Big Agnes Blacktail 2 Person Hotel Bikepack Modified Dome Tent Review

The Blacktail 2 Hotel Bikepack has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 6, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 250 different 2 person tents we have studied. With 33 square feet of room inside, it is a little bit smaller than some other 2-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, another camper all through the 3-seasons, this tent is recommended for use in, smaller tents like this one can generally make a good choice for people who welcome spending lots of hours outside the tent exploring.

Many of the great points about modified dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances lightweight, making them easy to carry around. In nearly all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the modified dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very simple to set up. In good weather, you can do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is suggested.

Modified Dome tents are without a doubt the most commonly seen of all the different sorts of tents you will find when camping. They tend to do better in the rain than other types, allowing rain to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the water to pool on the top. The simplest modified dome tent will have a square footprint, sloped walls a couple of poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is usually thought of that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Below you can see an account of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 9 add_circle_outline PROS

• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Blacktail Hotel Bikepack 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 ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Gives you somewhere to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
3. Internal storage. It is nice to see Big Agnes has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your stuff.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Breathable. The Blacktail's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the summer.
6. 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 1500mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
7. Great Ratings The Blacktail 2 has some of the best ratings of all the tents on optimumtents.com
8. Available in other sizes. Big Agnes has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great buy for a 2 person modified dome tent that provides this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $279.73

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 33 square feet, the Blacktail 2 is smaller than quite a lot of the 261 other 2 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 7% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative thing for some campers.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately designed for the Blacktail 2 footprint Even though the floor may be made of Polyester with waterproof, polyurethane coating, it is still better to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. Out of Stock. Unfortunately this particular tent is not currently in stock. It is still on the manufactures site the last time we checked.
5. A little heavy for backpacking. Even though the Blacktail 2, looks like a small tent, it is not ideal for backpacking as it weighs 6 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents

Big Agnes's Blacktail 2 Hotel Bikepack tent is really good for bike packing. There are a few other cool things not mentioned above which, were noticed and liked, while researching the model: Multiple bike-frame attachment configurations for burley compression stuff-sack with daisy-chain webbing system, Stash helmet on exterior tent body using elastic webbing and Clean earbud-cord routing from phones or other devices through media pockets.

With very good ratings, a decent amount of reviews and headroom of 3' and 33 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your very own little home away from home. This will enable you to enjoy some really enjoyable moments exploring the great outdoors. We found lots of positive points about the tent that you can look at above.

If you found this page looking for suggestions on this actual tent, our view is, it should make for an excellent buy. In case you simply happened to arrive on this website while looking for a brand new tent having never heard of this manufacture or this tent before, it is perhaps a good idea to look at some more comparable tents.

Value for money: In terms of value for your money, this tent is significantly more competitive than the normal price point of all the two hundred and fifty, two-person tents we have studied, this alone by itself does not make it excellent value for money. We also need to take into account other areas in detail, as we do with every tent.

When we determine the score of an individual tent, we consider a good deal of things, finding points where the tent could exceed other very similar tents and where it is not quite as good. In this case, with a total rating of 4.8 and the price data above, we can identify that with a price of $279.73 The Blacktail 2 Hotel Bikepack is a fantastic buy and fabulously priced in comparison with comparable tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and dimensions the tent provides were not in any way skimped on to arrive at a price tag significantly below the usual price for comparable tents. It is also worth thinking about the fact that it is reduced by 30% from the manufactures suggested price. It will make an excellent choice for nearly all people searching for a comfortable three-season modified dome tent to camp in, that should serve you well for years to come.