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Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent

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

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 12.6 lbs Est. Price $550

Best for: Perfect for comfortable .

NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent

Nemo

NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 18.6 lbs Est. Price $500

Best for: Spacious, easy-setup family car camping.

Our Take

Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'5" peak height versus 5'10"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 83 sq ft versus 57 sq ft for the Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent.

The Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 37 sq ft versus 24 sq ft.

The Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent and the NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.0 overall.

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.

The NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $50 less at $499 versus $549.

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

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Score Comparison

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent
NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent
Overall Score
8.0
8.0
Space & Comfort
9.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
7.5
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
7.0
Intangibles
7.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

  • Generous 75-inch peak standing height
  • Massive 99.2 square feet coverage
  • Intuitive hoop pole easy setup
  • Included stakes bend too easily
  • Fails in high wind storms

NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent

  • Spacious 83.3 square foot floor
  • High 77 inch peak height
  • Two massive 23.6sqft gear vestibules
  • Window flaps lack secure zippers
  • Rainfly flaps in heavy winds

Full Specs

SpecBig Agnes Big House 4 Person TentNEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $550 $500
Weight 12.6 Lbs 18.6 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 11 Lb 2 Oz
Floor Area 57.0 ft² 83.3 ft²
Vestibule Area 37 Sq Ft 23.6 + 23.6 Sq Ft
Peak Height 70 77
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 96 X 92 In 100 X 120 In
Pole Material Aluminum Aluminum
Floor Fabric 75D Polyester Taffeta With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating And A Water Repellent Finish Without Intentionally Added PFAS 150D PU Polyester (1,500 Mm)
Rainfly Fabric Polyester With Polyurethane Coating 68D PU Polyester
Packed Size 26x13x7 In
Setup Time 10 Mins 20 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

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NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 Person Tent

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