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Big Agnes - Sheep Mountain 1

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"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"


"I forgot I had my fenix on and did a mud run. Didn’t even phase my watch. Literally dragged it through the mud and it just kept going."


"I've put them through the washer and dryer."

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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."


"Weight savings is alone is worth. ... I started backpacking in my my Merrell Trail Gloves and probably wont go back. ... for trails I really like the light weight footwear more than boots."


"I got an Air65 and that thing is great"

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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."


"Nemo’s warranty is fantastic. ... They repaired a rainfly for free that I’m pretty sure definitely ripped due to me."


"their customer support was better than any company I’ve ever encountered ... When my first tent got some delamination on the waterproofing layer they replaced it for free"

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"I've had it up in a downpour and it stayed totally dry inside."


"Also pitched it on bare rock using rocks to hold the stakes on a decently breezy night and it was pretty bombproof."


"The osmo material is amazing in the rain and stays taught ... I’ve camped in 40mph wind and lashing rain in Dartmoor and it didn’t miss a beat, no leaks and I felt secure all night."

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"I was hesitant about the instant part of it having not used one before, but I love it. I can put it up/take it down by myself"


"Coleman is stupid easy to set up ... this is so easy and takes a lot of stress away ... It’s easy ... You don’t have to think about it."


"Goes up super fast"

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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 pole design means they are under twist pressure, and after I'd replaced the third set of poles I decided to go inflatable. ... and the poles kept breaking."


"A week in, a pole broke in the wind"


"the poles bent irreparably in mild/moderate wind conditions ... It lasted less than a year"

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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 waterproofing on the fly is failing"

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3eep- • 11 months ago

I have a Big Agnes. Love the tent and love the brand.

r/overlanding • Tent Recommendations ->
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allaspiaggia • 6 months ago

Big 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.

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arcana73 • about 2 months ago

After dealing with a warranty issue with Durston I would rather deal with Big Agnes

r/Ultralight • Big Agnes' new ultralight tents (VST) coming in January 2026 ->
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Bargainhuntingking • 4 months ago

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.

r/CampingGear • Gearlabs top 19 tents are all 200$+. One is even over a thousand. Are those of ua getting the 70$ amazon special really buying junk?! ->
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beachbum818 • 10 months ago

Tough to choose light AND strong. Since the strength comes from the tent poles and lighter tends use less tent poles. I would say the strength would also come from how and where you pitch the tent. Pitching it slightly protected or if the wind will help a ton. Also pitching the vestibule into the wind will help with the aerodynamics. Don't just pitch the tent any which way. Think about how the wind will hit the tent. Check out Big Agnes... I've been in some blizzards with them... held the weight of the snow and kept Standing after heavy winds

r/camping • Lightest strong Dome Tent (1-2ppl) I can find please? ->
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Bigredrooster6969 • 8 months ago

Try 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.

r/CampingGear • Need advice regarding a Packable tent ->
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cece13cyr • 9 months ago

https://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.

r/CampingandHiking • Question about budget backpacking tents. ->
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Character_Answer_204 • 6 months ago

Ive had my big agnes longer than any other tent ive owned so far! I think its at least ten years old.

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dacv393 • 4 months ago

Paria is a glorified dropshipping company. Durston and Big Agnes are good options, you don't need anything more niche honestly

r/CampingandHiking • Alternatives to the big names/lesser known companies? (Tents) ->
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DudeWhereIsMyDuduk • 6 months ago

Do you have any weight requirements? The last tent I bought was definitely on the heavy side because normally I use my Jeep to get me to primitive spots, I'm not doing a ton of backpacking where I'd need to cut weight. It also doesn't sound like you're really in the market for an ultralight pole setup, either. I ended up with a Big Agnes Sheep Mountain on clearance and for $150 I don't think I could've found something better. An MSR Hubba Hubba was the other option I was considering.

r/camping • Complete camping beginner needs help picking a tent ->

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