Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum Tent

The full body mesh vent system on this trekking pole supported tent keeps air circulating and weather out which makes this spacious single wall.

Big agnes scout 1 platinum tent.

I got snowed on inside my tent thanks to all the. The scout 1 platinum is designed to be pitched with two hiking poles or optional support poles offering multiple mesh vents and a protective eve to keep the weather out. The big agnes scout platinum 1 is a single wall trekking pole tent that s made with conventional tent fabrics but still only weighs 13 oz. At less than one pound there s no reason this tent shouldn t be in your pack for fast and light solo missions.

Our scout 1 platinum is a single wall insanely lightweight yet roomy trail phenom. It is one of the lightest shelters in its class. Big agnes claims it offers generous living space which might be hard to imagine given that it s a one person tent but it does appear to have generous headroom at the. Our new scout 1 platinum is a single wall insanely lightweight yet roomy trail phenom.

The big agnes scout 1 platinum is a one person tent that s more like a spacious bivy sack. This shelter features steep sidewalls a minimal eave style vestibule and a front entry. While i could see using the scout platinum 1 for extreme adventure racing. The big agnes scout 1 platinum tent was built to be the perfect backpacking shelter thanks to its ultralight 13 ounce design.

A single wall lightweight yet roomy trail phenom the big agnes scout 1 platinum tent weighs less than a pound so there s no reason it shouldn t be in your pack for fast and light solo missions. At less than one pound there s no reason this tent shouldn t be in your pack for fast and light solo missions. Admittedly that is a very attractive weight and price point for any ultralight tent although it comes at a cost in terms of reduced livability weather worthiness and durability. Trekking poles pitch the front door but setup is futzy due to thin guylines.

The full body mesh vent system on this trekking pole supported tent keeps air circulating and weather out which makes this spacious single. At just over a pound this 16ft enclosure features an exterior trekking pole design with vertical end walls and over vertical sidewalls to create an elaborate living area without the introduction of additional materials. The details the scout is fully waterproof which is a cut above most shelters at this weight and price. It offers more headroom than a bivy but isn t nearly as roomy or comfortable as a regular tent.

Given its low score it lacks a lot of performance that other tents flawlessly fulfill.