Big Agnes Big House 4 review

The Big House 4 is built for car campers who want to stand up. Big Agnes lists a 70 inch head height over a 92 by 90 inch floor of 58 square feet, and steep walls carry that height toward the edges. Two large doors have windows you can leave as mesh or close completely, and dual zipper sliders with storm flaps let you vent the doors in light rain. A full mesh ceiling on the inner tent helps with condensation and stargazing, and four ceiling pockets keep small gear off the floor. Shelter Mode pitches the fly, poles and footprint on their own as a 7 lb 11 oz shade structure, which suits hot days at the lake. Color-coded webbing makes setup easier after dark, and it packs into a backpack-style carry bag. Trail weight is 11 lb 9 oz. The catch is value: there is no vestibule unless you buy the $199.95 add-on, and the footprint is also extra, so it costs more than the taller Nemo Aurora Highrise with less storage.

Who it is for

Families who want standing room and a tent that doubles as a sun shelter.

Price

$549.95 at the Big Agnes store when checked.

Big House 4 SKU: TBH426 $549.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 70 inch head height over a 92 by 90 inch floor
• 58 square feet of floor space
• Two large doors with windows that close fully or open to mesh
• Shelter Mode pitches the fly alone for shade, at 7 lb 11 oz
• Full mesh ceiling on the inner tent and four ceiling pockets

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Standing height for most adults
• Strength: Shelter Mode adds a shade structure for hot days
• Strength: Color-coded webbing and buckles for setup in the dark
• Weakness: No vestibule included; the add-on costs $199.95
• Weakness: $150 more than the taller Nemo Aurora Highrise
• Weakness: Footprint sold separately and needed for Shelter Mode

Key facts

• Price: $549.95
• Weight: 11 lb 9 oz trail, 12 lb 9 oz total
• Floor area: 58 sq ft
• Head height: 70 in
• Packed size: 7 x 16 x 26 in

Where it ranks

Big Agnes Big House 4 is No. 7 in our Best Camping Tents verdict.