Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3 - Three Person Tent

by Big Agnes

Product Features

• With roomy interiors and two opposing doors and vestibules
• Use DAC Featherlite NSL poles
• Features an anodizing process that significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals
• Features free standing, three season, superlight backpacking tents

Product Description

214895CHG000 Features: Keep rain, sleet, and light snow off your back to the fly and floor are made of silicone treated nylon with polyurethane coating that sheds water easily Set up quickly thanks to the double hub and pole system that uses anodized DAC Featherlite poles with press-fit connectors, and hub-and-twist clips Even when the gusts pick up, this tent stands strong thanks to the reverse combi poles that combine varying diameter sections to maximize strength Prevent condensation and stagnant inside air as the pole skeleton system allows the fly to rest above the breathable mesh canopy for proper airflow and ventilation Organize your gear and keep your living quarters clean with 2 side vestibules for storage, and the option to zip on an additional pole-supported vestibule that is sold separately Should you need to set up in the dark, reflective guylines and webbing highlight the important bits Keep you glasses and headlamp close by in the 3 convenient mesh floor pockets; 2doors let you go in and out more easily and without disturbing your tent mates When you're going where nice weather is a certainty, reduce your pack weight as the tent can be set up with just the poles, fly, stakes and footprint (sold separately) Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 3 person to 3-season Trail Weight: 5 lb 10 oz Floor area to vestibule area: 44 sq ft to 22 sq ft Dimensions: 90 x 70 x 44 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 1 to yes Doors to vestibules: 2 to 2 Floor to canopy to fly material: silicone treated nylon with polyurethane coating to nylon and nylon mesh to silicone treated nylon with polyurethane coating Stuff size: 22 x 8 inches

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001AZ495Q
• Item model number: TEM37
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great ventilation, but delicate., August 5, 2007

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outside4me (Fruita, CO USA) - See all my reviews

Great ventilation... I was able to stay inside the tent with an open rainfly (shaded) at 90 degrees. That gossamer mesh tent body means no condensation to contend with, and great views on clear nights. I was also very impressed with the weight... light enough to tempt an ultralight backpacker. We stayed dry throughout a 9 hour downpour, too! The down side (and its a big one, in my opinion) is that the tent body itself is very delicate (natch, being all mesh). Staking the tent down with the edges taut resulted in "runs" in the mesh netting in various areas. I didn't really stretch the tent incredibly taut, just snug, but it resulted in several little 1/2" runs scattered throught the tent canopy and upper sides. Stake the tent loosely (or not at all) and stake the fly taught and you should be fine, I think. However, if you're camping in windy conditions this could be a problem.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tent, nice ventilation!, April 25, 2010

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Depussification (Chattanooga TN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3 - Three Person Tent (Sports)

I love this tent .... I use it for two person sleeping, plus some gear. The base of tent has seams up off the ground, so moisture getting in is not an issue! I would use a footprint/tarp to help the floor last longer ... in their effort to keep it light, it seems a bit thin. It is also well ventilated with the fly off, I haven't used it yet with the fly on. All around, I can't wait to do more camping with this tent! Great purchase!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tent - Big Agnes Emerald Mtn SL3, June 22, 2011

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Derek Koonce "redderek" (Roseville, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3 - Three Person Tent (Sports)

Set this up the first time without any instructions. Easily done - though I missed a small step once I read the instructions. But this goes to show how easy and quickly the tent could be done. It is VERY roomy and one can just use the fly and footprint to save weight. This set up is just as easy.