Big Agnes Blacktail 4 Person 2020 Dome Tent Review

The Blacktail 4 2020 has two doors and a maximum center height of 4' 2, which is 13 inches less than the average height of the 138 various 4 person tents we have studied. With 60 square feet of space inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 4-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to three other campers during the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents similar to this one are a very good choice for people who prefer spending heaps of time outside their tent getting some air.

Many of the cool things about dome tents are, that they are generally speaking not too heavy, making them simple to carry. In near all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very straightforward to set up. In calm weather, you could do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are easily the most commonly seen of all the various types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to do better in storms than other types, allowing rain to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, resulting in the rain pooling on the roof. The simplest dome tent will have a square footprint, slanted sides a couple of poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is typically thought of that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

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• 11 add_circle_outline PROS

• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Blacktail 2020 can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the floor with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Offers you a place to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
3. Internal storage. It is nice to see Big Agnes has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your gear.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Includes FootPrint. It is not often we see a footprint included with the tent. It is suggested to always use a footprint, so not having to pay extra for one is a bonus.
6. Breathable. The Blacktail's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
7. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the whole body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1500mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
8. Available in other sizes. Big Agnes has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great buy for a 4 person dome tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $259.95 info_outline

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 60 square feet, the Blacktail 4 is smaller than quite a few of the 138 other 4 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 13% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative thing for some campers.
3. No windows. With no windows it is not easy to keep the tent ventilated on a hot summers night.
4. Out of Stock. Unfortunately this particular tent is not currently in stock. It is still on the manufactures site the last time we looked.
5. A little heavy for backpacking. Even though the Blacktail 4, looks like a small tent, it is not ideal for backpacking as it weighs 7 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
6. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have heaps of qualities to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Big Agnes's Blacktail 4 2020 tent is really good for bicycle & motorbike camping. There are a few other things not noted above which, were noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country, Featuring two doors and two vestibules, Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors for more air flow while still providing vestibule coverage and Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly with reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners.

With wonderful ratings, and a peak height of 4' and 60 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your own modest flat. It allows you together with 2 other people to share some really enjoyable time enjoying nature. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can read through above.

If you came to this page looking for suggestions on this actual tent, we think, it would make for a great acquisition. In case you simply happened to arrive on this website while browsing for a new tent having never heard of this brand or this model previously, it is probably a good idea to check out a few more similar tents.

Value for money: As far as value for your dollar, this tent is a lot more competitive than the average cost of all the one hundred and fifty-eight, four-person tents we have taken a look at, this itself does not make it remarkable value for money. We also need to take into account other areas in detail, as we do for each tent.

When we calculate the score of a tent, we study a good deal of stuff, looking for things where the tent could outdo other near-identical tents and where it is lacking. In this case, with an overall rating of 5.0 and the price conclusions above, we can observe that with a cost of $259.95 info_outline The Blacktail 4 2020 is a very good buy and astonishingly competitively priced in comparison with comparable tents.

Its ratings show that the build and space the tent gives you were not skimped on to get a price unquestionably under the average price for comparable tents. It should make a remarkable choice for most people looking for a comfy three-season dome tent to go camping with, that will serve you well for years to come.