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BEST FOR: Base camping and festivals. THE TEST: Noting that couples often use six-person tents because they like the ample space for cooking and storage, Big Agnes built this shelter with a vestibule that dwarfs the tent itself. We stashed a pair of bikes, surfboards, and coolers under the Wyoming Trail’s 54-square-foot big top on a coastal surf trip. Meanwhile our bags, pads, and, yes, pillows stayed clean in the screened two-person sleep chamber. We loved the garage-style vestibule doorway, and the hubbed poles made setting up a snap. This version is a bit portly for backpacking, but Big Agnes offers a lighter seven-pounder, the Trail SL2, for $150 more. THE VERDICT: Perfect for multisport base camping—and Burning Man. 9.3 lbs
LIVABILITY: 5
STURDINESS: 2.5
