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Big Agnes Salt Creek Hyperbead Tent - 3 Person
Look beyond the person rating: sleeping space, packed size and the conditions you camp in matter just as much.
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NZ$989.99
Listed NZD item price; delivery and offer conditions require confirmation · Source reference price NZ$1,099.99
Gearshop · Listed as orderable
Recorded 8 Oct 2026 · NZ source
Not live pricing or stock. Check the exact model, size, delivery and offer conditions before purchasing.
At a glance
- Weight (source basis)
- Trail Weight: 2.4kg
- Dimensions
- Floor Dimensions: 218 - 177cm
Specifications4 recorded
Standard configuration · Gearshop · Offer recorded 8 Oct 2026. Earlier specification records are dated separately.
- Weight (source basis)
- Trail Weight: 2.4kg
- Dimensions
- Floor Dimensions: 218 - 177cm
- Structure & seasons
- Best Use: Backpacking; Poles: DAC Pressfit pole system
- Other specifications
- Floor Area: 3.9m²; Vestibule Area: 0.8m² + 0.8m²
NZ retailers & configurations
Gearshop · Listed as orderable · Recorded 8 Oct 2026. Check current price, delivery and terms at source
Tents buying advice
Before you buy
The whole shelter, not one number
Consider ventilation, fly coverage, pitching and intended season together. A waterhead rating alone does not establish storm performance.
Carry it or drive it?
Check the stated weight basis, packed length and room needed to pitch. Car-camping space can be a poor trade for a long walk-in.
From first use to the next trip
Use, care & repair
01Rehearse before departure
Pitch at home with the correct manual. Check poles or air beams, valves, pegs and guy lines; confirm which accessories are included.
02Plan your pitch
Use a permitted, suitable campsite and follow the manufacturer's anchoring instructions. Leave space for guy lines, entrances and any awning.
03Dry before storage
Remove dirt gently and dry every part before long-term storage. Follow the model's cleaning instructions rather than applying a generic detergent or coating.
Care & repair · Big Agnes
Big Agnes tent washing and storage guidanceScope & source notes
General brand tent-care guidance, not an exact-SKU manual or confirmation for every current fabric revision. The applicable tent manual and care label take precedence. The page has a separate mtnGLO section; do not apply ordinary tent immersion instructions to tents with integrated lighting. This entry does not cover replacement poles or other unrelated parts.
Tutorial · Big Agnes
Big Agnes general tent pitching and takedown tipsScope & source notes
General brand tent tutorial, not an exact-SKU setup manual. The applicable model and generation's manual takes precedence for pole layouts, clips, guying and packing. Fast Fly, low-vent and footprint examples are not confirmation that every catalogue tent supports those configurations or includes the necessary accessories.
Common buying questions
Good to know
Does a four-person tent comfortably sleep four adults?
Not necessarily. Check usable floor space against your bedding and equipment. Use a separate comfort capacity where the manufacturer provides one; otherwise it remains unconfirmed.
Does a higher waterproof rating mean a better tent?
It describes a fabric test, not the complete shelter in a storm. Design, seams, fly coverage, ventilation, maintenance and correct pitching also matter.
Do I need a footprint?
Check the exact model's recommendations and what is already included. Confirm dimensions and attachment points; a matching product name alone is not proof of compatibility.
Keep your options open
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Other catalogue models in the same equipment category, not verified equivalents or a ranked recommendation. Prices and availability are recorded snapshots.
Outdoor Next's buying guidance is editorial research, not a hands-on test or owner rating. Manufacturer resources and external reviews retain their own authorship and terms.
Source record & notes
Standard configuration · Gearshop · Recorded 8 Oct 2026
Record priority-gearshop-variant-53256439693679 · SKU TSC326
Public source catalogue reviewed on 8 October 2026. Model-table specifications may require size confirmation. Shipping-weight metadata is excluded. Image source does not imply an open licence.