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Big Agnes C Bar 2 Tent
$173.73Compared to $249.95*Save 30%
New to backpacking or in the market for a high-quality, technical tent without breaking the bank? The Big Agnes C Bar 2 tent is a lightweight and roomy shelter option.
- Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the frontcountry
- Simple head-entry design with single door and single vestibule; stormflaps on vestibule zipper
- Spacious interior with DAC Angle hubs and attached cross pole
- Easy and efficient setup and takedown with single pole system architecture
- Stow unzipped door quickly and easily with Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door
- Stash gear out of the way in oversized ceiling pocket
- 3 mesh pockets that are great for stashing odds and ends
- Ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly; hook-and-loop tabs connect fly to pole structure for extra stability
- Enhanced visibility at night with reflective guylines and reflective webbing
- Fly and floor are made in polyester taffeta with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane coating
- Tent body is a breathable polyester and polyester mesh
- Waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane taped seams (No PVC or VOCs)
- DAC Pressfit pole system with lightweight hub pole design
- Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops (accessories not included)
- Fits Big Agnes Triangle, Trapezoid and Square gear lofts (not included)
- Includes 8 lightweight aluminum hook 6 in. tent stakes
- To extend the life of your tent floor, Big Agnes recommends using a tent footprint (not included)
- Fast-Fly setup available with rainfly, poles and footprint (footprint not included)
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 2 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 4 pounds |
| Packed Size | 6 x 19 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 86 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 28 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 7 square feet |
| Peak Height | 41 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Pressfit |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Breathable polyester; polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester taffeta with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester taffeta with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Location:Austin, TX
Age:35–44
1 year ago
Great starter backpacking tent!
This is a great budget backpacking tent. I used it for 2 years. It's easy and quick to set up thanks to the color-coordinated buckles! The main issue I had with it was the size vs the weight. This is one of the smaller 2-person tents out there and the door is front entry, not side. The footprint is sold separately.
Age:35–44
Location:Ohio
Age:35–44
2 months ago
Crazy good for the deal i got at the outlet sale
Yes , I recommend this product
Super stoked om the deal i got with this. Had a gift card and reward points to where it was $12 out of pocket shipped. I bought this intentionally for my 2 young kids to use when we camp. It DEFINITELY is more of a single person tent for adults, but it fits 2 REI kids sleeping pads well. They are literally side by side though, so its very tight. It gives room in at the front for some stuff but again, its small. Setup is super easy, its pretty light and the quality is as good as my Yellow Jacket 4.
Age:35–44
Location:Colorado
Age:45–54
3 months ago
Small - low ventilation - but okay for 1 person
No, I do not recommend this product
The tent interior just doesn’t have enough volume. 2 small adults could possibly make this work, but I’m 5’-9” and a little broad shouldered and just no way 2 of me would be happy. Vestibule is non-existent. Only space for a couple pair of shoes but volume vanishes towards top. Also, some kind of ventilation improvement needs to be made. On a positive note the materials and construction are good quality. Material and stitching very good. Just be aware it’s tight quarters. My purpose is solo car camping and while a twin size inflatable mattress fits, it turns the thing into a bivy. I couldn’t sit upright when that was inflated (7” standard these inflatable) Not a total fail, but needs much improvement.
Age:45–54
5 months ago
Solid 1p Backpacking Tent
Yes , I recommend this product
10 weeks Spring camping in PNW, tons of rain but I felt safe, dry
2 months ago