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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 70-inch peak standing height
  • Roomy 57 square feet of floor
  • 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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