![]() It’s fast and simple, taking only about 5 minutes when attempted solo. The entire pitch requires just 4 aluminum stakes, although I recommend guying the shelter out for wind stability. From there, a short pole is to be slid into the vestibule for the awning, and the vestibule is attached to the body via 4 color coded clips, eliminating any guess work. It’s as simple as laying out the tent, sliding the two identical poles into the short sleeves at the top, popping them into the grommets while lifting the body, and applying the remaining body clips to the poles for a basic pitch. The Big House turned out to be one of the easiest car camping tents to pitch that I’ve ever come across. For those with families or large amounts of gear, having so many options to store things up off the floor makes life appreciably easier. This kept the front entrance free and allowed me to quickly unzip the back, grab what I needed and get back to it without ever crawling inside the tent itself. When it came to organizing larger items or things that needed to be accessed frequently, I found it quite convenient to pack them at the back of the tent by the secondary door. Gear loops are also speckled throughout, allowing for lamps and gear lofts to be attached easily. The stash pockets in the corner are great for phones, headlamps and the like, just out of the way of a sleeping camper, and the larger pockets up top handily accept jackets, blankets, large cameras and much more. I simply could not find a way to fill them all with gear, even with huge amounts of stuff I pack on extended camping trips. Pockets are strategically located in practically every nook and panel of the tent, providing huge amounts of storage high off of the floor. The zipper pulls are fairly long, and slide quite well as long as care is taken to avoid snagging the lightweight fabric. Getting through the entry ways only requires a slight hunch to progress, and having one door on each side, there is always likely a clear path. Getting in and out of the tent is also quite simple as the doors open up tall and wide, each double zippered for ease of use. It’s open, spacious, and feels more like a destination than a fallout shelter. All in all, camping inside the Big House is a lovely experience. 4 people can sleep inside with plenty of shoulder room, but floor space will be limited. The floor is wide enough that two people can easily stash two large cots, all of their gear, and still have some room to walk around. There is plenty of room to rearrange all the gear inside, and get changed without bumping into a single surface. While inside, there is more than enough space to stand straight up without touching the ceiling. The warm glow of the yellow and orange fabric paired with the vaulted ceiling and vertical walls really makes for a warm, cozy environment, especially when the morning sun is just beginning to dance along the exterior. The spacious interior of the Big House 4 Deluxe is ever so inviting. The base Big House lacks the doormat, many interior pockets and the sweet carry case. ![]() The Big House 4 Deluxe is simply the somewhat fancier version of the Big House 4 which retails for $299. 4 oz, retails for $349.99 and is compatible with the DLX vestibule ($129 at 2 lbs. The shelter includes 10 interior mesh pockets, 2 stash pockets, 10 aluminum stakes, the carry case and a full set of guy lines. The rainfly connects via small clips that connect to the bottom of the tent body, with a thinner secondary pole forming an awning, which protects the door and also allows the front vent to be left open in the rain. The tent is constructed primarily from 1500mm coated polyester, with 4 large yet lightweight aluminum poles to form the structure. Mesh panels are located on the side and top of the inner body of the tent to keep the air circulating, while smaller vents via zippered storm flaps on each door can be opened and closed to allow for additional air flow, or to simply provide a quick peek outside. There are two doors, one on the front with a small awning, and second on the back of the shelter. It comes in at 96″ x 90″ for the floor, with a peak height of 68″ with steep, vertical walls. The Big House 4 Deluxe is a tall, spacious tent. Because no one wants to sleep in a tiny tent. If you’re going to camp, why not enjoy it? The Big House 4 from Big Agnes is a spacious, comfortable car camping tent that’s made to go up easy, and provide plenty of space to make that upcoming car camping trip that much more enjoyable.
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