feel more homely.

The vestibules are an impressive size, with lots of room for gear storage or to cook in, and as it’s a two-door tent, you also have two vestibules.

This is a quick, easy shelter to erect; it has plenty of internal space and space for gear in the vestibules. It’s reasonably low weight, especially if you and a partner split it. Finding a better two-person tent at this price point would be hard.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Full-featured Superlight backpacking tent made using GRS certified recycled nylon, for sustainable adventuring without compromising on performance
• Two doors and two generous side vestibules provide easy egress and generous gear storage
• Single poleset featuring a swivel hub for a simple, reliable, fast-pitching design
• Prebent poles create extra headroom without extra weight or bulk
• Full mesh ceiling for maximum airflow and moisture management, or for stargazing on clear nights
• Structured ventilation on rainfly roof for heat and moisture management
• Low Vent option on vestibule doors allows for superior airflow without sacrificing weather protection
• Quick Stash door keeper on tent body for when you want to keep your doors wide open and out of the way
• Efficiently store gear with two oversized mesh ceiling pockets and two mesh corner pockets
• Ready to pitch; with reflective self-equalizing guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories, or mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights
• Proprietary TipLok Tent Buckle™ adds structural stability while reducing weight
• Fast Fly setup compatible – save weight by pitching only rainfly, poles, and footprint (sold separately)
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint – sold separately

Specifications

Our Specs

• Weighs (Excluding Pegs and bags): 1729g
• Inner: 600g
• Outer: 720g
• Poles: 409g
• Pegs x10: 14g (per peg)

Big Agnes Specs

• Trail Weight: 1.70kg
• Total Weight: 1.93kg
• Packed Size: 15 x 47cm
• Floor Area: 2.6m²
• Vestibule Area: .84m² + .84m²
• Head Height: 107cm
• Fast Fly / Shelter Mode Weight: 1.28kg
• Footprint Weight: 198g

Material & Construction

• Body: 30D breathable nylon ripstop
• Floor: 40D nylon ripstop, 1500mm PU coated
• Fly: 30D nylon ripstop, 1500mm PU coated
• Mesh: 15D polyester
• Footprint: 30D nylon ripstop, 1200 PU/silicone coated
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC’s)
• Prebent Diapole pole system
• Ultralight plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
• Stakes: 6.75” Dirt Dagger x 10

Help & advice:

• Big Agnes Tent Guide
• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
• About Big Agnes