Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 2

The Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 2 is a variant of the Blacktail line built around one idea: maximum vestibule space, hence the "Hotel" name. The side-entry vestibule measures a substantial 3.4 m², actually larger than the 3.1 m² sleeping floor itself, effectively turning the tent into a two-person living space with a huge mudroom for packs, boots, and cooking in bad weather. Four pre-bent aluminum poles boost interior volume and peak height to 107 cm compared with simpler dome designs. A minimum trail weight of 1780 g is solid for this category, but the full packaged weight of 2780 g signals a tent built more for comfort and car camping than for a strictly ultralight solo kit. A 75D polyester fly with a 1500 mm PU coating and factory-taped seams provide reliable weatherproofing, and ten stakes plus reflective guylines suggest a tent designed for rougher conditions. A separately sold footprint weighs 227 g. The Blacktail Hotel 2 suits couples willing to carry a bit more weight for meaningfully more living and storage space than a standard two-person tent offers.