Description
Buy Big Agnes Salt Creek SL2 Tent – Lightweight 2 Person Backpacking & Camping Tent
The Big Agnes Salt Creek SL2 Tent is designed for campers and backpackers looking for a lightweight shelter with comfort and versatility. Built for two people, this tent combines a spacious interior with a practical design that makes outdoor adventures more convenient. Its lightweight construction allows for easy carrying during hiking and backpacking trips, while dependable weather-resistant materials help provide reliable protection in changing conditions. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer backcountry journey, the Salt Creek SL2 Tent delivers the comfort and performance outdoor enthusiasts need.
Technical Specs
| Best Use |
Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons |
3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity |
2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight |
3 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight |
2 lbs. 15 oz. |
| Packaged Weight |
4 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Packed Size |
6.5 x 20.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions |
86 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area |
28 square feet |
| Vestibule Area |
10 + 10 square feet |
| Peak Height |
44 inches |
| Number of Doors |
3 doors |
| Number of Poles |
2 |
| Pole Material |
DAC Pressfit pole system |
| Pole Diameter |
8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric |
Polyester |
| Floor Fabric |
Ripstop polyester |
| Rainfly Fabric |
Ripstop polyester |
| Footprint Included |
No |
| Design Type |
Freestanding |
Features
- 2 dual-zipper side doors and 2 vestibules with stormflaps on their zippers, plus 1 head-entry door
- Head-entry door features an awning-style entrance that transforms into the campsite’s best stargazing vantage point
- Quick Stash door keepers on tent body door make stowing unzipped doors quick and easy
- Front-entry drop-down door with awning-style vestibule offers extra venting on hot summer nights, an additional escape route or extra storage space for pets and gear
- 4-way DAC hub creates vertical walls for increased living space
- 2 interior mesh pockets; media pockets enable clean earbud-cord routing from phones or other devices; 3D bin pocket utilizes dead space above feet for ample storage space
- Multiple interior loops let you attach gear lofts (fits Square, Triangle, Trapezoid gear lofts) accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp lights (lofts and accessories not included)
- Fly vent increases airflow and reduces condensation; Low Vent feature on vestibule doors increases airflow while still providing coverage; polyester mesh ceiling
- Ready to pitch with precut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
- Reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners are easy to see and set up in the dark
- Includes 8 lightweight aluminum hook stakes and 2 awning guylines
- To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)














Amend –
This tent handled changing weather conditions really well. Setup was quick, and the ventilation kept everything comfortable. — CampingTentCenter.com
Johnson –
Very impressed with the quality and durability. Lightweight, practical, and ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures. — CampingTentCenter.com
Michael T. –
Excellent quality and very easy to carry on long hikes. The interior layout makes it feel larger than expected for a 2-person tent. — CampingTentCenter.com
Alvine –
I really like the lightweight design and overall comfort of this tent. It packs down nicely and performs very well outdoors. — CampingTentCenter.com