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#6 on this list
Big House 6
Big Agnes
Steep walls, huge mesh panels, and an optional vestibule that doubles the footprint for wet-weather camps.
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#7 on this list
Klondike Grande
Robens
Poly-cotton bell tent with a stove jack. The four-season family option if you camp past October.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Big House 6 | Klondike Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 Person | 8-10 people |
| Season Rating | 3 Season | — |
| Packaged Weight | Heavier-than-backpacking | — |
| Setup Style | Freestanding | — |
| Wall Angle | Near-vertical | — |
| Tent Type | — | Bell Tent |
| Material | — | HydroTex Polycotton |
| Seasons | — | 3-4 Season |
| Stove Jack | — | Integrated |
| Pitching | — | Single Pole, A-Frame Door |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Big House 6
- Exceptional interior space with standing height
- Excellent ventilation through large mesh panels
- Robust construction for durability
- Optional vestibule significantly expands protected living area
- Easy setup for a tent of its size
- Heavy and bulky, unsuitable for backpacking
- Footprint and vestibule often sold separately
- Can be slow to dry due to large fabric surface area
Klondike Grande
- Superior breathability and reduced condensation
- Excellent insulation for warmth in cold, cool in heat
- Integrated stove jack for wood-burning tent stove
- Spacious and comfortable 'home-away-from-home' feel
- Robust construction handles varied weather conditions
- Very heavy and bulky for transport and storage
- Longer and more involved setup process
- Polycotton requires careful drying to prevent mildew
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