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About This Item
Capacity
Sleeps 3
End Use
Camping
Trail Weight
3 - 4 lbs.
Design and Details
Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country
Features two doors and two vestibules
Storm flaps on vestibule zipper
Symmetrical pole structure with pre-bent poles for increased head space
Dual-zipper door is smooth closing and the discrete seam design creates a clean, modern aesthetic
Dual-zipper door allows for easy entry
Use only one zipper for quick reach-through access
Quick stash door keeper on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
Media pockets enable clean earbud-cord routing from phones or other devices
Two fly vents for increased air flow and reduced condensation
Low vent feature on the vestibule doors for more air flow while still providing vestibule coverage
Velcro tabs connect fly to pole structure providing perfect pitch and extra stability
Ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners
Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO tent and camp lights
4 Interior mesh pockets, 2 media pockets and 8 lightweight aluminum hook stakes
Gear loft loops included
Lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends
Plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
Fly and floor are polyester
Fly and floor have 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating
Tent body is polyester breathable and polyester mesh
All seams taped with waterproof polyurethane tape
Brand : Big Agnes
Web ID: 23TUMMBLCKTL3PTNTCAT
SKU: 25593632
End Use
Backpacking, Camping
Season
3 Season
Capacity (people)
3 Person
Minimum Trail Weight
5 lbs 3 oz
Packed Weight
5 lbs 11 oz
Floor Dimensions
90" x 70" x 44"
Peak Height
44"
# of Doors
2
Design Type
Freestanding
Packed Size
22" x 7"
Floor Area
44 ft²
Vestibule Area
9 ft² + 9 ft²
Footprint Included
No
Pole Material
Aluminum
Fabric
Fly and floor: Polyester with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating; Body: Breathable polyester and polyester mesh
REVIEWS
4.5
88%
Recommended
17 Reviews
JpLuca
Received incentive
8 months ago
Lightweight, Strong, Waterproof
Used this at Lindville gorge wilderness area. Backpack camping. 1 mile to campsite and this tent is light. Tent is strong and waterproof, it rained and stormed all weekend. None of the water leaked in. Im 6'2" and i fit really well with my 2 younger boys. I wouldnt want to fit 3 grown men though. Great ventilation, but also retains good heat. Overall probably the best 3 person tent, especially for backpacking under $300.
hotteainaforest
Received incentive
8 months ago
All Set Up Within 10 Minutes, Light Weight
it has a great design that make it feels very roomy. set up is super easy and. used it for a 10 days camping trip and it still look like new. (humid weather but no rain) i like that we can use it without the fly so we can sleep under the stars. the window added a good ventilation so it was airy inside the tent. my partner is 6ft tall he didnt feel it was too short for him. i got it for a good price so i am thinking to get the footprint of it. (maybe that's why it is discounted) there is a little fiber got hooked and created a tiny hole at the base of the tent. thats why i give 4 stars. also, shipping was later than expected so there was not enough time to get another one. that hole is tiny like a needle pin so we will see when will that need a fix with gear aid
1 year ago
Second Purchase!
I use this as a car camping tent for up to 2 people. I have used the version of it with the larger vestibule for gear storage as well. That's part of the reason I also bought this one- I'm familiar with it and I just needed another one. Great product, has all the features I want, durable, waterproof, easy to set up. Thanks for making a great tent!
1 year ago
Everglades Sucess
We used this tent in the Everglades. It was amazing thank you for a beautiful and amazing product.
Tim C
2 years ago
Tight For 3 Actually
Backpacking/canoe camping with my son and wife if my main use of this tent. I got it to replace an older Big Agnes (model no longer made) and this one is just a bit smaller to the point where it's really tight - and all 3 of us are under 5'7" and 150 lbs so not a 'big' family. For two of us it is perfect though.
Stephanie
3 years ago
I Would Be This Again.
We backpacked part of the Continental Divide and this tent was great. It held up through a hail storm.
3 years ago
Excellent Design!
Did a walk through set up in the yard and I love the way the tent and footprint are built. Planning to use it on a motorcycle trip in October.
BeStraightWithMe
3 years ago
Tent Has Potential
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought for my Boy Scout. Inside dimension adequate size for holding cot and gear. Rain fly awning is nice option to keep boots, gear out of tent, but covered. Makes a little awkward to enter/exit tent. Only got one use and one of the grommets on corner strap came up MIA. Upon further investigation, I'm not the only one to report this issue. I filed a claim with Big Agnes 3 business days ago. No answer yet.
twilli7936
3 years ago
Tent Has Potential
Has potential. Bought for Boy Scout. Allows cot inside plus room for gear. Awning is nice to provide some room outside tent for boots and gear, while keeping it covered. Does make it a bit awkward to get in and out of tent. Used once and grommet used to secure support post failed. Logged issue with Big Agnes 3 business days ago and awaiting response.
Aaron
Verified Purchase
4 years ago
Great Quality
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super easy to set up, without arguing. Plenty of room for 2 adults and young child. Acceptable weight for the size. All of the essential features without garbage that’s unnecessary to the camping experience.
Lizzy
Verified Purchase
4 years ago
Kept Us Dry
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We camped with this is the snow and in the rain and it kept us dry! We love this tent although my husband burnt the rainfly with a latern. :( Customer service at big agnes was awesome and repaired it.
4 years ago
I Would Buy This Tent Again
We really like our blacktail 3 tent, except that two of the tent pole support aluminum grommets have come apart and need replacing. I have contacted BA and look forward to their support in fixing this issue. the quality of the the tent otherwise is really good. this tent replaced a REI Hoodoo 3 and the Blacktail 3 is a superior tent except for the weak aluminum grommets.
Joseph47
Verified Purchase
5 years ago
Great Tent For Amateur Campers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this tent for my first camping trip in many years, and it was great. Very easy to assemble with tons of features like pockets, door flap holders, hooks lining the top of tent for hanging lights, etc. The two air vents on the rain fly kept things breezy, even while keeping the rain out in the morning. Top notch design! Only downside I noticed so far is that the stakes provided weren't the strongest, and a couple were bent upon taking out of the ground.
5 years ago
Simple, Robust, Functional, 3-seascon Shelter
The Blacktail3 is basically a more robust copper spur hvul3 (CS3), with a ~1.5lb weight gain, and a ~60% price reduction. The Blacktail3 is 3sqft larger thanks to its non-trapezoid shape, and one inch taller than the CS3. It uses two individual poles, rather than the fancy hubbed single pole of the CS3. And, the cross pole slides into simple webbing sleeves rather than that clever ball/socket plastic piece on the CS3. The fly of the Blacktail3 does not attach to the poles at the guyout points via velcro like the CS3. This lack of pole/fly attachment reduces the inherent strength of the design compared to the CS3. The dual fly vents on the Blacktail3 are a plus. Nearly everything else is identical - dimensions features, layout, etc. Fly/floor/footprint are PU coated and sturdy. All seams are taped from the factory. Mesh is far less ephemeral than the CS3. The footprint of the Blacktail3 and Blacktail3Hotel (2020 versions) are interchangeable. Only grumble is that the stuff sack is a bit tight when you try to cram in tent, fly, stakes, poles, and footprint. Packed size of the Blacktail3 is ~2inches longer and wider than the more svelte CS3. This is a great first tent for backpacking or folks who tend to car camp. Because of its more robust construction, the Blacktail3 will be more forgiving than the CS3 for those with less experience caring for and pitching a tent.
5 years ago
Spacious 3 Person Tent
The Blacktail 3 is simple to set up and very spacious for 2-3 people!
