compare big agnes tents Big Agnes String Ridge VST 2.5 Tent

Set your FKT with VST. Our VST tents are inspired by you, combining innovative materials with user-first design to create the ideal ultralight shelter. Engineered to provide maximum usable space for you and your gear, these tents are ultralight, durable, and reliable. HyperBead® fabric with Hybrid Single/Double Wall construction and an integrated ventilation system promotes airflow while reducing condensation. Cut weight - without cutting corners - with the VST series.

The String Ridge VST gives you the best of both worlds: weight stats you can only get with a trekking pole shelter, combined with a stable, reliable design. Extra 0.5 sizing creates dedicated protected space for your gear, or a four legged friend. Innovative, externally supported asymmetrical architecture makes for a spacious shelter with plenty of room to lay out your gear and get ready for the next day's adventure.

Featuring proprietary HyperBead® fabric technology: The ideal balance of strength, durability, and weight. Optimized for those who don’t want to compromise on protection and weight.

Hybrid Single/Double Wall design with integrated ventilation design drastically reduces condensation without requiring additonal setup

Extra 0.5 sizing provides bonus room inside the tent for a backpack and/or furry friend

Recycled, solution-dyed polyester fabric provides increased dimenstional stability compared to a traditional nylon tent fabric, making it especially ideal for semi-freestanding tents

Trekking pole architecture with exterior support optimizes interior space and makes for easier setup

Requires 3 trekking poles for complete setup

ErgoZip ergonomically designed fly zippers slide easily from any position

YKK DynaPel™ fly zippers slide more easily and are more durable than traditional water-repellant zippers, keeping you dry using sustainable materials and no intentionally added PFAS

Comfort-first floorplan fits two 25" wide pads

To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately

Trail Weight: 1lb 14oz

Total Weight: 2lb 2oz

Packed Size: 14.75" x 4.75"

Floor Area: 35ft²

Vestibule Area: 9ft² + 9ft²

Head Height: 47"

Footprint Weight: 4.05oz

Rainfly: Proprietary HyperBead® fabric; 20D recycled solution-dyed polyester with 20D high tenacity ripstop fabric, 4000mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS

Floor: Proprietary HyperBead® fabric technology; recycled 15D nylon ripstop with 1500mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS

Body Mesh: Polyester mesh

6” Dirt Dagger™ UL Stakes included: 9