Big Agnes - Blacktail Hotel 2
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2025 Scoring
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"Mine has a footprint and it stays dry in there. It’s like a second tent really and it’s a tooon of space. Way more that a single person would ever need."
"My wife and I got the 3 person version for extra space as I've never found a 2 person tent that is actually comfortable for two people. ... If you are 2, get the 3 person."
"I only use it for trips where there’s support, like ragbrai. ... The black tail is cool and giant"
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"I've used a Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel for years now. ... I've grown up in the bush and it's by far the best tent I've ever used. ... I've never seen or used a better tent."
"The black tail is a tank."
"tough"
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"quick and intuitive to pitch ... no need for instructions because color coded"
"Even the 4p I can put up by myself ( 5ft tall) in about 5 minutes."
"Easy setup"
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"The best part is the huge vestibule. ... On super rainy days we can set up our camp chairs in there and cook with the stove no problem, the dogs sleep out there and it's a great place to dry stuff."
"Mine has a footprint and it stays dry in there. It’s like a second tent really and it’s a tooon of space. Way more that a single person would ever need."
"Vestibule is nice in the PNW cause we can cook under it during the rain"
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"Every year I buy a can of silicon sealing spray and spray it down on a good sunny non-windy day, never had a drop of rain."
"great water resistance"
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"the rainfly is leaky almost from the start ... It repels light rain, but steady rain or even short heavy rain leak through ... it just doesn't she water effectively"
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"The wind can be strong enough to blow sand and dirt through the mesh into your tent. ... I got a bunch of soil on my face when lying in the tent. ... That's actually why I got an x mid solid instead of xmid."
"I’ve had trouble with zippers on Big Agnes tents, but I’am in the sand often."
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"they are pricy when not on sale."
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"I’ve had trouble with zippers on Big Agnes tents, but I’am in the sand often."
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"The black tail is a tank. I only use it for trips where there’s support, like ragbrai. ... For actual bike packing / serious miles, I go with an ultra lite HMG mid-1. ... The black tail is cool and giant, but it’s a big heavy load too."
"can confirm its heavy ... the vestibule fly+extra pole does add a decent amount of weight"
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