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Big Agnes Blacktail 2 Person Tent

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About This Item

Blacktail tents are a tried and true Big Agnes classic - light enough for the backcountry, and strong enough for the front country.

The Blacktail checks every box - lightweight design for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail, and excellent value for car campers looking for an easy to set up shelter with a small footprint. Burly recycled fabric means that you won't have to sacrifice durability for weight savings or sustainability - you get it all! Spacious sleeping areas and easy access through two side-entry doors and vestibules make early morning entry and exit with a tentmate a breeze when nature calls.

No matter where your adventure takes you, camp comfy in a Blacktail!

Design:

  • Symmetrical pole structure with pre-bent poles for easy setup and increased head space
  • Durable recycled fabric with a PFAS-free compliant water-repellent finish
  • Two large doors for easy egress, and two vestibules with storm flaps on vestibule zippers
    • Smooth closing dual-zipper doors allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
  • TipLok™ Tent Buckle provides secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment, tensioner, and stake-out loop
  • Increased airflow with Low Vent capability on the vestibule doors and two high vents on fly, combined with double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting from the top or bottom
  • Two ceiling pockets and two large side pockets provide ample storage space
  • Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
  • Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights
  • Pre-cut reflective guylines and reflective webbing shine in the light of a headlamp, helping prevent tripping
  • To extend the life of your tent floor and enable fast fly compatibility, we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately

Additional Details:

  • Brand : Big Agnes
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26TUMUBLCKTL2XXXXCAT
  • SKU: 26609370

REVIEWS

3.7

7 Reviews

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A Really Great Budget-concious Option.

I bought this to do some backcountry elk hunting in oregon. I am not planning to get more then 8 miles back so the weight is really not a concern to me even though its really not that heavy. Its definitely bigger then I expected as I have purchased cheaper 2-person tents in the past that your head was smooshed into the wall of the tent. Bottom of the tent is a little thin so I do suggest running a tyvek type ground cover underneath of it if you are running any type of sleeping pad. For the price it will hunt and sleep fantastic!

Beware Beware

I'm a motorcycle traveler and in my 4 years on the road I have gone through as many tents, so I waited to see how this tent would measure up. Well 5 months on the road and one zipper is already failing, we will see how the other zipper fares in the next 6 months, but so far I cannot recommend, it's always the zippers???

Great Tent For The Price

Honestly can't say I've had any of the issues other people mentioned. I've slept in the tent a few times now, including inclement weather. Once in the winter when it hit 17F and recently during during storms with driving rain. The winter I picked up frost on the inside of the fly with the vents open, would vent doors next time. During the down pour the fly wet out but the inside stayed dry. Nothing flapped in the wind or leaked water. The stakes supplied are plenty. I might spring for nicer stakes, but can't complain at the price point. Much more room than my Quarter dome. Not sure how you make it easier to set up? Match the colors insert the poles clip the clips - put the peak pole on top of the cross poles stakes in the loops. I'll be in touch to see if I can get the bike pack poles for it.

Good Tent But Few Flaws

Good overall tent , easy to put up and lots of room. But a few flaws: Just got this but doesn't come with a clip at the top so where the 3 poles meet they tend to slide about and don't stay in correct position. The vents in the outer tent are hopeless in wind/rain, there's only a small bit if velcro in the middle so the wind keeps the flap open then the rain gets in, seems a basic flaw.

Possibily

The tent is fairly light-weight, good looking, and easy to assemble-disassemble but after a few tries. It would be great to have detailed video instructions on how to assemble it or pack it properly. I also noticed some defects in the material of the inner-tent when I was setting it up for the first time (photo attached). I like the tent overall but I really worry if the materials are strong enough. I also agree with the comment about the tent's sack - it would be great if it would be a bit wider and made of tougher material.

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