Big Agnes
Salt Creek 3
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$449.95
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Overview
Our Salt Creek SL3 superlight 3-season tent has three doors and ample shoulder space. It hits the mark for a full-featured backpacking tent. Shop now.
Specs
- Brand
- Big Agnes
- Weight
- 1860 g · 65.6 oz
- Seasons
- 3 Season, Fall, Spring, Summer
- Item Weight
- 4.1 pounds
- Material Type
- Polyurethane
- Occupancy
- 2 Person
- Occupant Capacity
- 2
- Pole Material Type
- Aluminum
- Product Dimensions
- 86"L x 52"W x 44"H
- Rainfly Material
- polyester
- Shape
- Square
- Stake Material
- Aluminum
- Tent Floor Material
- Polyurethane or polyurethane-coated material
- Three Seasons
- ✓
Weight vs. category
52% heavier than the category average.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$449.95