Big Agnes - Bunk House 4

Big Agnes has a better fly and since I had a chance to compare the two side-by-side, I believe it also has better fabric, better poles and probably better design. But that can be subjective so YMMV

My husband and I just got the Big Agnes Bunk House 4 for car camping. He didn’t like it at first but he said it grew on him as the summer went on. (He loved the Big Agnes this one replaced). We sleep on an air mattress in the front country. It’s so much easier to get in and out with a bigger tent. Room on the sides. I am 5’6” and I can stand in it. He’s 6’3” and more comfortable than he’s been in anything else. But I will caution you. A bigger tent limits the sites you can use. It’s not a problem until it suddenly is. I would only go one size bigger. I wouldn’t get a 6 for 2 people.

Big Agnes Bunk House 4. It’s a bomber tent with a large vestibule for when the weather turns bad. As far as waiting for next year’s models, now is the time to strike. Most brands are changing over their tents for next year and you can get way more tent for your money right now.

Have the Bunk House 4. Perfect size for 1-2 people with cots. I’m just over 6’ and can’t stand full height without my head brushing the top, but it’s comfortable enough to get up and get dressed without slouching.

The Halo 6p is an awesome choice. So is the Big Agnes Bunk House 6p or 8p. Other great choices are: MSR Habitude MSR Habbiscape Sierra Designs Nomad Eureka Space Camp. This one in particular is a great bargain as Johnson Outdoors is discontinuing this brand. You can get this one for as cheap as $250 or so. Marmot Limestone 6p Marmot Midpines or Pacifica 6p. This is the exact same tent except the colors. The Midpines is sold exclusively at Amazon and the Pacifica is a Dick's Sporting Good/Public Lands exclusive. This one only has one door as vestibule. Most family camping tents have 2 doors and vestibules. The footprint for the Midpines fits the Pacifica. Big Agnes Mad House Nemo Aurora Highrise. This one is decent but lacks a full coverage fly. North Face Wawona. As cheap as $300 on sale. Has a giant porch vestibule. Lacks a full coverage rainfly though.