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Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent REI Co-op Base Camp 6 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 .

REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 20 lbs 10 oz Est. Price $569

Best for: Best for wind, rain, and shoulder seasons.

Our Take

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

Floor space is also wider — 84 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 27 sq ft.

Both score 8.0 overall, though the Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent leads on intangibles despite trailing overall.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent scores higher overall.

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Score Comparison

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
Overall Score
8.0
7.9
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
7.5
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
7.0
10.0

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

REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

  • 14 interior storage pockets
  • Full-coverage ground-length rainfly
  • Color-coded poles and webbing
  • Snagging pole sleeves
  • Sticky door zippers

Full Specs

SpecBig Agnes Big House 4 Person TentREI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $550 $569
Weight 12.6 Lbs 20 Lbs 10 Oz
Min Trail Weight 11 Lb 2 Oz —
Floor Area 57.0 ft² 84.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 37 Sq Ft 27 + 17 Sq Ft
Peak Height 70 74
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 96 X 92 In 110 In X 110 In
Pole Material Aluminum Aluminum
Floor Fabric 75D Polyester Taffeta With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating And A Water Repellent Finish Without Intentionally Added PFAS Polyester
Rainfly Fabric Polyester With Polyurethane Coating Polyester
Packed Size 26x13x7 In —
Setup Time 10 Mins 20 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime None
Made In Imported Imported

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