Big Agnes Big House 6

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MSRP: $359.95

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Bought this to start family camping with my wife and…

Reviewed by Mcstark (Guest)
July 29, 2008

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Design: three-season family camping tent
Sleeps: 6+
Ease of Setup: very easy after becoming familiar with it
Weight: 15-20 pounds (includes all accessories, and a plastic mallet)
Price Paid: $280

Bought this to start family camping with my wife and two boys (2 and 6 years-old). I made the investment upfront, because I knew I'd have the tent for a good 10 years, or more. So we'd need the space.

We fit a queen size Coleman air mattress and two Ridgerest pads with some room to spare for our bags. It vented very well. We had temps in the 60's at night and there was no condensation inside. It rained heavily the second night, and the factory taped seams held fine. We stayed dry all night.

The optional vestibule is not an option in my mind. Buy it when you get the tent. We experienced passing showers and putting stuff under the vestibule rather then in the car was a great option. It's also nice to have a place in the shade to relax other than in the tent.

The only negative is the fly has eight guy-lines, but only enough stakes for four. Rather than tie them into the stakes for the tent and ground cloth, I picked up a few extra at the local camping store - they were only a few bucks, but for the cost of the tent they could give them to you.

One last thing to mention - tear-down a packing. The duffel that they give you is a great bonus. Unlike most items you buy, the tent and accessories fit into the provided storage bag with few problems. I've put up and taken down this tent three times, and don't have to refold things to get them to fit the storage bag. A huge bonus in my mind - especially for a tent this size.

Overall, I'm very impressed and pleased with this tent. It's definitely worth the investment - I searched around online and picked up the tent, ground cloth, and vestibule for the retail price of the tent.

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This is a great tent. Me and my family have used it…

Reviewed by Spencer Bowen (Guest)
July 10, 2007

Rating:
Sleeps: 5
Ease of Setup: easy with 2 people ok with 1
Weight: 14lbs
Price Paid: $329

This is a great tent. Me and my family have used it three times and it has been a good choice. Big Agnes has done a good job sealing all the seams because not a drop of water got inside. Good venting. Easy set up. Good in the wind if you stake it down correctly.

I would suggest getting the added vestibule because it is a good place to keep your coolers and other supplies in the shade. the vestibule is not as big as the pic but still good size. Sleeps 5 comfortably. Really a good family tent.

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The Big House 6 is a three-season tent made by Big Agnes. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews

MSRP: $359.95

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Free Shipping. Big Agnes Big House - 6 Person Tent DECENT FEATURES of the Big Agnes Big House 6 - 6 Person Tent Lightweight aluminum poles with press fit connectors Color coded webbing and buckles make set up easy Fly is durable polyester rip- stop with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating Floor is durable polyester with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating Tent body is lightweight polyester mesh and durable polyester rip- stop with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating Both doors on tent body have two closure options: Zip up mesh door only for ventilation or zip up the waterproof, polyester rip- stop layer for full protection Fly walls can be rolled up and attached with toggle fasteners to expose mesh walls for increased ventilation and visibility Sleeves and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up Reflective guy line for nighttime visibility Two large doors Welcome mat on front door provides space for muddy shoes Large skylight Twelve mesh floor pockets All seams taped with waterproof, solvent- free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape 14 superlight aluminum stakes included with tents 7 superlight aluminum stakes included with accessory vestibules Briefcase style carry bag with long shoulder straps and organizational pockets Optional extra large vestibule sold separately Gear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes Trapezoid gear loft - sold separately Footprint sold separately The SPECS Capacity: 6 Person Trail Weight: 12 lbs 15 oz Packed Weight: 13 lbs 15 oz Packed Size: 4in. x 14in. x 26in. Floor Size: 90 square feet Floor Length: 122in. Floor Width: 115in. at widest, 96in. at doors Head Height: 75in.

- Moosejaw

The Big Agnes Big House 6 Vestibule is an optional add on vestibule is for the Big Agnes Big House 6 tent. It fits only that tent. It can be added on to the tent in a matter of minutes. It attaches to the fly just off the door. It provides 65 sq. ft. of dry, covered space outside the tent. This will keep an area outside your door dry for stowing excess or wet gear without bringing it into your tent. It is also a nice place to store a pack so you don't have to crowd it into your tent. This vestibule has 1 shockcorded aluminum pole that provides strength, durability and more useable storage space. This tent has the capability of adding only 1 additional vestibule.

- Campmor

Treat your large family to a weekend outdoorsAAAAAAAAload the spacious Big Agnes Big House 6-Person Tent into your vehicle and head to the campground. This large three-season tent is easy to set up because Big Agnes color-coded the tent poles that slide through sleeves and quickly clip onto the main body of the tent. Attach the rain fly with buckles to stay dry during the storm. Watch raindrops hit the fly's skylight and, when the storm subsides and the sun peeks out, throw open the storm flap to let air come in through the mesh door. This tent has a high ceiling, so you can stand up inside. Mesh floor-level pockets allow family members to store water bottles, headlamps, reading material, and games inside the spacious Big House Tent. This tent packs as easily as it sets up into a briefcase-style carrying bag.

- Backcountry.com

The Big House 6 was rightly named. This 6 person tent is absolutely HUGE, and with the optional accessory vestibule it really is a home away from home. With the vestibule this tent provides you with over 150 sq. ft. of living space. It also has an interior height of over 6 feet, so getting claustrophobic when the weather turns sour won't be a concern. Worried about your dirty/muddy gear after a hike? Don't be. The accessory vestibule and floor mat provide spaces for all your dusty gear so you don't need to bring that stuff inside.Features: Three season, free-standing, deluxe car camping/ base camp tent Lightweight 7000 series aluminum poles with press fit connectors Color coded webbing and buckles make set up easy Fly is durable polyester rip-stop with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating Floor is durable polyester with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating Tentbody is lightweight polyester mesh and durable polyester rip-stop. Tentbody doors are polyester with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating Sleeves and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up Reflective guyline for nighttime visibility Two large doors Welcome mat on front door provides space for muddy shoes Large skylight Twelve mesh floor pockets All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape 14 superlight aluminum stakes included with tents Accessory vestibules are sold separately and come 7 superlight aluminum stakes. Vestibule adds 64sq ft of covered space Briefcase style carry bag with long shoulder straps and organizational pockets Gear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes TRAPEZOID gear loft - sold separately FOOTPRINT INCLUDED (Big Agnes' specific footprint) Specs: Trail Weight 12lb 15oz Packed Weight 13lb 15oz Footprint Weight 22oz Fast Fly Weight Packed Size 4" x 14" x 26" Floor Area 90sq ft Vestibule Area Head Height 75"

- Mountains Plus