Big Agnes Blacktail Backpacking Tent
- 3 person, 3 season
- Freestanding, 3 aluminum poles
- 2 doors, extended pole-supported vestibule plus a second vestibule
- 1500mm PU coated recycled 75D polyester fly and floor
- Dirt Dagger UL stakes, reflective guylines included
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A roomy freestanding three-person tent with two doors and a large extended vestibule for gear or cooking. The listing gives no packed weight or floor dimensions.
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ASIN: B0DSPBDWS9Category: Tents
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Overview
Big Agnes builds the Blacktail Hotel as a freestanding three-person tent with pre-bent symmetrical poles, two side doors and an extended, pole-supported vestibule. TipLok buckles clip the poles to the fly for quick pitching.
The Hotel version trades one standard vestibule for a large covered porch, room for packs, a dog or a sheltered stove. Weight and floor size are missing, which makes it hard to judge for long backpacking trips.
Who it's for
Campers and moderate backpackers who value living space and two entries for tentmates. Hikers who track every ounce need a listing with a stated weight.
Pros and cons
- Extended vestibule for gear
- Two doors for tentmates
- Pre-bent poles add headroom
- High and low vents
- Trail weight not listed
- Floor dimensions not stated
- Hand wash only
Performance notes
Pre-bent poles pull the walls outward, adding headroom where people sit up. Airflow from low vestibule vents to high fly vents carries moisture out, which governs how much condensation forms on cold nights.
Specifications
| Brand | Big Agnes |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Occupant Capacity | 3 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Rainfly Material | Recycled 75D polyester, 1500mm PU coating |
| Tent Floor Material | Recycled 75D polyester, 1500mm PU coating |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Fabric Type | Recycled breathable 75D polyester and polyester mesh body |
| Color | Warm olive, Chinois green |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Reflective guylines with tensioners, Dirt Dagger UL stakes |
| Other details | |
| Occupancy | 3 person |
| Is Waterproof | Yes, PFAS-free treatment |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Rooms | 1 |
| Number Of Doors | 2 |
| Number Of Poles | 3 |
| Number of Vestibules | 2, one extended pole-supported and one quick-access |
| Seasons | 3 season |
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel?
The care instructions say hand wash.
Can the Blacktail Hotel be pitched with only the fly?
Yes. The setup notes describe a Fast Fly pitch using only the rainfly and poles.
What is the difference between the Blacktail and the Blacktail Hotel?
Standard Blacktail models have two regular vestibules. The Hotel has one extended, pole-supported vestibule and one quick-access vestibule.
Does the Blacktail Hotel need stakes to stand?
It is freestanding, though Dirt Dagger UL stakes are included for securing it.