Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent
Best for: Ultimate base camp for families.
Marmot
Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
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
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
| Spec | Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent | Marmot 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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