How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
Big Agnes Blacktail 3 Tent
$299.95
Light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country, the Big Agnes Blacktail 3 tent checks every box if you're looking for a comfy spot to snooze after a day on the road or trail.
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- Symmetrical pole structure with pre-bent poles for easy setup and increased head space
- Durable recycled fabric with a water-repellent finish without intentionally added PFAS
- 2 large doors for easy egress, and 2 vestibules with stormflaps 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
- Low Vent capability on the vestibule doors and 2 high vents on fly, combined with double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting from the top or bottom
- 2 ceiling pockets and 2 large side pockets provide ample storage space
- Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door makes stowing the unzipped door quick and easy
- Multiple interior loops provide a place to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® tent and camp lights (gear lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- Fits Big Agnes Large Trapezoid, Triangle, Large Wall, Wall and Square gear lofts (not included)
- Precut reflective guylines and reflective webbing shine in the light of a headlamp to help prevent tripping
- Includes eight 6.75 in. Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes
- To extend the life of your tent floor and enable Fast Fly compatibility, Big Agnes recommends using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 4 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 6 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 x 22 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 70 inches |
| Floor Area | 44 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 44 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 9.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Recycled, breathable 75-denier polyester and polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Recycled 75-denier polyester with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Rainfly Fabric | Recycled 75-denier polyester with 1,500 mm waterproof polyurethane coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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