Let’s be real, Hilleberg vs Big Agnes

[WildBoose]

Aside from heavy snow or extreme winds…does a Hilleberg have that much of an advantage over a Big Agnes???
I know that’s a loaded question, but dollar for dollar are you going to be just as happy with the performance of a BA?

 

[highcountrymuley]

Never had a Hilleberg or seen one in person... they seem bombproof but more expensive and heavier than other brands. I have been very happy with the Big Agnes tents I have. 2017 - now Copper Spur 1P. I use it summer and fall backpack hunting. It is very light, easy to pitch, just resprayed with Scotchguard this summer and it put up with a lot of rain this fall without a drip. Brother has Tiger wall 3p he is happy with. I have also had 3P car camping - type... Manzanares? All good tents. Find them on sale and buy!

 

[TradLife406]

I like my Nallo 2 GT. But it's kinda heavy. Over 7lb with the footprint. So around 6 without the print.

Had some really bad winds this past week. It definitely had no issues as you'd expect.

Got it for a crazy deal on eBay. Not sure I'd pay retail for one. Honestly I hate paying retail for anything.

Not much experience with other tents. Mainly just floorless hot tents.

There's other 4 seasons that are a lot lighter. Like the Access 2. But the giant vestibule was great to yard sale the pack and organize and prep the pack for the morning. Only reason why I may keep it and ditch the foot print. It's nice having space for gear.

 

[zeroforhire]

There is a reason why you don’t see big Agnes tents on expeditions in the Himalayas. Hilleberg is built better.

 

[WildBoose]

There is a reason why you don’t see big Agnes tents on expeditions in the Himalayas. Hilleberg is built better.

How many of us are hunting Himalaya type conditions???

 

[BRTreedogs]

It really just depends on the conditions you expect and your tolerance for potential failure.
I can tell you having a sturdy text in bad weather is comforting.
And failure sucks.

If a text failing and walking out and possibly not completing your hunt is except able for you cool.

For me I want gear that works without question and I don’t have to think about it.

I’m there to hunt, not mess w gea, or potentially quit early because of failure.

 

[Shadowbuck]

I have been in some really bad conditions in BA tents. For the average person they are great. This Aug I took a BA to Kodiak and it did great. I probably wouldn't take it in Nov I do have a couple of Hillbergs but honestly, they aren't needed 90% of the time. All that being said if you use a BA a lot, they will start to show wear, my Hilberg I use most of the time still looks brand new after quite a few nights on the mountain.

 

[zeroforhire]

How many of us are hunting Himalaya type conditions???

Not many, but that illustrates the differences.

 

[C Bow]

Can I ask if you take the snow and wind out what does it matter any tent should do

 

[Blindeyes]

Been very happy with my BA tents. They are way lighter and perfect for most of the time. If you hunting late season mostly then i would get with the Hilleberg

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Big Agnes is an over priced early season tent that’s not much different than most other backpacking tents.
Nothing special and works fine for most people backpacking.
I had a cs2 and cs3 and sold after zippers falled quickly.
Bought a xmid 1 and its 4 times the quality.
Sold it but will pick up a xmid 2 or the pro.
Have a mountain star now and it’s way better built than a big agnes but still has limitations.
Used an old eureka for 10 years thats built like a big agnes but was a better tent other than being heavier.