Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum Tent

A super lightweight, trekking pole tent that is ideal for fast and light expeditions and adventure racing. Exceptional ventilation for a single skin shelter and loads of practical features result in a great solo tent. 

Big Agnes says:

Our Scout 1 Platinum is a single-wall, insanely lightweight yet roomy trail phenom. At less than one pound, there’s no reason this tent shouldn’t be in your pack for fast and light solo missions. The full-body mesh vent system on this trekking-pole supported tent keeps air circulating and weather out, which makes this spacious, single-wall shelter your ultralight adventure must-have.

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Big Agnes' Scout 1 Platinum Tent is an incredibly light-weight solo shelter. The living space is decent with a length of 214cm you can fit your pack inside at whichever end you prefer. It has a practical, liveable design with plenty of pockets, gear loops and great ventilation for reducing condensation. 

The tent was quick and simple to set up but is worth noting that you need an adjustable walking or tarp pole for the support as a fully extended pole could be too tall. There are plenty of guy lines to ensure a stable pitch. Single skin tents save weight over 2 layer but there is always the concern over condensation. The impressive array of vents will reduce this risk but the positioning means that the weather resistance is reduced. This is more of a fair weather tent and would struggle with 3 season conditions we would experience here in the UK.

Obviously for a tent this light it won't be as durable as heavier options. We would recommend using a footprint if you think you will be pitching on rough ground and Big Agnes have produced a specific model, the Scout 1 Platinum Footprint, for the weight conscious.  

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Help and advice:

• This single-wall tent offers generous living space for ultralight trail missions where every ounce of weight and inch of space count
• Exterior trekking-pole design paired with vertical endwalls and over-vertical sidewalls creates a spacious floorplan
• Full-body vent system: multiple mesh vents with protective eves keep air circulating while keeping weather out
• Vertical, head-entry door with extended dry-entry eve on 2 person and larger awning coverage on 1 person
• Two 3-D vent pockets provide ample storage without encroaching on your livable space
• Removable stays at front corners give you the option to save 1oz
• Reinforced pockets for your trekking poles keep your tent body protected
• Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights
• Double slider zippers allows for venting from the top or bottom
• Self-adjusting guyouts on front corners
• Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners
• Storm flaps on exterior zippers
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately

UOG Specs

• Shelter weighs: 366g (excludes pegs and bags)
• Poleset weighs: requires trekking poles (not included)
• x9 pegs supplied weigh: 102g
• Footprint sold separately

Big Agnes Specs

• Trail weight (excludes pegs): 13oz / 369g
• Packed weight: 1lb 1oz / 539g
• Packed size: 16" x 4.5" / 41 x 11cm
• Floor area: 16ft² / 1.49m²
• Floor length: 84" / 213cm
• Floor width: 38-28" / 97-71cm
• Head height: 41" / 105cm
• Foot height: 33" / 84cm

Construction & Materials

• Tent body is silicone treated nylon rip-stop with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC's)
• Requires two trekking poles or Big Agnes Accessory Backpacking Poles for set up - sold separately
• Two 45” / 114cm poles required for the front
• 2 full length wall vent pockets
• 9 DAC superlight aluminum J stakes
• Gear loft loops included