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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent

★ 7.9 Backpacking
Sleeps 1 Seasons 3-season Weight 2.12 lbs Est. Price $1,039

Best for: Expert ultralight three-season solo backpacking.

Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Naturehike

Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

★ 7.9 Backpacking
Sleeps 1 Seasons 3-season Weight 3.3 lbs Est. Price $129

Best for: Great for solo minimalist backpacking.

Our Take

Both are backpacking tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent is noticeably taller inside (33'1" peak height versus 3'4"), giving you more headroom to move around.

The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent and the Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.9 overall.

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent also has a price edge — $909 less at $129 versus $1038.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

Score Comparison

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent
Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Overall Score
7.9
7.9
Space & Comfort
7.5
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
7.0
7.5
Value for Money
7.0
9.0
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.5
6.0

Pros & Cons

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent

  • Incredible 18 ounce trail weight
  • Simple single pole carbon architecture
  • High volume waterproof Dyneema fabric
  • Limited headroom for taller hikers
  • Single door makes entry awkward

Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

  • Unbeatable value for solo adventurers
  • Quick three minute solo setup
  • Tough waterproof silicone nylon fly
  • Tight interior for taller hikers
  • Small vestibule limits gear storage

Full Specs

SpecBig Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 TentNaturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Tent Type Backpacking, Dome, Ultralight Backpacking, Ultralight, Bikepacking
Capacity 1 person 1 person
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $1,039 $129
Weight 2.12 Lbs 3.3 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 1 Lb 2 Oz 2 Lbs 10 Oz
Floor Area 28.0 ft² 18.3 ft²
Vestibule Area 8 Sq Ft 4.8 Sq Ft
Peak Height 40 397
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 86 X 52/42 In 83 X 43 In
Pole Material Carbon Fiber Yukson UL Superlight Aluminum Aloy
Floor Fabric Dyneema Composite Fabric 20D Silicon Coated Ripstop Nylon
Rainfly Fabric Proprietary HyperBead Fabric Technology; Recycled 15 Denier Ripstop Nylon With 1,500 Mm Waterproof Coating Without Intentionally Added PFAS 15D Silicon Coated Ripstop Nylon
Packed Size 5 X 18.5 In 13x5 In
Setup Time 5 10 Min 5 Mins
Warranty Lifetime 2 Year Limited Warranty
Made In Imported Imported

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Big Agnes

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent

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Naturehike Cloud Up UL 1-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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