The Big Agnes Scout 2 Platinum Tent is an astoundingly light 2 person shelter. Easy to pitch with trekking poles (not provided) and plenty of room for 2 people but light enough for 1 person to carry.
Big Agnes says:
Our Scout 2 Platinum is a single-wall, insanely lightweight yet roomy trail phenom. At just one pound, there’s no reason this tent shouldn’t be in your pack for solo missions or when sharing it with your backcountry buddy. 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 2 Platinum Tent is an incredibly light-weight 2 person shelter. The living space is more than ample for 2 people.
The tent was quick and simple to set up but is worth noting you need an adjustable walking or tarp pole for the rear support as a fully extended pole is 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.
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.
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
Requires 2 trekking poles (not included) for trekking pole system
Save weight with removable stays - not included in trail weight
Reinforced pockets for your trekking poles keep your tent body protected
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
Storm flaps on exterior zippers
Double slider zippers allows for venting from the top or bottom
Two oversized 3-D bin pockets provide ample storage without encroaching on your livable space
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
To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately
Multiple interior loops for use with gear lofts or for attaching other accessories
UOG Specs:
Shelter weighs: 490g
Poleset weighs: requires trekking poles (not included)
Total weight for comparison: 490g (excludes pegs and bags)
x8 pegs supplied weigh: 84g
Big Agnes Specs:
Trail weight (excludes pegs): 1lb 1oz / 482g
Packed weight: 1lb 5oz / 595g
Packed size: 13.5" x 5" / 34 x 13cm
Floor size: 27sq ft / 2.5 m²
Floor length: 84" / 214cm
Floor width: 48-38" / 122-97cm
Head height: 45" / 115cm
Construction + Materials
Tent body is silicone treated nylon ripstop 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 (one 45”/114cm for the front pole and one pole that collapses to 33”/84cm for the rear pole