Jump to: Our Verdict / Features / Specifications
We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!
Big Agnes says:
Blacktail tents are a tried and true Big Agnes classic - light enough for the backcountry, and strong enough for the front country.
The Blacktail checks every box - lightweight design for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail, and excellent value for car campers looking for an easy to set up shelter with a small footprint. Burly recycled fabric means that you won't have to sacrifice durability for weight savings or sustainability - you get it all! Spacious sleeping areas and easy access through two side-entry doors and vestibules make early morning entry and exit with a tentmate a breeze when nature calls.
No matter where your adventure takes you, camp comfy in a Blacktail!
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Big Agnes's Blacktail 4 Tent, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Two doors and two vestibules
- Durable, lightweight aluminum poleset with prebends and high-volume cross pole makes for spacious interior
- Symmetrical pole structure along with color-coded webbing and
buckles make set up quick and easy - Proprietary TipLok™ Tent Buckle streamlines tent set up by combining three functions: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly
attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop - Two supported roof vents increase air circulation
- Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors increases air flow while still providing vestibule coverage
- Dual-zipper doors with easy-grip zipper pulls. Use only one zipper for quick, reach-through access
- Quick Stash door keeper on tent body makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
- Interior storage includes side pockets, ceiling pockets, and media pockets
- Multiple interior loops for attaching accessorie
- Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
- Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners
Specifications
UOG Specs:
- Inner tent weighs: 1288g
- Flysheet weighs: 1231g
- Poleset weighs: 1124g
- Total weight: 3643g (excludes pegs and bags)
- 8 x pegs supplied weigh: 113g
Big Agnes Specs:
- Trail weight (excludes pegs): 3.52kg
- Packed weight: 3.74kg
- Fast fly weight: 2.69kg
- Packed size: 56 x 20cm
- Floor size: 5.6m²
- Floor length: 229cm
- Floor width: 244cm
- Head height: 127cm
- Vestibule area: 1.0m² + 1.0m²
- Pole Set Type: Aluminum Pressfit
- Pole Diameter:12mm
Material & Construction
- Fabric
• Rainfly: Recycled 75D polyester taffeta with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating and PFAS-free water-repellent finish
• Tent body: Recycled breathable 75D polyester taffeta and polyester mesh
• Floor: Recycled 75D polyester taffeta with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating and PFAS-free water-repellent finish
• Footprint: Recycled 75D polyester taffeta with 1500mm water proof polyurethane coating and PFAS-free water-repellent finish
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape
- Poles/Buckles
• Lightweight aluminum poleset with prebends
• Plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
- Stakes & Storage
• 2 side pockets, 4 ceiling pockets & 8 x 6.75” Big Agnes Dirt
Dagger™ UL stakes
