Big Agnes Big House 4P vs Marmot Limestone 6P
Quick verdict
Only one available on Amazon
The Marmot Limestone 6P was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Big Agnes Big House 4P listing before buying.
Big Agnes Big House 4P: Two to four car campers who want stand-up height.
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Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent
amazon.com price: ~$449(last checked Jan 30)
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesBig 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 AmazonMarmot Limestone 6P review
Best for: A family of four to six car camping in 3-season weather
A tall, freestanding 6-person car-camping tent with two doors, two big vestibules and a full fly; the trade-off is nearly 16 lb of weight.
The Limestone 6 stands on four DAC DA17 aluminum poles with color-coded clips and has an 82.9 sq ft floor with a 76 in peak. Two D-shaped doors open onto two vestibules with 40.9 sq ft of covered storage, and the vented full-coverage fly can be left off on clear nights. It packs to 24.4 x 10.4 in.
Good
- 76 in peak; pre-bent poles give steeper walls and more headroom
- Two doors and 40.9 sq ft of vestibule space for boots and bins
- Full-coverage fly on four aluminum poles
Watch for
- 15 lb 12.7 oz minimum weight and a 24.4 x 10.4 in pack
Specs from Marmot Limestone 6-Person product page, Marmot Limestone 6-Person (Spring 2026) page and Marmot Limestone 6-Person older-version page, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesSide-by-side
| Spec | Big Agnes Big House 4-Person Tent | Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $326 | $449 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity | 4-person | 6-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season+ | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 92 x 90 in, 57 sq ft | 82.9 sq ft |
| Peak height | 70 in | 76 in |
| Weight | 11.56 lb trail | 15.79 lb trail |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 0 | 2 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | pole sleeves and clips | clips |
| Rain fly | partial | full coverage |
| Packed size | 7 x 16 x 26 in | 24.4 x 10.4 in |
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 Marmot Limestone 6P was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Big Agnes Big House 4P listing before buying.
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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