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Big Agnes Mad House 6 Tent
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Built for the harshest conditions, this Big Agnes tent is strong and stable. 2 vestibules give you room to stash your gear. The included fabric wall gives you the option for a dual room setup.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
6-person
Seasons
4-season
Minimum Trail Weight
19 lbs. 5 oz.
Floor Area
94 square feet
- Strong and spacious tent for 4 seasons—built to withstand the harshest of conditions
- 2 doors and 2 vestibules with dual room setup option with included fabric wall that can be stowed when not in use
- High-tenacity yarn used in fly material increases tear strength by 20–25% over standard nylon or ripstop polyester fabrics
- Unique pigmentation process in the polyurethane resists fading and increases UV resistance, extending the longevity of the fabric when used in high altitude conditions
- Doors have 2 closure options: zip up the mesh door only for ventilation or zip up the polyester layer for full protection
- Enjoy fair-weather days with option to stake out the front vestibule door and use as awning with your trekking poles (poles not included)
- Smooth-closing, dual-zipper door with discrete seam design, easy-grip zipper pulls and stormflaps on vestibule zipper
- Easy entry through front door, featuring dual-zipper construction for smooth opening and closing, and quick reach-through access using only 1 zipper
- Ample storage with oversize 3D bin pockets that don't encroach on your livable space
- Multiple interior loops give you a spot to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp lights (gear lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- 2 closure options on fly vents and windows: mesh only for ventilation, or zip up the nylon layer for complete closure
- Easy setup with color-coded webbing and buckles and ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
- Hook-and-loop tabs connect fly to pole structure, providing perfect pitch and extra stability
- Added stability and strength in high winds with dual, equalized guylines
- Reflective guylines and reflective webbing for enhanced visibility at night
- Includes lighter, yet stronger Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent pending I-Beam aluminum construction
- Can be used with a Big Agnes footprint (not included) to help extend the life of the tent floor
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 6-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 19 lbs. 5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 21 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Packed Size | 26 x 15 x 10 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 152 x 98 x 84 inches |
| Floor Area | 94 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 25 + 6 square feet |
| Peak Height | 68 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 6 |
| Pole Material | DAC lightweight aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 12 millimeters and 13 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Polyester ripstop/polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester Oxford with a 5,000 mm polyurethane coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Dominico® undyed ripstop polyester made with high-tenacity yarns |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Location:Glenwood Springs CO
Age:45–54
4 weeks ago
Mad House 6 lives up to expectations
Yes , I recommend this product
Great tent. Easy set up without reading the instructions(stubborn man). Tons of vents and pockets. Wish it came with the poles for vestibule/awning set up. REI wants $60 ea for those.
Age:45–54
4 years ago
Love this tent!
I live in Alaska and my wife and I used this tent for the first time on a week long hunting trip in the talkeetnas, it rained a lot, but we never had any water or moisture in our tent at any time. We love this tent, it's easy for the two of us to set up, the zippers work well and there's plenty of venting. Something we especially liked is the inside storage, lots of mesh pockets around the inside and lots of loops to attach clothes lines for hang drying clothes. Would definitely buy again and will definitely buy more big Agnes products as the quality was evident as soon as I pulled the tent out of the box, thanks for the great product!
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5 years ago
The Beast - Rugged, Robust, and Roomy
We bought this tent as an upgrade to our REI Kingdom 6. We love the Kingdom 6 but have narrowly survived a few nights of thunderstorms and high winds. You know the nights I am talking about - lying there watching the frame bend and sway while the occasional raindrop finds its way through the rainfly to whack you in the face. I just couldn't risk another one of those nights. The Mad House 6 is a beast and laughs at those high winds and large raindrops. The build quality, material thickness, and pole strength is unparalleled. Surprisingly, it is 11sq ft larger than the Kingdom 6 and only weights 2 more ounces. I assume the designers at BA accomplish this through superior design and a lower ceiling. We couldn't be happier with the Mad House.
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Location:Mountain west
Age:45–54
1 month ago
Excellent
Yes , I recommend this product
The Big Agnes Mad House 6 is an outstanding family and group camping tent. The build quality is excellent, with durable materials, sturdy poles, and thoughtful design features that inspire confidence in a wide range of weather conditions. It feels like a premium product from the moment you unpack it. The interior is incredibly spacious, with plenty of room for multiple campers, gear, and comfortable movement inside the tent. Despite its size, setup is surprisingly straightforward thanks to the intuitive pole structure and well-designed components. Everything fits together smoothly, making camp setup quick and stress-free. If you’re looking for a roomy, well-built, and user-friendly tent that will serve you for years, I highly recommend the Big Agnes Mad House 6.
Age:45–54
5 years ago
Rock solid and HUGE
We christened this tent on a 2-day trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Simply an AMAZING tent. Rock solid, quality construction. Easy to setup. Absolutely cavernous. Totally exudes quality, stability and engineering. We could not believe all the internal storage spots and ventilation ports. One of our best outdoor purchases ever.
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2 years ago
Functional layout
The floor plan is awesome. Super easy to put up. Great tent!
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5 years ago
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