Easton Kilo or Fly Creek UL2

[thepokerkid227]

I am going to be starting an early March NOBO coming up and between these two I am looking which one would perform better in windy and wet conditions. They seem to have the same reviews so not too sure which to get.

[Chubbs4U]

I cant be of any help on these 2 tents but I will tell you that you will get pushed, pulled and dragged in different directions on this topic. I would suggest to say what your looking for, the amount you want to spend, how many people, how big you are and any other information that will help. Good luck to you...


off topic- my guess is 17.

[thepokerkid227]

I want a 2 person sub 3 pound tent that is good in the wind, double wall freestanding, good rainfly, and a floor that won't get wet in heavy rains pretty standard. Oh FWIW I am 5'11".

[Rasty]

Must use a hammock. I have never used one but wanted to be the first to suggest the opposite of what you asked about.:D

[leaftye]

Both are going to perform poorly if you don't take the trouble to set it up tightly, but the BA should be easier to work with.

[FamilyGuy]

I would definitely go for the Kilo. The weight savings on the easton poles has mean more durable fabrics all around than the BA (especially the floor) - all with a higher hydrostatic head (waterproofness).

[Tinker]

I want a 2 person sub 3 pound tent that is good in the wind, double wall freestanding, good rainfly, and a floor that won't get wet in heavy rains pretty standard. Oh FWIW I am 5'11".

How much wind? No freestanding tent I've ever slept in has been good in wind without several stakes (or tieouts to roots and rocks) short of my friend's TNF VE-24. A two pole or hub and pole style tent can't hack severe winds without being staked (unless it's nearly buried under snow - and it's doubtful that a two pole expedition tent would last long enough to get buried unless it was well staked when set up).

As far as the floor not soaking through: Forget silnylon once it has water running underneath. The weight of the occupants will force some moisture through, though it might not puddle.
Look at Hilleberg tents www.hilleberg.com (http://www.hilleberg.com) . I have an Akto, which is a bombproof one person shelter for cool weather.

This is better:
http://www.missionimpossible.com/

For the weight you list, the above link suggests the bitter truth. You'll need to compromise.

http://eastonmountainproducts.com/tent/kilo-tent Note all the unsupported fabric on the sides. There needs to be a tieout in the middle of that fabric to keep winds from blowing the sidewalls inward. There should be a corresponding one on the mesh inside to give more shoulder room.
Note about mesh ceilings - Might as well call it a single wall when it rains and there's condensation on the underside of the fly. The rain will knock the condensation off onto you in the form of mist (and, unlike a single walled tent, you can't just take a bandanna or a ShamWow and reach up and wipe it off).
As for ventilation: You'll get more of it, like it or not, in this tent than the Big Agnes. Great in hot weather, not so in cold, windy weather - tradeoff.

https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/FlyCreekUL2
This tent has the side pullouts, but a lighter floor, and less mesh for hot weather ventilation. It will mist on you as noted above for the Easton tent.

Both tents will need extensive staking to keep the sidewalls from collapsing in on you in wind.
At least the Big Agnes allows for that.

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[One Half]

FWIW - I have a BA UL1 and love it.