Big Agnes Scout 2 Platinum Tent

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.

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.

- 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
• 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
• 2 full-length wall vent pockets & 8 DAC superlight aluminum J stakes
• Gear loft loops included
• Footprint - sold separately