Browning Big Horn 8 Person Tent

What We Think

Browning's Big Horn 8 is built for campers who want a tent that feels less like a tent and more like a small cabin in the woods.

With 150 square feet of floor space, a 7'3" peak height, and a proper room divider, this is a family basecamp tent that scored a 7.4 overall.

It earns that score through genuinely impressive livability, though a few design quirks keep it from higher marks.

Space & Comfort

The 87-inch peak height is the headline spec here, and owners consistently call it out as the tent's defining feature.

Most adults can stand fully upright with room to spare, which transforms the daily rhythm of camp life.

The dual-room layout with an included divider creates genuine privacy, a feature parents of teenagers will immediately appreciate.

At 150 square feet, the Big Horn scored an 8.0 in Space & Comfort, and that's the number that matters most for its intended use.

Quality & Durability

The 150D polyester oxford floor is meaningfully thicker than the 75D floors common at this price point, which matters if you're camping on rocky or abrasive ground.

Owners specifically praise this floor thickness, and it's a spec that separates the Big Horn from budget competitors.

The hybrid pole system combines fiberglass with steel uprights for the vertical structure, a sensible approach that balances weight against the rigidity needed for those tall walls.

This dimension scored a 7.0, reflecting solid but not exceptional build quality.

Weather Resistance

The 2000mm floor coating handles ground moisture well, and the 75D fly fabric includes UV treatment that helps it stay taut over time.

Here's the required caveat: owners consistently report that the window design allows water to pool during rain, requiring manual intervention to prevent dripping.

The fly attachment system also gets called out as fussy, with ties that take patience to secure properly.

These issues earned a 7.0 in Weather Resistance, adequate for fair-weather camping but not a tent you'd choose for a rainy Pacific Northwest trip.

Value for Money

At $350, the Big Horn sits in a competitive middle zone.

The Ozark Trail 9-Person Instant Cabin Tent with Screen Room offers similar space for $139, though without the same floor durability or the hunting-camp aesthetic Browning delivers.

The CORE 10-Person Cabin Tent at $280 gives you more capacity for less money, but the Big Horn's room divider and thicker floor justify some premium for the right buyer.

This scored a 7.0 in Value for Money.

Ease of Use

The 15-minute setup time is realistic for a tent this size, though it's a two-person job.

At 34.6 pounds, you're not carrying this far from the car, but that's expected for cabin tents in this category.

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This dimension scored a 7.0.

User Reviews

Owner feedback runs notably positive, with an 8.4 User Reviews score that outpaces the tent's other dimensions.

The most common praise centers on that standing height and the floor durability.

Negative reviews cluster around the window pooling issue and fly attachment, but these appear as minor frustrations rather than dealbreakers for most owners.

Who It's For

The Big Horn 8 fits families who car camp at established campgrounds and want room to change clothes standing up, keep the kids in a separate "room," and not feel like they're roughing it.

It's also a solid choice for hunting camps where the rugged aesthetic and durable floor earn their keep.

If you need less space, Browning also makes the Big Horn 5-Person Tent with the same design DNA.

The Bottom Line

The Browning Big Horn 8 scored a 7.4 by delivering genuine cabin-tent livability with a floor that can handle real use.

The window pooling issue is a legitimate annoyance you'll need to manage in wet weather.

For fair-weather family camping where standing room and privacy matter most, it's a capable choice that owners genuinely like living in.