Gear Review
Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8 Tent: 8-Person 4-Season
Item #BAG0182
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14 in Stock
Plenty of room
By matt dewitt
Ranked #101 - 4-Season Tents
February 23, 2010
I haven't had this tent long but just set it up and there is alot of room. check out my review video on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fT0IfmGbSM
View Details: Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8 Tent: 8-Person 4-Season
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] polyester ripstop, PU coating (1500mm); [floor] polyester, PU coating (1500mm); [walls] polyester ripstop, polyester mesh
- Canopy:
- double wall
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 5
- Pole Material:
- DAC Pressfit
- Pole Attachment:
- clip and sleeve
- Floor Space:
- 112 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- [length] 175 in; [widest] 115 in; [narrowest] 84 in
- Interior Height:
- 72 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 35 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 27 x 16 x 8 in
- Seams:
- [fly & floor] fully taped
- Ventilation:
- adjustable vents, mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 22 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- base camp, car camping, family camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: May 19, 2011 By: Brian Reyman
The 8 definitely requires a LARGE spot. We have a family of 6, so the 8-man was more necessary. The 8 felt monstrous when just three of us went camping. I'd recommend the 6-man version for your situation for the reasons you mentioned (slightly lighter and will fit better in smaller sites).
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thanks for the video. I like the tent, but am deciding between the 6 and the 8. It will mostly just be two or us (but we like to be comfortable!)...Occasionally 1 or 2 might join us. We thought the 6 might be better bc it'd be lighter and might fit on a smaller site better. Have you found the 8 to be so large as to have trouble finding a big, flat space? Any thoughts?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes