Gear Review: Big Agnes Lynx Pass 4 Tent
A sturdy, lightweight tent built for a family.
Verdict
With a family of five, I’m always looking to carry the most tent for the least weight. But I don’t want flimsy (and expensive) ultralight materials. The sub-eight-pound Lynx Pass hits a sweet spot, with plenty of space for my whole crew, kid-proof materials like a 75-denier polyester floor, and a very reasonable price.
Near-vertical walls, a 52-inch peak height, and two large vestibules make it feel decadent, but it held up against sandblasting winds on a four-day Baja beach camp. And our gear editor’s family stayed dry through all-night rainstorms, thanks to the full-coverage fly with prop-open vents and plentiful mesh. bigagnes.com
Best For
Families who want a tent that’s big enough for car camping and light enough for backpacking
Tester Data
Dennis Lewon (other tester: Kristin Hostetter)
Duration July to Dec.
Locales/conditions Baja, Maine; 30-mph wind, rain
“For camp lounging, one vestibule converts into a porch-style awning with the support of two trekking poles.”