A Review of the Big Agnes Lynx Pass Tent

When you are in the market for a tent, there is a lot to think about. First, you need to know how many people will be sleeping in your tent. Second, you want to think about what type of camping you are going to be doing. Third, you want to think about how heavy the tent is going to be if you plan to carry it for a long distance. And fourth, you need to think about how easy the tent is to put together. The Big Agnes Lynx Pass tent is one option on the market that offers multiple models with different options for campers. Keep reading to explore the available options and how they might fit your needs, plus reviews from other customers.


Features of a Big Agnes Lynx Pass Tent

Big Agnes tents are manufactured by the company Big Agnes. They like to name their products after local landmarks. This particular test is named after the large open meadows in the Lynx Pass in Colorado. Their tents, like the landmark meadows, offer a spacious inside with plenty of room for the recommended number of occupants. This line of tents is designed for three out of the four seasons for camping, and they are freestanding structures. All models come with color-coded poles for easy set-up. They come with a lifetime warranty and are made out of rip-stop materials. The tents include extra features such as taped seams, a vestibule, pole clips, aluminum stakes and gear loft loops. There is also the option to buy the footprint, which gives you extra coverage from the wet ground.

Tent Models

The Big Agnes Lynx Pass tent comes in several numbered models. The number of the model is the recommended number of people to occupy the tent. (The Lynx Pass 1 fits one person, the Lynx Pass 2 fits two people, etc.) The two-person model has reviews that say that the tent can easily fit two people, plus two dogs. The largest model is the Lynx Pass 4, which holds four people.

Obviously, the bigger that the tent gets, the more it weighs. The smallest model for one person weighs just over 4lb. This is a little bit heavier than most other one-person tents, but it is also slightly bigger than most other one-person tents. The largest model has a spacious height of 52" in the middle and the doors open up to form an awning.


Pricing

The tents seem to be reasonably priced in their respective classes. The smallest of the tents sells for $159.97 on Amazon.com. The four-person model sells for $319.95. If you look around, especially at the end of the season, you can score a great deal not only on tents, but on all kinds of camping gear. Sometimes REI and other camping stores put the previous year's model on clearance.


What People Are Saying 
There are some really great reviews out there of the Lynx Pass tents. Customers are very happy with the tent overall. There is a lot of space on the inside, and it stays pretty dry on the inside. The biggest compliment is how easy it is to set up. It is noted several times that every model only takes minutes to set up and is easy enough for one person. And it is also easy to take down and roll back up into the bags that come with the tent.



The downsides are that for some reason the tent comes with two fewer stakes than are needed to secure everything to the ground. Most customers recommend picking up a few extra stakes before setting up your tent. Another complaint with the one-person tent is that it has very little ventilation. It is rated as a three-season tent, but in the summer time it gets very hot on the inside.

In the end, the Big Agnes Lynx Pass tent is a good purchase. Whether you are looking to go backpacking or just to camp out in the backyard, these tents offer plenty of features for a reasonable price. The tents are sold in most camping and outdoor gear stores, like Moosejaw, but you can also find them on Amazon.com. Shop around on different sites to compare the price before you purchase to make sure you are getting the best deal. Once you have picked what size you need, the only thing left to do is pick a destination!