Big Agnes Blacktail 3 Backpacking Tent *2025*

The Blacktail 3 Backpacking Tent by Big Agnes is a reliable classic that is lightweight enough for backcountry travel, yet sturdy enough for front country use. This versatile tent ticks all the boxes, offering a lightweight design for hikers seeking a comfortable shelter after a long day on the trail, as well as great value for car campers in need of a compact and easy to set up tent. Its rugged, recycled fabric ensures both durability and sustainability, without compromising on weight. Spacious sleeping areas and two side-entry doors with vestibules make for easy entry and exit with a tentmate, even in the early morning. No matter where your adventures may lead, rest comfortably in the Blacktail.

Features

• Symmetrical pole structure with pre-bent poles for easy setup and increased head space
• Durable recycled fabric stands up to abuse, for years of backcountry action
• Two large doors for easy egress, and two vestibules with storm flaps on vestibule zippers
• Smooth closing dual-zipper doors allow for easy entry and quick reach-through access using only one zipper
• TipLok™ Tent Buckle provides secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment, tensioner, and stake-out loop
• Increased airflow with Low Vent capability on the vestibule doors and two high vents on fly, combined with double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting from the top or bottom
• Two ceiling pockets and two large side pockets provide ample storage space
• Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
• Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights
• Pre-cut reflective guylines and reflective webbing shine in the light of a headlamp, helping prevent tripping
• To extend the life of your tent floor and enable fast fly compatibility, we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately 
  

Specifications

Materials:

• Fly and floor: Recycled 75D polyester with 1500mm a waterproof polyurethane coating without intentionally added PFAS
  
• Tent body: Recycled, breathable 75D polyester and polyester mesh 
  
• Waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane taped seams (No PVC or VOCs) 
  
• Lightweight aluminum pole system with pre-bent pole sections 
  
• Gear lofts, sold separately: fits Square 
  
• 6.75” Dirt Dagger™ UL Stakes included: 8 
  
• Fast fly setup available with compatible footprint (sold separately)