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Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

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

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent

★ 8.4 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 22 lbs. 5 oz. Est. Price $1,000

Best for: Ultimate base camp for families.

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

Marmot

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

★ 8.3 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 5 lbs. 5.5 oz. Est. Price $217

Best for: Weather-intensive backpacking and car camping trips.

Our Take

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

The Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent is noticeably taller inside (5'10" peak height versus 3'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 68 sq ft versus 32 sq ft for the Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent.

The Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 40 sq ft versus 10 sq ft.

Both score 8.4 overall, though the Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent leads on weather resistance despite trailing overall.

The Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent also has a price edge — $783 less at $216 versus $999.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent
Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
Overall Score
8.4
8.3
Space & Comfort
9.5
7.5
Quality & Durability
8.5
8.0
Weather Resistance
6.5
9.0
Value for Money
7.5
8.0
Ease of Use
8.5
8.0
Intangibles
9.5
8.0

Pros & Cons

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent

  • Huge central vestibule for gear
  • Two private separate sleeping pods
  • Excellent airflow reduces interior condensation
  • Small bedrooms feel quite cramped
  • Fiddly setup requires two people

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

  • Full fabric canopy
  • Vertical wall construction
  • Dual-sided zippered entries
  • Heavy 5lb+ weight
  • Poor summer ventilation

Full Specs

SpecBig Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 TentMarmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome, Backpacking
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 4 Season
Est. Price $1,000 $217
Weight 22 Lbs. 5 Oz. 5 Lbs. 5.5 Oz.
Min Trail Weight 5 Lbs. 1.5 Oz.
Floor Area 68.0 ft² 32.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 40 Sq Ft 9.8/7.8 Sq Ft
Peak Height 70 42
Doors 4 2
Floor Dimensions 90 X 54 In 88 X 54 Inches
Pole Material Aluminum DAC Pressfit / Velocity
Floor Fabric Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta 190T 2000mm
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta With A 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating
Setup Time 12 Mins 10 Mins
Warranty Lifetime Limited Lifetime Warranty
Made In Imported Imported

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Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent

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Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

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