Crag Lake SL Backpacking Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
CA$377.95
CA$539.93Save CA$161.99 (30%)
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at Backcountry
Price checked Nov 13, 2026
First recorded Nov 10
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- The current price has held for 4 days.
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About this product
The Big Agnes Crag Lake SL is a freestanding three-season backpacking tent designed to sleep three, built around a commitment to lighter carry weights and responsible materials. The canopy and floor are both constructed from 100% recycled nylon ripstop, with a PFAS-free DWR finish on the canopy and a PU-coated floor for reliable rain protection. Aluminum poles feature a pre-bent design that pushes interior height to 44 inches, making it noticeably roomier for a shelter covering 38.5 square feet of floor space (66 by 88 inches). The double-wall construction pairs a polyester mesh canopy for airflow and stargazing with a ventilated rainfly that resists condensation buildup. Two doors and two vestibules (9.2 sq ft each) keep gear accessible without crowding the sleeping area, while two ceiling pockets and two corner pockets handle smaller items. Trail weight comes in at 4 lb 4 oz, with a packed weight of 4 lb 12 oz and a packed size of 6 by 19.5 inches. A Fast Fly configuration drops the carry weight to 3 lb 3 oz when used with the separately sold footprint.
- Category
- Tents & Shelters
- Brand
- Big Agnes
- Material
- [canopy] 100% recycled nylon ripstop, PFAS-free DWR, [mesh] polyester, [floor] 100% recycled nylon ripstop, PU coating, aluminum
- Color
- Dark Olive
- Size
- 6 x 19.5in
- Poles
- aluminum
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Season
- 3-season
- Activity
- backpacking, camping
- Capacity
- 3-person
- Gear Loft
- 2 ceiling pockets, 2 corner pockets
What people are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3 for its fast, intuitive setup (color-coded poles and a swivel hub), excellent ventilation with virtually no condensation, and high-quality materials including recycled, PFAS-free fabrics with taped seams. The dual doors and dual vestibules earn repeated compliments for livability and gear storage. The most common and consistent criticism across expert and user reviews is that the tent does not genuinely sleep three adults comfortably; most testers call it a roomy two-person shelter at best. Wind stability in exposed conditions is also flagged as a weakness, and some reviewers note the price feels slightly high given that the weight and pack size are not class-leading.
Specifications
- Rain protection
- 4/5
- Packed weight
- 1.81 kg
- Sealed seams
- Yes
- Sleeping capacity
- 3
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