Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent

What We Think

With a 7-foot peak height and genuinely vertical walls, the Browning Big Horn 5-Person delivers the kind of livable space that makes a weekend campsite feel less like survival and more like a base camp.

It scored a 7.2 overall, landing in solid mid-range territory for cabin tents at this price point.

The 80-square-foot integrated screen room is the headline feature here, and owners consistently call it out as the tent's biggest selling point.

Space & Comfort

The Big Horn scored an 8.0 in Space & Comfort, and the numbers back it up.

That 84-inch peak height means most adults can stand fully upright without ducking, which sounds minor until you've spent a rainy afternoon hunched in a dome tent.

Owners with cots specifically praise the vertical sidewalls, which eliminate the sloped-wall problem where traditional tent geometry eats into usable floor space.

If you're exploring the differences between dome and cabin tents, this is exactly the tradeoff cabin designs are built to win.

User Reviews

The User Reviews Score of 8.4 is notably higher than the spec-sheet metrics, which tells us owners are finding real-world value that doesn't show up in a features list.

The most common praise centers on that extra-tall ceiling and the screen room's functionality for keeping gear organized and bugs out.

This is a tent that photographs well and apparently lives even better.

Weather Resistance

Here's where we need to be direct: the Big Horn scored a 7.0 in Weather Resistance, and owner feedback reveals a specific weakness worth knowing.

A recurring theme in negative reviews is water pooling near the windows during heavy rain.

The factory-sealed seams handle moderate weather fine, but if you're camping somewhere with serious precipitation, pack a tarp.

Owners also flag poor wind resistance, which is typical of tall cabin designs but worth noting if your campsite tends toward exposed ridgelines.

Quality & Durability

The fiberglass pole system and polyester construction are standard for this price tier, earning a 7.0 in Quality & Durability.

Nothing here will surprise you in either direction.

The steel uprights that support that impressive ceiling height are a nice touch, adding rigidity where it matters most.

Value for Money

At $247, the Big Horn sits in interesting competitive territory.

The Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent scores a 7.4 at just $110, offering faster setup and light-blocking fabric, though it lacks the integrated screen room.

The FanttikOutdoor 6 Person Tent matches the Big Horn's 7.2 score at nearly half the price, but weighs less and won't give you that walk-around headroom.

The Big Horn's value proposition is really about that screen room and ceiling height, so it scored a 7.0 in Value for Money.

Ease of Use

The 10-minute setup time is reasonable for a cabin tent of this size, earning a 7.0 in Ease of Use.

The single door is a limitation for traffic flow, especially if you're camping with kids who treat tent entry as a competitive sport.

Intangibles

The Features & Extras score of 5.0 reflects a fairly sparse feature set beyond the screen room.

Storage pockets are included, but there's no vestibule, and the limited lifetime warranty language is vague enough to warrant reading the fine print.

Who It's For

The Big Horn suits hunters, families with cots, or anyone who prioritizes standing headroom over ultralight portability.

If you're building a base camp for a long weekend and want to actually live in your tent rather than just sleep in it, this design makes sense.

Need more room? Browning also makes the Big Horn 8 Person Tent for larger groups.

The Bottom Line

The Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent scored a 7.2, delivering genuine livability through its 7-foot ceiling and integrated screen room.

The window water pooling issue is a real limitation in heavy rain, so pack accordingly.

For fair-weather car camping where standing room matters, it's a solid choice at a reasonable price.