Tiger Wall 3 Carbon Tent
$1,616.94
$2,699.93Save $1,083.00 (40%)
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About this product
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall 3 Carbon is a three-person, freestanding tent built around Easton carbon fiber poles and Dyneema fiber-based fabrics, combining a packed weight of just 936 grams with full waterproof protection. Dyneema is an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene material prized for its exceptional tear strength, and its welded construction eliminates seams and the need for seam tape, enhancing both durability and waterproofing without relying on traditional seam sealing. A single-pole architecture keeps setup and takedown straightforward, while two doors and two vestibules with stormflaps on the vestibule zippers provide flexible access and weather coverage. The dry-entry door design helps keep the interior dry during entry and exit, and double sliders on the vestibule zippers allow venting from the top or bottom. Structured foot-end corners add usable interior space, and an oversize ceiling pocket plus media pockets above the sleeping area handle storage and cord routing. Reflective guylines and tensioners come pre-attached. Due to the specialized materials, this tent is intended for experienced users and a footprint is strongly recommended to protect the floor.
- Category
- Tents & Shelters
- Brand
- Big Agnes
- Material
- Carbon fiber/aluminum
- Color
- Colour: Gray
- Size
- OS
What people are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 3 Carbon for its extraordinary weight savings, with a packed weight around 2 lbs 1 oz making it one of the lightest semi-freestanding double-wall three-person tents available. Its spacious interior, two doors, two vestibules, and relatively quick setup earn strong marks for livability on the trail. The most common and serious complaint is fragility: the ultra-thin Dyneema Composite Fabric fly and floor are widely considered prone to tearing and puncturing, even under normal use conditions. Expert reviewers note the tent is best suited for fair-weather or low-risk trips rather than rugged or extended expeditions. The steep price (around $1,300) is frequently called out as hard to justify given the durability concerns. Fixed-length guylines and a slightly small fly that can leave mesh exposed in heavy rain are additional recurring criticisms.
Specifications
- Rain protection
- 4/5
- Sealed seams
- Yes
- Sleeping capacity
- 3
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