Big Agnes Manzanares 4 Person HV SL mtnGLO Dome Tent Review

The Manzanares 4 HV SL mtnGLO has two doors and a maximum center height of 4' 2, which is 14 inches smaller than the average height of the 134 other 4 person tents we have examined With 57 square feet of room inside, it is a lot smaller than some other 4-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you and, up to three other campers during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, smaller tents like this one can make a good choice for campers that like spending loads of time outside the tent exploring.

Some of the cool things about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances light, making them easy to carry. In most 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 can do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are without a doubt the most commonly seen of all the different types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing water to roll off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, resulting in the water pooling on the top of the tent. The simplest dome tent will have a square footprint, slanted walls a couple of poles which converge in the middle of the roof. Because of their construction, it is typically thought of that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 people.

Below you can see a list of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Manzanares HV SL mtnGLO can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need 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. Gives you a place to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge 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 simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Breathable. The Manzanares'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.
6. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1200mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
7. Available in other sizes. Big Agnes has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
8. 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 $499.95

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 57 square feet, the Manzanares 4 is smaller than quite a lot of the 134 other 4 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 14% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some people.
3. No windows. With no windows it is not easy to keep the tent ventilated on a hot summers night.
4. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one sold separately specifically for the Manzanares 4 footprint Even though the floor may be made of Polyester taffeta, it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
5. A tad heavy for backpacking. Even though the Manzanares 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 many things to be positive about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Big Agnes's Manzanares 4 HV SL mtnGLO tent is ideal for bicycle & motorbike camping. Here are a few other things not already mentioned above which, were found and liked, while reviewing the model: Features patent-pending mtnGLO Tent Light Technology using durable LED lights to illuminate the interior of your tent with enough light to sort gear, play cards and hang out with friends without blinding them with a headlamp, Roomy shelters designed with steep walls that increase structure strength and allow for more livable space without adding weight and Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guy lines and tensioners attached to the fly.

With exceptional ratings, a couple of reviews and a center height of 4' and 57 square feet of space to play with, this tent is like your very own small flat. It enables you together with 2 other campers to spend some real quality moments in the outdoors together. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you found this page looking for recommendations about this actual tent, our view is, it would make for a very good buy. If you just happened to land on this website while browsing for a new tent having not heard of this manufacurer or this tent previously, it is perhaps a good idea to check out a few other similar tents also.

Value for money: When thinking about value for your dollar, this tent is a cheaper than the standard price of all the one hundred and fifty-four, four-person tents we have taken a look at, this just by itself does not make it good value for money. We also need to look at other factors in-depth, as we do with every tent.

When we measure the score of an individual tent, we study a good deal of things, looking for areas where the tent could beat other comparable tents and where it is not quite as good. On this occasion, with an overall rating of 4.4 and the price conclusions above, we can observe that with a cost of $499.95 The Manzanares 4 HV SL mtnGLO is a remarkable deal and incredibly cheap in comparison with comparable tents.

The ratings show that the quality and capacity the tent provides were not in any way skimped on to obtain a price significantly under the normal price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is marked down by 0% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It will make a superb choice for nearly all campers searching for an appropriate three-season dome tent to camp with, that should serve you well for years to come.