ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent
Best for: Best for three-season camping and ventilation.
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent
Best for: Ultimate base camp for families.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent is noticeably taller inside (5'10" peak height versus 4'4"), giving you more headroom to move around.
The Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 40 sq ft versus 25 sq ft.
Both score 8.4 overall, though the Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent leads on weather resistance despite trailing overall.
The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent also has a price edge — $819 less at $179 versus $999.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent
- Fast pole clip setup
- Large dual vestibules
- Burly aluminum poles
- Heavy 8.5-pound weight
- Short 52-inch peak
Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent
- Huge central vestibule for gear
- Two private separate sleeping pods
- Excellent airflow reduces interior condensation
- Small bedrooms feel quite cramped
- Fiddly setup requires two people
Full Specs
| Spec | ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent | Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $180 | $1,000 |
| Weight | 8 Lbs. 7 Oz | 22 Lbs. 5 Oz. |
| Floor Area | 64.0 ft² | 68.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 25 Sq Ft | 40 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 52 | 70 |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Floor Dimensions | 102 X 90 In | 90 X 54 In |
| Pole Material | 7000 Series Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester Taffeta Floor With 2,000mm Coating | Polyester Taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester Rainfly With 1,500mm Coating | Polyester Taffeta With A 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 12 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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