The Big Agnes Salt Creek 3 is a lightweight, three-season backpacking tent designed for reliable shelter on the trail. Featuring a freestanding dome design, it sets up quickly on any terrain without stakes. The tent offers excellent ventilation to minimize condensation and includes two doors with vestibules for convenient gear storage. Durable ripstop nylon fabric and sealed seams provide weather protection, while the compact packed size makes it ideal for backpackers prioritizing weight savings. Perfect for solo adventurers or couples seeking a dependable, easy-to-manage shelter for weekend trips and extended expeditions.
Features
Airy, full-featured backpacking tent with 3 doors and 2 vestibules
Double side doors with ample vestibule storage, plus 1 head-entry door with an awning-style entrance
Awning-style door at the head of the tent creates a patio vibe; manufacturer recommends using Big Agnes Accessory Backpacking Tarp Poles (not included)
Increased living space with 4-way DAC hub and vertical wall design
Breathable ripstop polyester on tent body and a water-resistant polyurethane coating on rainfly and tent floor
Increased airflow with 1 supported roof vent
Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors for more airflow while still providing vestibule coverage
Stow unzipped doors quickly and easily with the Quick Stash door keepers
Ready to pitch with precut guylines and tensioners attached to the fly
Stash oversize gear in 3D shelf, utilizing unused space above your feet
Multiple interior loops give you a spot to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent and Camp Lights (lofts, accessories and lights not included)
5 interior mesh pockets, 1 mesh ceiling pocket and one 3D bin pocket
Includes nine 6.75 in. Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes
Specifications
Seasons: 3-season
Sleeping Capacity: 3-person
Minimum Trail Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz.
Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight: 3 lbs. 12 oz.
Packaged Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz.
Packed Size: 5.5 x 21.5 inches
Floor Dimensions: 86 x 70 inches
Floor Area: 42 square feet
Vestibule Area: 9 + 9 square feet
Peak Height: 47 inches
Number of Doors: 3 doors
Number of Poles: 2
Pole Material: DAC Pressfit
Pole Diameter: 9 millimeters
Canopy Fabric: Breathable ripstop polyester and polyester mesh without intentionally added PFAS
Floor Fabric: 20-denier ripstop polyester with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane (PU) coating without intentionally added PFAS
Rainfly Fabric: 20-denier ripstop polyester with 1,500 mm waterproof PU coating without intentionally added PFAS