How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country, the Big Agnes Blacktail 4 tent checks every box if you're looking for a comfy spot to snooze after a day on the road or trail.
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 4-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 7 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 5 lbs. 15 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 8 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Packed Size | 8 x 22 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 96 inches |
| Floor Area | 60 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 11 + 11 square feet |
| Peak Height | 50 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 12 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 Structure | Freestanding |
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We’ve spent about 20 nights in the Blacktail 4. Handles heavy rain and windy conditions very well. Good space for a family of 3 and a small dog. Easy to pitch even by yourself. Would highly recommend the tent for car camping even short hikes are doable if you can spread the weight. Only downside we've encountered is the peg pulls snap off when you pull the pegs out from very dry and hard soil.


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