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Our tent recommendations come from discussion with our Guides and Outfitters and who know a ton about these products. They know what tents they prefer now, which ones they loved until corporate changes resulted in lower quality, and ultimately which tents are best for their business model. Trust us, they know their stuff! Because of the high-use nature of the outfitter business model, the highest priority is placed on durability and integrity of materials.

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ALPS Mountaineering Taurus Outfitter Tent

A lightweight camping tent with a yellow and dark green color scheme, set up outdoors.

  • This tent series is a favorite among outfitters thanks to its exceptional value and durability. Even with the heavy wear that rental gear typically endures, these tents have earned praise for their solid construction. In particular, the reinforced zippers and rugged floors were highlighted as standout features—two common failure points in competitor models where this ALPS tent consistently outperforms.

  • 2 person: 7'6" L x 5' W, Center height 3’10”, Weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.

    3 person: 6’6” L x 7’6”, Center height 4’4”, Weight 8 lbs. 12 oz.

    4 person: 8'6" L x 7'6" W, Center height 4’4”, Weight 10 lbs. 2 oz.

    5 person: 10' L x 8' W, Center height 6’, Weight 13 lbs. 5 oz.

Cabela’s

Campsaver

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2- person
3-person
3-person
4-person
4-Person
5-person
5-person

Big Agnes Blacktail Tent

Big Agnes Blacktail tent
A lightweight, foldable camping tent with a gray and orange color scheme, featuring a partially open ventilation window and internal yellow support poles.

  • The old marketing line—“light enough for the backcountry, strong enough for the frontcountry”—really does ring true with our partners. Big Agnes has earned a solid reputation in the outfitter community for producing reliable, well-built tents, and the Blacktail model in particular sees widespread use among our Outfitter network. It’s notably lighter than many other tents in this category, which makes it appealing for trips where weight matters. That said, it does sacrifice a bit in center height and headroom. Still, for what it offers in portability, durability, and ease of setup, it’s a tent our partners genuinely trust and recommend.

  • 2 person: 7'6" L x 4'3” W, Center height 3’6”, Weight 5 lbs. 8 oz.

    3 person: 7’6” L x 5’10” W, Center height 3’8”, Weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

    4 person: 7'6" L x 8’ W, Center height 4’2”, Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.

    “Hotel” versions with the added vestibule space add modestly to the weight (roughly 10% more weight).

Backcountry

2-person
2-person Hotel
3-person
3-Person Hotel
4-person

The Blacktail is a lighter weight model than the ALPS model above and a footprint is highly recommended to protect the integrity of your tent’s floor!

Backcountry
A gray tent with orange stakes on a white background.

Campsaver

2-Person
2-Person Hotel
3-Person
3-Person Hotel
4-Person

Car/Roof Top Tents

Overlanding is a rapidly growing segment for outdoor enthusiasts. Our outfitting partners have helped us shape our recommendations to inform what are the best options on the market.

Coming soon….

Winter Tents

We’re curating our list - stay tuned for the results of our Guides’ and Outfitters outreach!