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Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent

★ 8.3 4-season
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 8 lbs 13 oz Est. Price $630

Best for: Rugged four-season high-alpine mountaineering adventures.

SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent

SlingFin

SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent

★ 8.6 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 2 lb 7.4 oz Est. Price $470

Best for: 4-season shelter for exposed terrain.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent is a 4-season and the SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'0" peak height versus 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 81 sq ft versus 43 sq ft for the Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent.

It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

The Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent and the SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.3 overall.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent holds a clear advantage.

The SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent also has a price edge — $159 less at $470 versus $629.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

Score Comparison

Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent
SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent
Overall Score
8.3
8.6
Space & Comfort
7.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
9.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
9.5
9.0
Value for Money
8.0
8.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
9.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent

  • Burly 10000mm waterproof floor protects
  • Massive interior pocket storage space
  • Bombproof structure handles high winds
  • Non-intuitive hub and spoke setup
  • High price compared to competitors

SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent

  • Bombproof wind resistance protects backcountry adventurers
  • Spacious four person capacity holds gear
  • Advanced ventilation reduces condensation buildup
  • Slippery fabric makes packing tough
  • Lacks factory-applied protective seam tape

Full Specs

SpecBig Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person TentSlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent
Tent Type 4 Season, Mountaineering, Expedition, Dome Backpacking, Pyramid, Ultralight, 4 Season, Mountaineering, Expedition
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 4 Season 4 Season
Est. Price $630 $470
Weight 8 Lbs 13 Oz 2 Lb 7.4 Oz
Min Trail Weight 7 Lb 15 Oz 1 Lb 11.4 Oz
Floor Area 43.0 ft² 81.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 19.0 Sq Ft None
Peak Height 44 72
Doors 2 1
Floor Dimensions 92.9 X 81.9 In 108 X 108 In
Pole Material DAC Featherlite NSL Carbon 3K Twill
Floor Fabric Nylon Taffeta With A 10,000 Mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating 20D Nylon Ripstop PE 1800mm
Rainfly Fabric Dominico Undyed Polyester Ripstop With A Silicone Treated 1200mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating 10 Denier Nylon 66 Ripstop With Silicone Coating On Both Sides (sil/sil)
Packed Size 8" X 22" 12x5x5 In
Setup Time 10 Mins 3 5 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 Person Tent

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