Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3
Best for: Backpacking and camping with extra gear.
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4
Best for: Versatile three-season family car camping.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4 is noticeably taller inside (4'7" peak height versus 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 66 sq ft versus 44 sq ft for the Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3.
The Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 also offers significantly more vestibule space — 28 sq ft versus 12 sq ft.
Both score 8.2 overall, though the Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 wins more individual scoring categories.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 holds a clear advantage.
The Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 also has a price edge — $150 less at $399 versus $549.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3
- Massive gear-storage vestibule
- Simple freestanding setup
- Durable recycled polyester materials
- Heavy for backpacking
- Long tent poles
Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4
- No footprint needed
- Eight mesh pockets
- Durable Oxford polyester
- Hefty 12-pound weight
- Stuff fly doors
Full Specs
| Spec | Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3 | Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Motorcycle, Backpacking | Dome, Motorcycle, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $400 | $550 |
| Weight | 6 Lbs. 14 Oz. | 11lb 13oz |
| Min Trail Weight | 6 Lbs. 5 Oz. | 11lb 3oz |
| Floor Area | 44.0 ft² | 66.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 28 + 9 Sq Ft | 12ft² + 12ft² |
| Peak Height | 44 | 55 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 X 70 Inches | — |
| Pole Material | Aluminum Pressfit | Polyester Ripstop And Nylon Mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester With 1,500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating | Polyester Oxford With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester With 1,500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating | Polyester Ripstop With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Setup Time | 10 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | USA | USA |
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