Big Agnes - Guard Station 8
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"LOVING the lightweight and strength of big Agnes now."
"LOVING the lightweight and strength of big Agnes now."
"a little lighter"
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"Big Agnes warranty and customer service help is top-notch. ... I sent them an email earlier this week and they responded within minutes with a fix that allowed me not to send the tent in and repair it myself."
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"Ive had my big agnes longer than any other tent ive owned so far! ... I think its at least ten years old."
"I have a Big Agnes tent that’s at least 10 years old, we use it regularly and only have to hose the dirt off. It’s amazing."
"A good tent (like the big Agnes) will last you a lifetime."
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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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"My partner has a big Agnes, which is great, a little lighter but super tight for both of us."
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"My only comment on Big Agnes in my experience is that the tents are fragile because they are so ultralight. ... I’ve had my Copper Spur poles snap twice. ... it’s not great when you’re in the back country and you’ve got to hold everything together with duck tape just to make it through the rest of the trip."
tlasko115 0.1Finding good flat ground for a 10 person tent can be challenging at times. Some campgrounds have elevated pads for the tents and a 10 person can sometimes overflow. A lot of it depends on how much stuff you bring. Having space in the tent for a board game on a rainy day is definitely an advantage. If it were me, I would go with the six person, and move some sleeping bags if needed to play a board game. I currently use a Big Agnes eight person tent for my family of 5-6.
allaspiaggia 0.0Big Agnes, MSR, and Nemo are 3 of the best tent brands available. I ran the warranty desk for an outdoor gear company, and saw the least amount of warranty issues with those brands. They’re not inexpensive, but, you get what you pay for. I have a Big Agnes tent that’s at least 10 years old, we use it regularly and only have to hose the dirt off. It’s amazing. Nemo is awesome too, I know a lot of people with Nemo tents and they love them. I just got an MSR 3 person tent and absolutely love it. Definitely get a 2 person tent. The general rule is to take however many people will be sleeping in the tent, and add 1. So 1 person = 2 person tent, 2 ppl = 3 person tent and so on. A 2 person tent is more comfortable for having your gear inside the tent, changing your clothes, etc. If you don’t plan to go backpacking with it, I’d get a 3-4 person tent just for the space.
arcana73 0.0After dealing with a warranty issue with Durston I would rather deal with Big Agnes
Bargainhuntingking 0.0Big Agnes warranty and customer service help is top-notch. I sent them an email earlier this week and they responded within minutes with a fix that allowed me not to send the tent in and repair it myself.
Bigredrooster6969 0.0Try the REI re/supply. I got a Big Agnes tent that retails for $499 for $134. Also, REI sale is coming up in a few weeks and there will probably be a good deal on their own brand tents and others.
cece13cyr 0.0https://geartrade.ca/ they stock a bit of budget gear and they are not amazon. Also try thelasthunt.com, and https://www.sportchek.ca/en.html they can have some good gear in clearance. I really enjoy my big agnes tent and they are available in long, but they are pricy when not on sale.
Character_Answer_204 0.0Ive had my big agnes longer than any other tent ive owned so far! I think its at least ten years old.
CharcotsThirdTriad 0.0My big Agnes tent got a hole in the mesh the first time I used it. I returned it for the MSR.
dacv393 0.0Paria is a glorified dropshipping company. Durston and Big Agnes are good options, you don't need anything more niche honestly
DudeWhereIsMyDuduk 0.0Any weight requirements? I got a Big Agnes on a ridiculous clearance sale last summer, but it's a chonk, way more than I'd ever want to take backpacking. Works great for camping within a few miles of the Jeep, though.
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