Tents Big Agnes Blacktail 3

The Blacktail 3, 3 person tent is light enough for the backcountry backpacking and strong enough for the front country camping. A tried and true shelter with excellent value for backpackers who want a super comfortable tent after a long day on the trail. The Blacktail 3 tent offers spacious sleeping areas with easy access through two, side-entry doors and vestibules, making early morning entry and exit with a tent-mate more stealth when nature calls.

Light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the front country

Features two doors and two vestibules

Storm flaps on vestibule zipper

Symmetrical pole structure with pre-bent poles for increased head space

Dual-zipper door is smooth closing and the discrete seam design creates a clean, modern aesthetic

Dual-zipper door allows for easy entry. Use only one zipper for quick reach-through access

Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy

Media pockets enable clean earbud-cord routing from phones or other devices

Two fly vents for increased air flow and reduced condensation

Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors for more air flow while still providing vestibule coverage

Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly

Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners

To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint – sold separately

Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights

Fast Fly setup available

Fly and floor are polyester

Fly and floor have 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating

Tent body is polyester breathable and polyester mesh

All seams taped with waterproof polyurethane tape

Lightweight aluminum pole system with prebends

Plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame 

4 interior mesh pockets, 2 media pockets & 8 lightweight aluminum hook stakes

Gear loft loops included

Fits the Large Trapezoid, Triangle, Large Wall, Wall & Square gear lofts – sold separately

Specs + Sizing

Trail Weight	5lb 3oz / 2.35kg
Packed Weight	5lb 11oz / 2.58kg
Fast Fly Weight	3lb 14oz / 1.76kg
Packed Size	22″ x 7 / 56 x 18cm
Floor Area	44ft² / 4.1m²
Head Height	44″ / 112cm
Vestibule Area	9ft²/ 9ft² / 0.8m² / 0.8m²
Footprint Weight	10oz / 283g
Number of Seasons	3
Number of Doors	2