Quick Answer
The Battle Mountain 2 Footprint is a custom-shaped ground cloth that protects your tent floor and enables a Fast Fly setup, saving weight when you leave the tent body behind.
Why Use a Custom Footprint?
A custom footprint like the Battle Mountain 2 Footprint matches the exact shape of your tent floor. This means no excess material to catch water or debris, and no trimming needed. It also provides a precise fit for the Fast Fly configuration, where the footprint replaces the tent body as the base.
Fast Fly Setup: When to Use It
The Fast Fly setup uses the footprint, tent fly, poles, and stakes, leaving the tent body at home. This can save significant weight and pack volume, ideal for ultralight trips or fair-weather camping. However, you lose bug protection and full weather sealing, so it's best for dry, bug-free conditions.
Decision Rules for the Battle Mountain 2 Footprint
- Protect Your Tent Floor: Use the footprint to shield the tent floor from abrasion, punctures, and moisture. It's especially valuable on rocky or rough ground.
- Fast Fly Lightweight Setup: If you want to reduce pack weight, use the footprint with the fly, poles, and stakes. Leave the tent body behind for a shelter that's perfect for fair weather. This setup saves weight but sacrifices bug and weather protection.
- Proper Fit Matters: The custom shape ensures the footprint sits exactly under the tent floor without extending beyond the edges. This prevents water from pooling under the tent. A correctly sized footprint keeps your tent floor dry and reduces wear.
Product Facts
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Battle Mountain 2 Footprint: The Big Agnes footprint also enables you to pitch a lightweight, Fast Fly shelter while leaving the tent body behind. The Fast Fly configuration requires the footprint, tent fly, poles, and stakes. This means you can shed the tent body's weight and bulk when conditions allow, making your setup more versatile for different trip types.
Battle Mountain 2 Footprint
Who Should Use This Footprint?
Best For
- Owners of the Battle Mountain 2 tent who want to extend floor life
- Campers who occasionally want a lighter, Fast Fly shelter
Not For
- Campers who always need full bug and weather protection from their shelter
- Those using a different tent model—this footprint is model-specific
