String Ridge VST 2.5

Big Agnes String Ridge VST 2.5 – Ultralight Premium Three-Season Tent

The Big Agnes String Ridge VST 2.5 is an ultralight premium shelter designed for backpackers who want maximum living space, minimal weight, and dependable performance on the trail. The VST series combines innovative materials with user-focused design to create an exceptionally efficient and comfortable backcountry shelter. Its proprietary HyperBead™ fabric features an integrated ventilation system that promotes airflow while reducing condensation, helping maintain a comfortable interior environment in changing conditions. The String Ridge VST delivers the best of both worlds: the weight savings of a trekking pole shelter combined with a stable and dependable design. The additional 0.5-person space creates a dedicated protected area for gear storage or a four-legged companion. An innovative externally supported asymmetric architecture maximizes interior volume, providing ample room to organize gear and prepare for the next day's adventure.

Features

• Patented HyperBead™ fabric technology delivers an ideal balance of strength, durability, and low weight.
• Hybrid single-wall/double-wall construction with integrated ventilation dramatically reduces condensation.
• Additional 0.5-person space provides dedicated room for gear storage or a pet.
• Solution-dyed recycled polyester offers greater dimensional stability than traditional nylon tent fabrics.
• Externally supported trekking pole architecture maximizes interior space and simplifies setup.
• Requires three trekking poles for complete setup.
• Ergonomic ErgoZip zippers operate smoothly from any position.
• YKK DynaPel™ zippers provide smoother operation, enhanced durability, and weather protection without intentionally added PFAS.
• Floor plan comfortably accommodates two 25-inch-wide sleeping pads.
• Compatible with a Big Agnes Footprint (sold separately) for added floor protection and longevity.
• Includes 9 x 6" Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes.

Technical Specifications

• Trail Weight: 845 g
• Total Weight: 953 g
• Packed Size: 37 x 12 cm
• Floor Area: 3.3 m²
• Vestibule Area: 0.9 m² + 0.9 m²
• Peak Height: 119 cm

Materials

• Rainfly: Proprietary HyperBead™ 20D recycled solution-dyed polyester with high-tenacity ripstop, 4000 mm waterproof rating, PFAS-free.
• Floor: Proprietary HyperBead™ 15D recycled nylon ripstop, 1500 mm waterproof rating, PFAS-free.
• Tent Body Mesh: Polyester mesh.