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Big Agnes Guard Station 8 Tent
$1,499.73Compared to $1,999.95*Save 25%
Upgrade your basecamp experience. This dome-style Big Agnes tent is built to withstand high-altitude, high-alpine conditions. And it sleeps 8, so you can bring the whole crew.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
8+ people
Seasons
4-season
Minimum Trail Weight
18 lbs. 7 oz.
Floor Area
128 square feet
- Undyed ripstop polyester Dominico® fly fabric offers increased tear strength of 20–25% over standard nylon or ripstop polyester fabrics
- Color is achieved using a unique pigmentation process in the polyurethane coating, which resists fading and increases UV resistance
- This treatment extends the longevity of the fabric when used in high altitude conditions
- Extensive livable space with DAC exoskeleton pole system and maximized architectural strength
- Setup is quick and easy with a single-wall structure that minimizes bad-weather impact
- Peek at the peak through one of six windows without opening doors; windows can be opened for venting or zipped up tight in extreme weather
- Ready to pitch with precut guylines and tensioners
- Heavy-duty reflective guylines and reflective webbing enhance visibility at night
- Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops (gear lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- Removable floor included
- Includes light yet strong Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent-pending I-Beam aluminum construction
- Create a separate living and sleeping space with the optional clip-in Accessory Body (not included)
- Includes carry bag with shoulder straps
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 8+ people |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 18 lbs. 7 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 25 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Packed Size | 10 x 15 x 24 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 157 x 157 inches |
| Floor Area | 128 square feet |
| Peak Height | 84 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 8 |
| Pole Material | DAC Pressfit |
| Pole Diameter | 15.4, 14, & 9 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | N/A |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester oxford with 5,000 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Dominico® undyed ripstop polyester made with high-tenacity yarns and silicone-treated with a 1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating, plus an additional polyurethane coating on the face of the fabric |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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2 years ago
Bombproof
Solid as bedrock. I use mostly as a group hub/ kitchen. Amazing peace of mind to have the Guard Station up when things get nasty. I've seen some horrific weather from the inside of this thing. I might have seen the tent wall slightly move once. My only minor gripe is that the zippers need constant vigilance unless you are in the snow. They are relatively sensitive to dust/ sand compared my other Big Agnes tents. Get a whole bunch of brushes. Use them constantly. Aside from that, this is the greatest tent ever made and my most prized possession.
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6 years ago
Top notch super dome!!
Love love love my guard station 8 ( super dome) first off this shelter is huge! We set up a double bed,chairs,cooler, table, and even a 84" screen with projector. As for weather the dome holds up well to wind and rain. It has plenty of doors windows and vents to keep it at a reasonable temp in the hot sun. For us the shelter is used for summer camping for the most part at boat access only camp spots or the occasional provincial park we love it!! That being said there is one issue after a hot day I find the shelter gets pretty wet on the inside around sunset, the area we camp can go from blazing hot (shorts and no tshirt) while the sun is out to pants and sweatshirt in 30-45 minutes. Right after this happens it gets pretty moist inside shaking the shelter will make it rain. I still give it a 5 star review as this would not be an issue in cold weather and I'm thinking the shelter was more designed for that use.
Review originally posted on Big Agnes
8 months ago
Fantastic All-Weather Shelter
Best all-weather shelter on the market. Worked exceptionally well in an Alaskan expedition when exposed to wind, weather, and snow. The removable footprint is a must and the weight makes is very flyable for expeditions. Ample ventilation while the fully zipped windows allow tailoring of where air is allowed to move.
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6 years ago
Well thought out, solid shelter with stacks of space
Used the Guard Station 8 as our main basecamp media/gear tent to safely house all the camera gear away from the snow, rain and dust when not filming. Worked a charm. Super sturdy so we were absolutely fine trusting it with all of the camera gear safely stowed inside. Ample headroom and plenty of ventilation made working in it a breeze (no pun intended).
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5 years ago
Terrific family tent
Just used the tent for a family camping trip. It fit a family of four with all of our stuff with room to spare. Given the size of the tent, it was remarkably easy to set up. The accessory body was nice as it allowed us to keep the kids separate from us which gave them privacy and let them sleep in.
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