Logo
    • Login
      • Forgot your password?

    Register

    Backcountry Skiing Guides
    • REVIEWS
      • Ski Gear
        • Skis
        • Boots
        • Bindings
        • Climbing Skins
        • Poles
        • Snowboards
      • Clothing
        • Hard Shells
        • Soft Shells
        • Insulation
        • Mid Layers
        • Base Layers
        • Gloves
        • Socks
      • Accessories
        • Safety Gear
        • Goggles and Helmets
        • Ski Touring Packs
        • Ski Boxes and Bags
        • Sleeping Bags - 4 Season
        • Technology
        • Sunglasses
        • Insoles & Braces
        • Books
      • Off-Season Gear
        • Hiking
          • Rain Shells
          • Day Packs
          • Apparel
          • Footwear
          • Safety
        • Camping
          • Backpacks
          • Sleeping Bags
          • Sleeping Pads
          • Tents
          • Coolers / Cooking
          • Furniture / Storage
          • Lighting / Power
        • Biking
        • Paddling
        • Climbing
        • Mountaineering
        • Running
      • Lifestyle
      • Lodges and Accommodation
      • Nutrition
      • Manufacturers
      • Destinations
      • Training
      • Gear of the Year
      • Pro Skier Interviews
    • FORUMS
    • STORE
      • Guides & Maps
      • Gear Deals
        • Alpine Touring Boots
        • Backcountry Skis
        • Alpine Touring Bindings
        • Backcountry Accessories
        • Off-Season Gear
        • Climbing Skins
    • ROUTES
      • Coast Mountains
        • Callaghan Valley
        • Coquihalla Highway
        • Cypress Provincial Park
        • Duffey Lake
        • Elfin Lakes Squamish
        • Howson Range
        • Shames Mountain
        • Smithers
        • Vancouver Island
        • Whistler/Blackcomb
      • Interior Mountains
        • Bonningtons Traverse
          • Copper Hut Routes
          • Grassy Hut Routes
          • Huckleberry Hut Routes
          • Steed Hut Routes
        • Goat Range
        • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
        • Kokanee Glacier Park
        • Kootenay Pass
        • Red Mountain Resort
        • Revelstoke
        • Revelstoke Mountain Resort
        • Rossland Range
        • Rogers Pass
        • Trout Lake
        • Whitewater Ski Resort
      • Rocky Mountains
        • Banff National Park
        • Bow Yoho Traverse
        • Fernie
        • Jasper National Park
        • Kananaskis Country
        • Kootenay National Park
        • Lake Louise Ski Resort
        • Sunshine Village Ski Resort
        • Wapta Traverse
          • Balfour Hut Routes
          • Bow Hut Routes
          • Peyto Hut Routes
          • Scott Duncan Hut Routes
        • Yoho National Park
      • Quebec
      • Newfoundland
      • Ontario
      • Yukon
      • Submit A New Route
    • LODGING
      • Coast Mountains
      • Interior Mountains
      • Rocky Mountains
    • VIDEOS
      • 2018/19 Gear Reviews
      • 2017/18 Gear Reviews
      • 2016/17 Gear Reviews
      • 2015/16 Gear Reviews
      • 2014/15 Gear Reviews
      • 2013/14 Gear Reviews
      • 2012/13 Gear Reviews
      • 2011/12 Gear Reviews
      • 2019 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2018 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2017 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2017 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2016 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2016 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2015 SIA Show
      • 2014 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2013 SIA Show
      • 2012 Outdoor Retailer
      • Tips and Tricks
      • Backcountry Skiing
    • SAFETY
      • Plan Ahead
      • Equipment
      • Resources
      • Avalanche Skills Training
      • Managing warmth & heat loss
    • ABOUT
      • Advertise
      • Glossary
      • Contact Us
    • REVIEWS
      • Ski Gear
      • Clothing
      • Accessories
      • Off-Season Gear
      • Lifestyle
      • Lodges and Accommodation
      • Nutrition
      • Manufacturers
      • Destinations
      • Training
      • Gear of the Year
      • Pro Skier Interviews
    • FORUMS
    • STORE
      • Guides & Maps
      • Gear Deals
    • ROUTES
      • Coast Mountains
      • Interior Mountains
      • Rocky Mountains
      • Quebec
      • Newfoundland
      • Ontario
      • Yukon
      • Submit A New Route
    • LODGING
      • Coast Mountains
      • Interior Mountains
      • Rocky Mountains
    • VIDEOS
      • 2018/19 Gear Reviews
      • 2017/18 Gear Reviews
      • 2016/17 Gear Reviews
      • 2015/16 Gear Reviews
      • 2014/15 Gear Reviews
      • 2013/14 Gear Reviews
      • 2012/13 Gear Reviews
      • 2011/12 Gear Reviews
      • 2019 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2018 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2017 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2017 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2016 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2016 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2015 SIA Show
      • 2014 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2013 SIA Show
      • 2012 Outdoor Retailer
      • Tips and Tricks
      • Backcountry Skiing
    • SAFETY
      • Plan Ahead
      • Equipment
      • Resources
      • Avalanche Skills Training
      • Managing warmth & heat loss
    • ABOUT
      • Advertise
      • Glossary
      • Contact Us

    HOTTEST REVIEWS


    Elan Ripstick 106 Skis Fritschi Xenic 10 Bindings Arc'teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Gregory Targhee 32 Pieps Micro Transceiver Scott Freeguide Boots ZAG SLAP 104 Skis

    VIDEOS YOU'LL LIKE


    Marker Duke PT Bindings Salomon Shift Pro Boots Black Crows 2020 Skis Dalbello Quantum Boots Atomic Shift MNC Binding Scarpa F1 LT Boots New G3 2020 Poles

    NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

    Unsubscribe
    Elan Ripstick Skis
    • Home
    • »
    • REVIEWS
    • »
    • Off-Season Gear
    • »
    • Camping
    • »
    • Tents
    • »
    • Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the YearDesigning a tent to be lighter while not giving up internal livable space is the holy grail of tent design and Big Agnes got it right with their Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent. Not only is it insanely light but it also didn't scrimp on any 'must have' features. The Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent is a winner on many fronts and so deserving of our Gear of the Year Award. Bravo Big Agnes!

    The Backcountry Skiing Canada Team.


    The Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum is an ultra-light 2 person tent. Laterally symmetrical, this double wall tent features two full vestibules each with a door. A wide variety of features combined with low weight and small packed size make the Tiger Wall 2 Platinum an outstanding tent for any adventure. Like the Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Tent, the Tiger Wall 2 is super lightweight but the Tiger Wall has two doors and two vestibules for convenience whereas the Fly Creek only has one of each.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    The Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent uses a very thin Silicone treated rip-stop nylon which provides durability along with livability given how much light this light coloured material lets pass through.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent
    SHOW THE REST OF THE REVIEW / PHOTOS / VIDEOS

    The fly and floor of the body are made from a silicone treated rip-stop nylon with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating to make sure outside moisture remains on the outside. The rest of the tent body is made with breathable rip-stop nylon and polyester mesh, and the seams are taped with a waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane which contains no PVC’s or VOC’s.

    At 0.7m², each vestibule is plenty big enough for shoes and a backpack. They also feature a low-vent design which allows for better ventilation with the fly on. 

    Storm flaps over the zippers ensure the weather stays on the outside of the tent. 

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Double sided zippers with Easy-Pull tabs are well hidden beneath the storm flap. 

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Toggle and loop door ties keep the entrance to the tent and vestibule clear.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent
    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    The tent body door is opened and closed with vertical and horizontal zips.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    The fly is attached to the horizontal tent pole by using the pull tabs to pull a reinforced sleeve over the pole end.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    The tent body is attached at the same spot via a ball and socket connection. 

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Colour coded webbing and buckles ensure the fly is put on the right way around, and make for the quickest and easiest set-up, tension, and take-down.  At the base of the tent, the poles slip into steel ringlets. 

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Guylines at the corners of both the tent body and fly are reflective and offer added structure to the tent.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Reinforced corners add durability and longevity to the Tiger Wall tent.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    A pocket by the door on the head end of the tent. 

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Gear loops in the ceiling give ample opportunity for hanging gear up.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Small openings in the corners of the ceiling pocket allow headphone cords to dangle down to the user below. The pocket is oversized so you can get anything like phones, books, tablets, socks, maps, clothes, or whatever else you might be stowing away into the pocket.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent
    The single pole structure is tripod-like, featuring two pole lengths on the head side of the tent, and one pole that runs to the foot side. The foot end pole stands in the the middle of the tent and the two corners are staked out. The result is a “free-standing tent”, though it does require stakes to shape out the foot end.
    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    All this packs down into a tidy, small package, weighing just over two pounds.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent

    Materials:

    Fly: Silicone treated rip-stop nylon with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
    Body: Breathable rip-stop nylon and polyester mesh
    Body Floor: Silicone treated rip-stop nylon with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
    Seam Tape: Waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (no PVC or VOC’s)

    Features:

    • 2 doors each with a vestibule
    • Storm flaps on fly zippers
    • Dual zipper vestibule
    • Low Vent feature on vestibule doors
    • Dry-entry door design
    • Dual-zipper door
    • Single pole architecture with DAC poles
    • Structured foot-end corners
    • Quick Stash door keeper
    • Oversized ceiling pocket with earbud-cord openings
    • Velcro tabs to connect fly to poles
    • Colour coded webbing and buckles
    • Pre-cut guylines and tensioners
    • Reflective guylines and webbing
    • Multiple interior loops
    • Easy-pull zipper tabs

    Verdict:

    The Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum is a pretty outstanding tent. The packed size and weight are like no other 2 person tent that I have ever had the pleasure of using. At first, I was skeptical of the material, as it feels like it might be quite fragile. After having used the tent, I’m left with the impression that the fragile feeling is due only to the thin, lightweight nature of the material, and not an accurate measure of its toughness. I was pleasantly surprised by durable the material is and am sure it can hold up to some minor abuse.
     
    The single pole structure of the tent really helps reduced overall weight and bulk. The tripod nature of the pole system effectively reduces the number of poles required but does lead to my only complaint about the tent. While the Tiger Wall 2 does technically stand on its own, I think they are pushing the definition of a true free-standing tent. The corners at the foot end need to be staked out to have any shape at all, and if one were to use the fly, stakes would be essential for it to have any effect. 

    Outside of that, I have no complaints about this Tiger Wall 2. It’s quite comfortable and roomy once set up, and light and compact when packed. It offers adequate and well thought out pockets and gear loops. It’s also easy to set up even with only one person and offers impressive weather-proofing. What else could you ask for out of a tent?

    PROS:

    • Ridiculously lightweight.
    • Packs up really small.
    • Fully featured despite the above points.

    CONS:

    • Despite being called a free-standing tent, staking is required to shape out the foot corners of the tent body, and crucial for the fly not to be flapping around.

    SPECS:

    Price: $599.99CAN / $549.95US
    Capacity: 2 person
    Seasons: 3 Season

    Trail Weight: 878g /1lb 15oz
    Packed Weight: 1.02kg /2lb 2oz
    Fast Fly Weight: 737g / 1lb 10oz
    Packed Size: 46 x 14cm / 18 x 5.5in
    Floor Size: 2.6m² / 28sq ft
    Floor Length: 219cm / 86in
    Tapered Floor Width: 132 - 107cm / 52 - 42in
    Head Height: 99cm / 39in
    Foot Height: 56cm / 22in
    Vestibule Area: 0.7m² / 8sp ft

    RATING: 9.5/10

    Interior Space   2/2
    Design               2/2
    Quality              2/2
    Weight               2/2
    Price                 1.5/2

    buy backcountry skiing gear


    Did we miss something? Are we totally out to lunch? Let us know what you think. People like/dislike gear for different reasons so chime in below and we'll get a well-rounded evaluation. You'll need to login or register before you can comment but it only takes a few seconds, then you're good to go.

    Leave a Comment:

    Back to the rest of the reviews.


    We built this backcountry skiing community for you, the passionate skier, and hope you enjoy the hard work we put into all the reviews, routes, videos and posts we create. It’s been free from day one but that doesn’t mean it’s not a valuable resource. If you enjoy this web site and value the content we create for you, then please support Backountry Skiing Canada by donating today. Thank you!

    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2020-21 Backcountry Skiing Canada. All Rights Reserved. 

    Website by: FROLIX DESIGN