Big Agnes Bird Beak 3 Person SL Dome Tent Review

The Bird Beak 3 SL has two doors and a peak center height of 4' 2, which is a little bit smaller than the average height of the 139 other 3 person tents we have examined With 47 square feet of room inside, it is a little bit smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to two other campers during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents like this one can make a great choice for campers who appreciate spending lots of time outside of their tent exploring.

A few of the fantastic points about dome tents are, that they are generally speaking light, making them easy to carry. In most all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very simple to set up. In calm weather, you could do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are the most common of all the other sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing rain to roll off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, resulting in the water pooling on the roof. The most basic dome tent will have a rectangular floor, sloped sides a couple of poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is typically considered that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Below you can find a list of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Bird Beak SL can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the floor with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Has Gear Loft. It is nice to see Big Agnes adding a gear loft in the interior to store some of your things.
3. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
4. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1200mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy downpours.
5. Other sizes are available. Big Agnes has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
6. Low price. It is a great deal for a 3 person dome tent that provides this much room. Not many tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $499.95

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 47 square feet, the Bird Beak 3 is smaller than quite a few of the 139 other 3 person tents we have looked at.
2. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the rain etc, you need keep them inside the tent.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one sold separately specifically for the Bird Beak 3 footprint Even though the floor may be made of Silicone-treated ripstop nylon, it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many attributes to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.
5. Storage Space. Due to the size of the tent, one cannot store a lot of stuff inside..

Big Agnes's Bird Beak 3 SL tent is really good for backpacking. There are a few other points not mentioned above which, were found and liked, while reviewing the model: Features exceptional living space for cot sleeping or those wanting more room than a traditional backpacking tent , Set up in shelter-mode without the inner tent body for maximum shelter volume and easy in/out access and Media pockets located above sleeping area enable clean earbud cord routing from phones or other devices.

With wonderful ratings, a couple of reviews and headroom of 4' and 47 square feet of area to sleep, this tent is like your very own miniature home away from home. This will enable you to enjoy some delightful moments exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can look at above.

If you came to this page looking for suggestions about this specific tent, our view is, it would make for a great purchase. In case you just happened to arrive on this page while looking for a brand new tent having not heard of this brand or this tent model before, it is probably a good thing to look at some more similar tents also.

Value for money: In terms of value for your dollar, this tent is more competitive than the usual price of all the one hundred and ninety-three, three-person tents we have looked at, this just by itself does not make it good value for money. One should also look at other areas in-depth, as we do with every tent.

When we calculate the valuation of a single tent, we reflect upon tons of conditions, finding things where the tent could outperform other near-identical tents and where it is lacking. In this case, with a total rating of 4.4 and the price statistics above, one can identify that with a price of $499.95 Big Agnes's Bird Beak 3 SL is a good deal and competitively priced in comparison with comparable tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and dimensions the tent offers were not compromised to finish up with a price well below the average price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is marked down by 0% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It should make a fantastic choice for most campers looking for a comfy three-season backpacking tent to go camping in, that will serve you well for years to come.