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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent

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The Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 deluxe car camping/basecamp tent will withstand 4-season weather conditions and features a main area that sleeps 4 and a smaller area that sleeps 2.

1 large main door and a smaller back door allow easy access; 1 vestibule covers the main door and offers gear storage
Pole sleeves and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for a quick, convenient setup; color-coded webbing and buckles ease setup as well
By using poles of differing diameters, the aluminum Pressfit combi pole system maximizes headroom and comfort
Rainfly is made from durable ripstop polyester with an extra-thick waterproof polyurethane coating; all seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape
Mesh windows in the canopy and multiple rainfly vents keep air moving to help prevent condensation inside the tent
12 mesh floor pockets help organize your gear; gear loft loops let you add your own loft, sold separately
Reflective guyline provides nighttime visibility
Briefcase-style carry bag features long shoulder straps and organizational pockets
Package also includes hook-shaped aluminum stakes
Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent

4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Fly works well (4)
Comfortable (3)
Waterproof (3)
Windproof (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Car camping (4)

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- Comfort driven (4)

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May

2009

(65 of 66 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This tent rocks!

By Ranger-girl

from Southern Utah

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Clever use of space
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Ingenious carry case
Spacious
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Tent stakes undersized

Best Uses

Base Camp
Car Camping
Mountaineering

Comments about Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent:

Buying into a new line of equipment is always tricky business but we got no tricks - only treats with our Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6.

We used our tent for the first time in Rocky Mtn. NP at 9500' with 50-60 mph winds and intermittant rain/slush. The pole design allowed the tent to sway like a tall, limber tree but we never felt like the structure was close to failing. Not a drop made it inside, despite the fact we had several of the sidewall vents open for condensation release.

The small end of the tent is not free standing and requires guy lines and stakes - especially in high winds. Could have used a tab, midpoint on the fly of the small end to secure it as it flapped about when windy. The stakes that come with the tent are a tad puny so we purchased some beefier ones.

The wall design creates maximum use of interior space. Pockets and gear stashes galore. One in the very top of the main section of the tent would have been nice. We used the smaller end of the tent for our sleeping area and with the partition closed was able to retain a little more ambient heat. During the day with the vents open and the mesh allowed to breath, ventialtion was superb.

Set-up is simple with color coded poles and tabs especially for a tent this size. Flying Diamond is not lightweight but very manageable for a tent its size and with all it's features. The carry case is a stachel (v. duffel) with compartments for holding tent, fly, poles and footprint.

We've had a few large tents but nothing comes close to the quality and features of our Big Agnes!

Jul

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Car Camping Tent

By CavemanRC

from Utica, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent:

My wife and I used to camp in a big box store tent and when that tent couldn't keep the rain out, I said it was time for a tent with a full fly and a vestibule. It's easy to set up once you've done it a few times. Every time we've gone it's stormed and the tent has stayed upright and bone dry inside. With the lack of mesh, condensation has been a small issue. The fit of the fly doesn't seem perfect and there seems to be some quality control issues. A grommet fell out and there's a missing piece to roll up the center dividing screen. I ended up reversing the yellow and orange poles and the fly seems to fit better. Plus the tent at the end seems to fill out better, not perfect, but better. (Plus it makes more sense with the orange pole to be at the end with orange webbing.) Some issues, but we have been happy with it so far. It's much better than the cheaper tent we used to use.

Apr

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Perfect Tent For Us !

By VLD

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Setup
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent:

I originally "cut my camping teeth" on The North Face backpacking tents (VE-23 & VE-25), so I've come to expect my tents to be beyond dependable, and hold up to some pretty "hairy" unexpected weather conditions like driving rain, high winds, sleet, hail and snow (or any combinations of the above). Normal camping for us ranges between 4,000' to 8,400', and at this point in our life, the backpacking tents are "history" (now we want room, comfort, and bigger doors). I love the Flying Diamond 6's aluminum poles, and they do form an exceptionally strong geodesic structure, evidence by our 2nd trip out with it, just last week…..50+ mph winds (all day & night) in Death Valley N.P., and the Flying Diamond never flinched. (For the first time in my life, I'm looking forward to some really nasty weather conditions on a camping trip. I'm dying to take this thing out for a real "test drive"!) It's very roomy, evidenced by the wife & I sleeping in the main room with gear, while the back room is occupied by our 6 month old, 68 pound German Shepherd puppy inside her large kennel, and we still had room to spare. The ventilation is great with the 2 doors and the air vents built into the fly. It's also great for sleeping without the fly on….there's nothing like a celestial light show to lull you to sleep at night. There's lots of mesh pockets, and the gear loft tabs in the roof provide spots to hang LED lights for interior lighting. The only drawback I found was in the front door zipper….it takes a little extra patience to get it around the bottom corner. We love this tent. We've definitely become Big Agnes fans, and in my opinion, structurally Big Agnes rivals The North Face, but without the heavy duty, industrial strength pricing.

Feb

2012

4.0

Big Agnes

By Lynnx

from Austin, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Setup
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent:

I bought it mostly for the weatherproof conditions because I use a foam mattresses that I was tired of airing out! The first night was a strong thunder and lightening storm and she held up well and not a drop of water was found in the morning! As a living quarters, it is roomy! It is easy to set up by myself and I like the height for clothes changing. Lights do hang well from the tabs on the ceiling. The vestibule helps keep dirt out and a place to shadow the cooler for quick reaches in! I like all of the rainfly options.

Service and delivery comments:

It was delivered when promised and I had no problem setting it up.