Big Agnes Shield 2 Person Dome Tent Review

The Shield 2 has two windows and one door and a peak center height of 3' 4, which is 11 inches less than the average height of the 204 different 2 person tents we have examined With 28 square feet of room inside, it is considerably smaller than some other 2-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you and, another camper during the 4-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, smaller tents similar to this one can make an ideal choice for campers that prefer spending loads of time outside exploring the great outdoors.

Some of the great points about dome tents are, that they are for, the most part lightweight, making them simple to carry. In nearly all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very easy to set up. In calm weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are easily the most common of all the other types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to fair better in storms than other types, allowing rain to roll off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, resulting in the rain pooling on the top of the tent. The simplest dome tent should have a square footprint, sloped walls two or more poles which converge in the middle of the roof. Due to the way they are made, it is usually considered that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 people.

Down below, you can find an account of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Shield can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have 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. Internal storage. It is good to see Big Agnes has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your stuff.
3. More than one window. With 2 windows it is easier to keep the tent ventilated on a hot summers night.
4. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is Nylon, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 10000 mm waterproofing rating, which is pretty good for most circumstances.
5. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the whole body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 0mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy downpours.

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 28 square feet, the Shield 2 is smaller than quite a few of the 204 other 2 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 11% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some campers.
3. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the elements, you will have to keep them inside the tent.
4. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one sold separately specifically for the Shield 2 footprint Even though the floor may be made of Nylon, it is still better to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
5. Out of Stock. Unfortunately this particular tent is not currently in stock. It is still on the manufactures site the last time we checked.
6. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have heaps of attributes to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.
7. Storage Space. Due to the size of the tent, one cannot store a lot of stuff inside..

Big Agnes's Shield 2 tent is perfect for mountaineering and backpacking. There are a couple of other cool things not already mentioned above which, were found and liked, while reviewing the model: Ultralight nylon, three layer waterproof, breathable fabric with a microporous membrane and tricot layer to enhance moisture management, Fabric breathability (MVTR): 30000 g/m2/24 hours and Single-wall design meant to be taken to the highest points, lowest canyons, and every climate in between.

With good ratings, a couple of reviews and a minimum headroom of 3' and 28 square feet of space to play with, this tent is like your own modest studio. This will allow you to enjoy some delightful time in the outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you found this page looking for recommendations on this particular tent, we think, it would make for a very good purchase. In case you just happened to arrive on this page while looking for a new tent having not heard of this brand or this model previously, it is possibly a good thing to check out some other comparable tents.

Value for money: As far as value for your dollar, this tent is undoubtedly more pricey than the normal cost of all the two hundred and eighty-five, two-person tents we have looked at, this by itself is not a negative thing. We also need to think about other areas in-depth, as we do with every tent.

When we tally up the score of an individual tent, we scrutinize a good deal of data points, looking for points where the tent could perform well against other similar tents and where it is not quite as good. On this occasion, with a total score of 4.4 and the price details above, It is simple to see that with a price of $699.95 The Shield 2 is a very good buy although it may be perceived as very costly when set side by side with similar tents.

The ratings show that the build and space the tent offers make it a decent buy for campers searching for a tent that can be used for many years. It should make a decent choice for nearly all people searching for an adequate four-season backpacking tent to camp with, that will serve you well for years to come.