The Big Agnes Blacktail 3 is a high - quality three - season, freestanding backpacking tent. It's perfect for both backcountry adventures and front - country camping. Light enough to carry on long backpacking trips and strong enough to withstand various conditions, this tent is a great choice for backpackers. After a long day on the trail, you'll appreciate its super - comfortable interior. With two side - entry doors and vestibules, accessing the tent is a breeze, and you can make a stealthy entry or exit in the early morning. Key Features: Suitable for both backcountry and front - country use. Comes with two doors and two vestibules. Storm flaps on vestibule zippers for extra protection. Symmetrical pole structure with pre - bent poles offers more headroom. Dual - zipper doors close smoothly and have a modern look. Use one zipper for quick access. Quick Stash door keeper on the tent body door makes stowing the unzipped door easy. Media pockets for clean earbud - cord routing. Two fly vents improve air flow and reduce condensation. Low Vent feature on vestibule doors provides more air while covering the vestibule. Pre - cut guylines and tensioners on the fly for easy pitching. Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners. We recommend using a Big Agnes footprint (sold separately) to extend the tent floor's life. Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts and lights. Fast Fly setup is available. Specs: Trail Weight: 2.35kg, Total Weight: 2.58kg, Packed Size: 56 x 18cm, Floor Area: 4.1m², Vestibule Area: 0.8m² + 0.8m², Head Height: 112cm, Fast Fly / Shelter Mode Weight: 1.76kg, Footprint Weight: 283g. Materials: Fly and floor are made of polyester with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating. Tent body has polyester breathable fabric and polyester mesh. All seams are taped with waterproof polyurethane tape. It has a lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends, plastic clips to attach the tent body to the pole frame, 4 interior mesh pockets, 2 media pockets, and 8 lightweight aluminum hook stakes. Gear loft loops are included, and it fits various gear lofts (sold separately).
Using the Big Agnes Blacktail 3 tent is a piece of cake. First, find a flat and dry spot for pitching. Unpack the tent and lay it out. Attach the pre - bent aluminum poles to the tent body using the plastic clips. Then, set up the fly and attach the pre - cut guylines and tensioners. Adjust the guylines to make the tent stable. You can use the reflective guy lines and webbing on the tent corners for better visibility at night. When entering the tent, you can choose to use one or both zippers on the dual - zipper doors. The Quick Stash door keeper helps you quickly stow the unzipped door. For better air circulation, open the two fly vents and the low - vent feature on the vestibule doors. To keep your tent in good shape, always dry it thoroughly before packing it away. If it gets dirty, use a mild soap and water to clean it. Avoid using harsh chemicals. To extend the life of the tent floor, we suggest using a Big Agnes footprint, which is sold separately. Also, make sure to attach your gear lofts and accessories to the multiple interior loops carefully to avoid any damage.
