July 29, 2009
Family Camping Gear
Reviews for the Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent in the video:
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comfortable tent, August 2, 2007
By Ralph (MA, USA)
My wife and I used this for a week camping on Vancouver Island and really liked it a lot. It’s very easy to set up once you get the drill down (do it in your back yard a couple of times first). It rained almost every night and we were very comfortable and dry. One small leak developed in the floor and there was a little dampness from one of the walls, but overall it worked very well. I’m trying aftermarket waterproofing to fix these issues.
For 2 people this is luxury, full headroom, space to store stuff and get dressed along with a queen size air mattress, we really look forward to using it more.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tent, April 1, 2009
By R. Perez (DFW Metroplex) – (REAL NAME)
I took the tent out for a weekend of car camping at a State Park near the lake. The weather that weekend was cold with lows around 32 and extremly windy. The tent sets up easily, but i would recomend trying it out in your backyard before taking it on the trip.
The Tent held up like a champ in the windy conditions, others in the group had their tents collapse under the wind. The tent poles are of excellent quality and there are many ties downs that assist in securing the tent. It also has excellent ventilation, plenty of space for Me and my two kids and all our gear. The pouches all around the inside of the tent are great for organizing gloves, keys, flashlights, and storage bags. I am 5’8 and i can stand up in the center of tent without ducking.
The bag it comes with is icing on the cake. It holds everything neatly in place and you dont have to have an engineering degree to get it easily packed up and back in the bag. It even holds the footprint, ‘sold seperatly’, in one of the pouches.
No regrets with this purchase
“Great Tent–easy to set up—roomy” 03/20/09
This is the kids tent and so far it’s holding up and has worked perfect with our camping lifestyle. The double doors are a huge plus, can’t say enogh about the roominess. We love the Bighouse.
This is the kids tent and so far it’s holding up and has worked perfect with our camping lifestyle. The double doors are a huge plus, can’t say enogh about the roominess. We love the Bighouse.
by JOSEPH
Dating Status: Happily Married (sorry so boring)
Sport of Choice: Camping (not afraid to be nude in my sleeping bag)
Describe Yo Self: Visual thinker (a.k.a not that good at math)
Dating Status: Happily Married (sorry so boring)
Sport of Choice: Camping (not afraid to be nude in my sleeping bag)
Describe Yo Self: Visual thinker (a.k.a not that good at math)
“I trust this tent.” 08/11/08
The wife and I took our new Bighouse 4 tent up in the Montana hills around 7500′ to test ride our new Big Agnes. Setting up was a breeze and with the attached vestibule we were impressed with the all the room we had to spread out. The quality of the tent was well noted with lots of mesh storage space to hold all our junk gear. About dusk the wind picked up and began to lightning all around us. Right at dark all hell broke loose with driving rain and wind gusts up to fifty miles per hour. The wife soon gave me the look of ‘let’s get the hell out of her’ but we stayed inside and rode the storm out. We did have the sense to get all the guys strung out and set before the storm hit. At one point
The wife and I took our new Bighouse 4 tent up in the Montana hills around 7500′ to test ride our new Big Agnes. Setting up was a breeze and with the attached vestibule we were impressed with the all the room we had to spread out. The quality of the tent was well noted with lots of mesh storage space to hold all our junk gear. About dusk the wind picked up and began to lightning all around us. Right at dark all hell broke loose with driving rain and wind gusts up to fifty miles per hour. The wife soon gave me the look of ‘let’s get the hell out of her’ but we stayed inside and rode the storm out. We did have the sense to get all the guys strung out and set before the storm hit. At one point
by CRAIG
from HELENA : ACONCAGUA STATUS Verified Buyer
“Excellent value when pack weight/size are not paramount. Sturdy, roomy, and easy to pitch.” 06/24/08
What can I say? Love this tent. My family of four, plus two 100+ lb dogs have plenty of room in this tent. I’m 5’9, and can stand up straight in the Big House 4. Lots of storage areas keep things organized, and pitching is a breeze. In fact, it’s now my 11 year old daughters job to pitch the tent, and it takes less than 5 minutes. With the fly on, it rolls up and secures more than half way up, exposing the mesh sidewalls and offering tons of ventilation when the skies are clear. When the weather moves in, the fly can be reconfigured to full-coverage in less than a minute. The optional vestibule is invaluable, as it offers nearly as much square footage as the tent itself. Perfect fo
What can I say? Love this tent. My family of four, plus two 100+ lb dogs have plenty of room in this tent. I’m 5’9, and can stand up straight in the Big House 4. Lots of storage areas keep things organized, and pitching is a breeze. In fact, it’s now my 11 year old daughters job to pitch the tent, and it takes less than 5 minutes. With the fly on, it rolls up and secures more than half way up, exposing the mesh sidewalls and offering tons of ventilation when the skies are clear. When the weather moves in, the fly can be reconfigured to full-coverage in less than a minute. The optional vestibule is invaluable, as it offers nearly as much square footage as the tent itself. Perfect fo
by MATT
from COLORADO SPRINGS : ACONCAGUA STATUS Verified Buyer
Moosejaw Price: $299.95
Backcountry.com Price: $299.95
REI Price: $299.95
UpsideOver Price: $299.95
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June 29, 2009
Donations Needed – Northwoods Camp Might Close Down
Due to the weak economy, Camp Birchrock that has been in the Rhinelander for 60 years is struggling to keep its doors open. They’re currently fifteen thousand dollar in debt and relies heavily on donations to keep it running.
Donations would help a lot but the easiest way the community can help to keep the camp alive is by spreading the good word about Camp Birthrock. They’re only running at only 50 percent right now. They planning a fundraising event to try to bring in more money.
If you want to make a donation, go to CampBirchrock.org
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March 29, 2009
Camping: A Rising Trend Despite Recession
Since the recession, a lot of people claim that camping is becoming more popular than ever. It turns out that even CNN is saying the same thing.
One 22-year old Susan Lanier says, “I’m in school and usually I’ll do some sort of trip, but usually I’ll go to a beach or something or I’ll fly to New York, but [finances have] just been tight, and this is a cheap way to get out of the city and do something fun.”
You may need to spend some cash on camping gear but most you would only have to buy once for at least a few years (like a tent, for example.)
I’ve seen reports coming from the United Kingdom saying that they have been seeing a rising trend in camping as well. This trend is true for hiking too. According to reports from the Sporting Goods Manufacturer’s Association, outdoor camping’s popularity rose by 7.4% from 2007 to 2008. Overnight backpacking rose by 18.5%! These are significant stats and it continues to increase in 2009.
It is also reported that sales of tents and sleeping bags are up 14% over 2008 and up 28% for sales in March compared to 2008 respectively.
State parks are also seeing an increase in the number of visitors even when the parks are having a hard time managing their park systems due to the recession.
Classes that teach basic camping skills are also seeing increased interest. Other parts of the industry are seeing increasing numbers as well.
Sleeping outside in a tent is no longer an activity favored by mostly “nerdy families, nature geeks and Boy Scouts.” With the economy now and the need for people to reconnect with nature it’s no wonder camping has become more popular. It’s good to get away from the city sometimes and get back to basics.
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