Big Agnes  Blacktail Hotel 2 Tent

Got this 2p tent for a late summer trip to the Washington Coast. It wouldn't be a Washington camping trip without some rain, and the fly held up perfectly, with the vents adequately doing their job to prevent condensation inside. The best part of this tent is the relatively large vestibule! It was very convenient to keep gear outside of the tent, but still under the fly staying dry. I've even seen people mention it as a handy option for cooking during bad weather. Set up is relatively easy, with the vestibule pole sleeve being the only part that wasn't perfectly smooth. You'll also have to use the guy lines and stakes to set up the rain fly/vestibule, so keep that in mind.

Used on a camping trip in FL. It's made of really nice quality fabric. The vestibule was the talk of the camping trip with all of our friends. It kept my Yeti GoBox 60 and Panga 75 out of the way from the rest of the party. I didn't have issues with bugs inside the sleeping tent. More than comfortable for one person. Since I had to get extra stakes for the fly, I purchased sand specific stakes for the whole tent and it paid off.

This will be my second Blacktail Hotel 2. My original has sheltered me through over a hundred nights—from intense heat to punishing storms—without a single leak. It’s a tough, reliable tent, though on the heavier side. For this journey, I chose to leave my ultralight setup behind. While a fully freestanding tent can be advantageous in certain situations, the added interior space—especially with the extended “garage”—is a major benefit during long adventures. That extra room makes a noticeable difference when living out of the tent day after day. Before each trip, I take the time to seam seal and apply UV protection to extend its lifespan. This second Blacktail Hotel 2 is essentially a reset before another extended journey. My original is still performing well, but after another six months of continuous backcountry use, wear and tear will inevitably start to show. This tent design, with an addition of an attic gear hammock, has served me very well. Five stars!

I absolutely love this tent. It's perfect for car camping, or bike packing. I even try to use it when backpacking if I can split the weight up with other hikers. Very well built.

I picked this tent up for more car camping and love it, very spacious. On late nights by the fire, my dog often wants to go to bed before us and will scratch at the tent door, we will let him in, but he just gets fomo and wants to come right out. The extended vestibule is perfect for that, he thinks he is in bed and can come and go whenever.

This tent packs small and fits perfectly on top of my saddlebags. Perfect size for 1 plus gear and the fly is perfect for keeping wet gear out of the sleeping area

I love the design and the material. Very roomy for 2 people