Big Agnes Big House 4P vs GEERTOP 4P 4-Season
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- Big Agnes Big House 4P: Two to four car campers who want stand-up height.
- GEERTOP 4P 4-Season: Family or group camping in cold, windy, shoulder-season weather.
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Big Agnes Big House 4P review
Best for: Two to four car campers who want stand-up height
A tall car-camping tent with a 70 in peak, two doors and aluminum poles; the fly leaves the doors exposed and a vestibule costs extra.
The Big House 4 has a 92 x 90 in floor (57 sq ft) and a 70 in peak on aluminum pressfit poles, using sleeves, clips and a ridge pole. Two large doors, a full mesh ceiling and four ceiling pockets suit car camping. The 75D polyester fly is rated 1500 mm but is a partial cover, and the vestibule is sold separately.
Good
- 70 in peak over a 92 x 90 in floor (57 sq ft)
- Two doors, so nobody climbs over anyone
- Aluminum poles; shelter mode pitches the fly alone
Watch for
- Partial fly leaves the door panels exposed; vestibule sold separately
- 11 lb 9 oz trail weight and a 7 x 16 x 26 in pack
Specs from Big Agnes Big House 4 product page, Appalachian Outfitters Big House 4 (TBH425) specs and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonGEERTOP 4P 4-Season review
Best for: Family or group camping in cold, windy, shoulder-season weather
A double-wall 4-season dome with two doors, two vestibules and a snow skirt for cold or windy trips; at 53 in tall you kneel inside, and it runs warm in summer.
Two aluminum poles make a freestanding double-wall dome with a 94.4 x 82.6 in floor and 53 in of inner height. The fly is 210T polyester rated PU 3000 mm, the floor is 210D Oxford rated PU 5000 mm, seams are taped, and a snow skirt runs around the base. Two doors with double zippers and two vestibules split the traffic. Packaged weight is 9.1 lb; GEERTOP publishes no packed size.
Good
- Two doors and two vestibules, so four campers are not all using one exit
- 210D Oxford floor rated PU 5000 mm, with taped seams
- Snow skirt and aluminum poles for cold, windy shoulder-season trips
Watch for
- 53 in inner height: kneel, don't stand, to dress
- The snow skirt that blocks drafts also cuts airflow on hot summer nights
Specs from GEERTOP Toproad4 4 Person 4 Season Tent (Green) product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | Big Agnes Big House 4-Person Tent | GEERTOP 4-Person 4-Season Waterproof Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $326 | $180 |
| Capacity | 4-person | 4-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season+ | 4-season |
| Floor | 92 x 90 in, 57 sq ft | 94.4 x 82.6 in, 54.1 sq ft |
| Peak height | 70 in | 53 in |
| Weight | 11.56 lb trail | 9.1 lb packaged |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 0 | 2 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | pole sleeves and clips | clips |
| Rain fly | partial | not listed |
| Packed size | 7 x 16 x 26 in | not listed |
Green marks the better figure where more (or less) is plainly better. Weights and ice claims are the makers’ own figures.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The Big Agnes Big House 4P leads on floor and peak height; the GEERTOP 4P 4-Season leads on price, weather rating and vestibules. The two are even on doors. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. Big Agnes Big House 4P: A tall car-camping tent with a 70 in peak, two doors and aluminum poles; the fly leaves the doors exposed and a vestibule costs extra. GEERTOP 4P 4-Season: A double-wall 4-season dome with two doors, two vestibules and a snow skirt for cold or windy trips; at 53 in tall you kneel inside, and it runs warm in summer.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker’s product page and retailer spec sheets, linked under each review. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested these products. Check the listing for the exact version you are buying.
Where do these prices come from?
These are recorded Amazon prices. Check the listings for current price and availability.
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