The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is a perfect example of a large and very tall freestanding 3-season family tent that is both affordable and practical. With its two doors and six windows, this tent provides plenty of ventilation and room for your entire group.
Key features & benefits
- Huge area.
- Great packed size.
- Easy setup.
- 6 windows in total.
- 2 doors.
- 2 rooms.
- Incredibly affordable price.
Type of Tent
When it comes to camping tents, there are many different types to choose from, each with its own unique features and benefits.
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is a freestanding tent, which means that it doesn’t need to be staked to the ground and can be pitched on any terrain. This makes it a great option for campers who want the flexibility to choose where to pitch their tent. The tent’s structure is fully self-supporting, meaning that it doesn’t require any additional support to stay upright. However, its height also means that it can be unstable in strong winds, so it’s essential to stake it down if the terrain allows it.
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is also a cabin-type tent, which means that all of its walls are straight and nearly vertical. This provides more headroom and living space compared to other tent styles with sloping walls. The cabin-type tent is perfect for families who want a comfortable and spacious shelter for their camping adventures. The tent’s peak height is 87 inches (221 cm), providing ample space for standing up inside. The tent’s large windows and two doors provide excellent ventilation and natural light inside the tent.
Single Layer-Type Tent
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is a single-layer type tent for the most part. This is typical for cabin-type tents, and it means that the tent’s ceiling and openings are double-layer structures, while the walls are single-layer structures. The single-layer construction means that the tent is lighter and easier to set up than double-layer tents. However, the tent’s single-layer walls may not provide as much insulation and protection from the elements as double-layer walls.
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is a standard family camping tent, which means that it is designed for car camping and not meant to be carried around on long hikes. It is quite heavy, weighing in at 34 pounds (15.4 kg). However, its packed size of 30 x 12 inches (76 x 30 cm) makes it easy to transport in a car or on a motorbike. The tent is designed to accommodate up to 8 people, with a total floor area of 150 sq ft (13.9 m²). This provides 1.74 m² of space per person, making it a spacious and comfortable shelter for families and groups of friends.
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is a 3-season tent, meaning that it is designed for use in spring, summer, and fall. The tent’s roof is all mesh, providing excellent ventilation for hot summer days. The tent’s large windows and two doors also provide ample ventilation and natural light inside the tent. However, the tent is not suitable for extreme weather conditions and cannot withstand a lot of vertical pressure, such as heavy snow on the roof, or horizontal pressure, such as strong winds. The tent’s minimal fly design provides limited rain protection, so it’s important to use the tent in mild weather conditions.
Who is it for?
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is a spacious and versatile tent that can comfortably accommodate large groups of campers. However, it may not be suitable for everyone.
Capacity
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is designed to accommodate up to 8 people, with a total floor area of 150 sq ft (13.9 m²). This provides 1.74 m² of space per person, making it a spacious and comfortable shelter for families and groups of friends. The tent’s two-room design, with a removable divider, allows for privacy and separation between different groups of campers.
Families with Kids
The tent is perfect for families with kids, especially those with up to 4 small children. The tent’s height and straight walls make it easy to set up bunk beds, creating a comfortable sleeping space for the whole family. However, bear in mind that there is no external storage area for gear, so you may want to consider purchasing a Browning Camping Basecamp Screen House or similar product to keep your gear and use as a dining area.
Packed size
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is a standard family camping tent, which means that it is designed for car camping and not meant to be carried around on long hikes. The tent is quite heavy, weighing in at 34 pounds (15.4 kg), and its packed size of 30 x 12 inches (76 x 30 cm) makes it easy to transport in a car or on a motorbike. Bear this in mind if you are on a cross-country tour with your group of motor-bikers.
Mild Weather Campers
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent is a 3-season tent, meaning that it is designed for use in spring, summer, and fall. The tent’s roof is all mesh, providing excellent ventilation for hot summer days. The tent’s large windows and two doors also provide ample ventilation and natural light inside the tent. However, the tent is not suitable for extreme weather conditions and cannot withstand a lot of vertical pressure, such as heavy snow on the roof, or horizontal pressure, such as strong winds. The tent’s minimal fly design provides limited rain protection, so it’s important to use the tent in mild weather conditions.
Design and Construction
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is a well-designed and durable tent, built to withstand the rigors of family camping.
Spacious Rooms and Windows
The tent’s two rooms provide ample space for campers to sleep and store their gear. Each room has its own separate door and windows, allowing for privacy and ventilation. The removable divider is a great feature for families or groups of campers who want to separate their living spaces. The tent has a total of six windows, with two windows located on the doors. All windows are covered with mesh from outside and waterproof panels from inside, allowing for ventilation while keeping the interior dry during rain. The windows on the doors have an extra feature where they can be kept partly open with mesh only, even when it’s raining.
Multiple Pockets and Storage Space
The tent has three pockets in each of the two rooms, providing ample storage space for camping gear and personal items. While more storage space would be welcomed, the pockets are well-placed and designed for easy access. The tent’s large walls provide additional space for hanging gear or storing items on the floor.
Sturdy Pole System
The tent’s pole system is made up of multiple poles, providing structural support for the tent. The two long diagonal fiberglass poles span from corner to corner. While the shorter fiberglass cross pole goes over the center. The six steel poles support the roof and the tent. While the two fiberglass poles create small awnings above the two doors. All poles are shock-corded for easy setup and takedown.
Durable and Waterproof Materials
The tent’s floor is made of a bathtub-type, 150D PU coated polyester oxford material with a 2000 mm waterproofness rating. This material is highly durable and waterproof, ensuring a dry camping experience. The fly is made of 75D 185T polyester, waterproof, designed to resist UV damage and stay taut. The walls are also waterproof and factory-sealed to ensure maximum protection from the elements.
The tent’s fly is minimal by design, creating the roof of the tent. While it doesn’t provide full coverage, it still protects the windows, and some of the windows can be kept partly open with mesh only, even when it’s raining. This feature allows for ventilation while keeping the interior dry.
Setup and Transportation
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is easy to set up with an instruction sheet attached to the carry bag from inside. The tent’s shock-corded poles make setup and takedown quick and easy. The tent’s packed size is impressive. Packing down to only 30 x 12 inches (76 x 30 cm), making it easy to transport in a car or on a motorbike.
Additional accessories such as the Browning Camping Basecamp Screen House can be attached to the tent. It providing additional storage space or a dining area. The tent’s incredible height makes it perfect for using bunk beds. There are various bunk cot options available on the market that can be used with the tent.
Specifications
- Total weight: 34 lb 11 oz (34.69 lb; 15.73 kg).
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 ft (180 x 120 in; 4.57 x 3.04 m).
- Peak height: 7 ft 3 in (87 in; 221 cm).
- Tent area: 150 ft² (13.9 m²).
- Area per person: 18.8 ft² (1.74 m²).
- Packed size: 30 x 12 in (76 x 30 cm).
- Steel stakes and guy ropes included.
Browning Camping Big Horn Tent vs Competitors
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people offers more space per person and better portability than its competitors. The Coleman Red Canyon 8 Tent and the Tahoe Gear Gateway 8 to 10 Person Deluxe Cabin Family Camping Tent. While the other tents offer better protection from the elements, they are heavier, bulkier, and more expensive. If you’re looking for a spacious, affordable, and easy-to-transport tent. Than the Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is an excellent option to consider.
Pros
- Great size.
- Great price.
- Very tall tent.
- Very livable tent.
- Freestanding.
- 2 Doors & 2 rooms.
Cons
- No vestibules.
- Heavy.
Conclusion:
The Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is a spacious, affordable, and easy-to-transport option for families looking for a comfortable camping experience. Its impressive height, large floor space, and sturdy construction make it an excellent choice for mild weather camping.
If you’re in the market for a high-quality family tent. Than the Browning Camping Big Horn Tent for 8 people is definitely worth considering.
