Great little tent - Big Agnes Blacktail 2 Tent

I was looking for a compact tent for kayak touring. It had to have enough room for one person and gear, have good height, easy set-up, and good ventilation. Plus it needed to pack easily inside my kayak. This tent scored high marks on all these points. This is my third Big Agnes tent, so I knew it would be well made. The tent is a breeze to set up alone, although the large center clip on the tent body could be little easier to open. It held up against wind and rain on its first outing without any issues. No condensation with good ventilation. I love the Quick Stash doors and the generous pockets on the roof of the tent to store small items out of the way. This tent was a perfect fit for one person, but it would be a bit tight for two in my opinion. I used one door/vestibule to store my dry bags and extra gear, and the other door for entry & exit. The zippers were smooth and I found no flaws with the workmanship of the tent. I was able to pack the tent, fly, stakes, and footprint in the tent bag without a problem. I debated between the Blacktail 2 and the Copper Spur 2, and the Blacktail was plenty compact enough to pack easily inside my kayak. Thanks to CampSaver for fast shipping!

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.