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Big Agnes Blacktail 3 Tent
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449
.95
4 payments of C$ 112.49 with . Info
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Three season, freestanding, backpacking tent.
The Blacktail two, three and four-person tents are light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country. A tried and true shelter with excellent value for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail. The Blacktail series of tents offers spacious sleeping areas with easy access through two, side-entry doors and vestibules, making early morning entry and exit with a tentmate more stealth when nature calls.
Features
• Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country
• Features two doors and two vestibules with storm flaps on vestibule zippers
• Increased head space with symmetrical pole structure featuring pre-bent poles and a high volume cross pole
• Smooth closing dual-zipper doors allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
• Stow unzipped door quick and easy with Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door
• Media pockets located above sleeping area provide convenient storage for phones and other devices
• Increased airflow and reduced condensation with two fly vents and low vent feature on vestibule doors for more airflow while still providing vestibule coverage
• Ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Enhanced visibility at night with reflective guylines and reflective webbing
• Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGlo® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint-sold separately
• Lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends
• Compatible with Large Trapezoid, Triangle, Large Wall, Wall and Square gear lofts - sold separately
• Four Interior mesh pockets and two media pockets
• Includes 8x6.75" Big Agnes Dirt Dagger™ UL tent stakes
• Fast Fly Setup available
Materials
• Fly and floor: Polyester with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating
• Tent body: Breathable Polyester and Polyester mesh
• Waterproof, solvent-free Polyurethane taped seams(No PVC or VOCs)
Specifications
• Packed Size: 22"x7"/56x18cm
• Floor Area: 44ft²/4.1m²
• Vestibule Area: 9ft²+9ft²/0.8m²+0.8m²
• Head Height: 44"/112cm
• Fast Fly/Shelter Mode Weight: 1.76kg/3lb 14oz
• Footprint Weight: 283g/10oz
• Trail Weight: 2.35kg/5lb 3oz
• Total Weight: 2.58kg/5lb 11oz
Care
• Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear
• Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge
• Rinse gear thoroughly
• Hang it up to dry
• Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use
• Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing
• Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids
• Allow to dry Completely before storage or use
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing
The Blacktail two, three and four-person tents are light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country. A tried and true shelter with excellent value for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail. The Blacktail series of tents offers spacious sleeping areas with easy access through two, side-entry doors and vestibules, making early morning entry and exit with a tentmate more stealth when nature calls.
Features
• Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country
• Features two doors and two vestibules with storm flaps on vestibule zippers
• Increased head space with symmetrical pole structure featuring pre-bent poles and a high volume cross pole
• Smooth closing dual-zipper doors allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
• Stow unzipped door quick and easy with Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door
• Media pockets located above sleeping area provide convenient storage for phones and other devices
• Increased airflow and reduced condensation with two fly vents and low vent feature on vestibule doors for more airflow while still providing vestibule coverage
• Ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Enhanced visibility at night with reflective guylines and reflective webbing
• Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGlo® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint-sold separately
• Lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends
• Compatible with Large Trapezoid, Triangle, Large Wall, Wall and Square gear lofts - sold separately
• Four Interior mesh pockets and two media pockets
• Includes 8x6.75" Big Agnes Dirt Dagger™ UL tent stakes
• Fast Fly Setup available
Materials
• Fly and floor: Polyester with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating
• Tent body: Breathable Polyester and Polyester mesh
• Waterproof, solvent-free Polyurethane taped seams(No PVC or VOCs)
Specifications
• Packed Size: 22"x7"/56x18cm
• Floor Area: 44ft²/4.1m²
• Vestibule Area: 9ft²+9ft²/0.8m²+0.8m²
• Head Height: 44"/112cm
• Fast Fly/Shelter Mode Weight: 1.76kg/3lb 14oz
• Footprint Weight: 283g/10oz
• Trail Weight: 2.35kg/5lb 3oz
• Total Weight: 2.58kg/5lb 11oz
Care
• Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear
• Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge
• Rinse gear thoroughly
• Hang it up to dry
• Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use
• Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing
• Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids
• Allow to dry Completely before storage or use
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing
Three season, freestanding, backpacking tent.
The Blacktail two, three and four-person tents are light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country. A tried and true shelter with excellent value for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail. The Blacktail series of tents offers spacious sleeping areas with easy access through two, side-entry doors and vestibules, making early morning entry and exit with a tentmate more stealth when nature calls.
Features
• Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country
• Features two doors and two vestibules with storm flaps on vestibule zippers
• Increased head space with symmetrical pole structure featuring pre-bent poles and a high volume cross pole
• Smooth closing dual-zipper doors allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
• Stow unzipped door quick and easy with Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door
• Media pockets located above sleeping area provide convenient storage for phones and other devices
• Increased airflow and reduced condensation with two fly vents and low vent feature on vestibule doors for more airflow while still providing vestibule coverage
• Ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Enhanced visibility at night with reflective guylines and reflective webbing
• Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGlo® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint-sold separately
• Lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends
• Compatible with Large Trapezoid, Triangle, Large Wall, Wall and Square gear lofts - sold separately
• Four Interior mesh pockets and two media pockets
• Includes 8x6.75" Big Agnes Dirt Dagger™ UL tent stakes
• Fast Fly Setup available
Materials
• Fly and floor: Polyester with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating
• Tent body: Breathable Polyester and Polyester mesh
• Waterproof, solvent-free Polyurethane taped seams(No PVC or VOCs)
Specifications
• Packed Size: 22"x7"/56x18cm
• Floor Area: 44ft²/4.1m²
• Vestibule Area: 9ft²+9ft²/0.8m²+0.8m²
• Head Height: 44"/112cm
• Fast Fly/Shelter Mode Weight: 1.76kg/3lb 14oz
• Footprint Weight: 283g/10oz
• Trail Weight: 2.35kg/5lb 3oz
• Total Weight: 2.58kg/5lb 11oz
Care
• Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear
• Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge
• Rinse gear thoroughly
• Hang it up to dry
• Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use
• Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing
• Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids
• Allow to dry Completely before storage or use
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing
The Blacktail two, three and four-person tents are light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country. A tried and true shelter with excellent value for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail. The Blacktail series of tents offers spacious sleeping areas with easy access through two, side-entry doors and vestibules, making early morning entry and exit with a tentmate more stealth when nature calls.
Features
• Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country
• Features two doors and two vestibules with storm flaps on vestibule zippers
• Increased head space with symmetrical pole structure featuring pre-bent poles and a high volume cross pole
• Smooth closing dual-zipper doors allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
• Stow unzipped door quick and easy with Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door
• Media pockets located above sleeping area provide convenient storage for phones and other devices
• Increased airflow and reduced condensation with two fly vents and low vent feature on vestibule doors for more airflow while still providing vestibule coverage
• Ready to pitch with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Enhanced visibility at night with reflective guylines and reflective webbing
• Attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGlo® Tent & Camp Lights with multiple interior loops
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint-sold separately
• Lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends
• Compatible with Large Trapezoid, Triangle, Large Wall, Wall and Square gear lofts - sold separately
• Four Interior mesh pockets and two media pockets
• Includes 8x6.75" Big Agnes Dirt Dagger™ UL tent stakes
• Fast Fly Setup available
Materials
• Fly and floor: Polyester with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating
• Tent body: Breathable Polyester and Polyester mesh
• Waterproof, solvent-free Polyurethane taped seams(No PVC or VOCs)
Specifications
• Packed Size: 22"x7"/56x18cm
• Floor Area: 44ft²/4.1m²
• Vestibule Area: 9ft²+9ft²/0.8m²+0.8m²
• Head Height: 44"/112cm
• Fast Fly/Shelter Mode Weight: 1.76kg/3lb 14oz
• Footprint Weight: 283g/10oz
• Trail Weight: 2.35kg/5lb 3oz
• Total Weight: 2.58kg/5lb 11oz
Care
• Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear
• Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge
• Rinse gear thoroughly
• Hang it up to dry
• Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use
• Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing
• Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids
• Allow to dry Completely before storage or use
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing
Reviews
Pascal P.