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The C Bart tent is perfect for people who want to upgrade their camping setup and don't want to break the bank. It is a strong and robust tent, made from slightly heavier material, that you can trust will shelter you in bad weather.
Big Agnes says:
Get into the backcountry with a lightweight shelter option designed to provide plenty of room without extra bulk.
Streamlined architecture, with a single head entry door, combined with ample gear storage in the attached vestibule and interior mesh pockets means you don't have to sacrifice efficiency for comfort and convenience. A waterproof fly and floor made from durable recycled fabric will keep you dry when the skies turn grey.
Looking for a high quality, technical tent without breaking the bank? You're looking for a C Bar.
Our Verdict
I don’t often use the term “entry-level” in a positive way, but the C Bar 2 earns it. This is a genuinely well-built tent at a very reasonable price, with premium components in a streamlined, beginner-friendly package. This is a solid place to begin if you’re looking to start wild camping or backpacking without committing to a high-end ultralight setup.
At just over 1.8kg (excluding pegs and bags), it’s not a featherweight, but durable recycled materials, a stable DAC pole structure, and proper weatherproofing justify the weight. Set-up is foolproof thanks to colour-coded webbing and a simple hubbed pole design, and the new TipLok buckle makes pegging out the corners smoother.
One large door leads into a modest vestibule—enough space for your pack and boots, and perhaps a brew-up if the weather turns. Two side pockets and an oversized ceiling pocket help keep your gear organised. It's manageable for two, though narrow mats are a must. Personally, I find it far more comfortable to use solo.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Single door and vestibule featuring storm flaps on vestibule zipper
- Simple head-entry design
- Single poleset with DAC Angle Hubs and attached cross pole
- Proprietary TipLok™ Tent Buckle streamlines tent set up by combining three functions: secure poletip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop
- Dual-zipper doors with easy-grip zipper pulls. Use only one zipper for quick, reach-through access.
- Quick Stash door keeper on tent body makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
- Interior storange includes two side pockets and an oversized ceiling pocket
- Multiple interior loops for attaching gear lofts, accessories, and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights
- Hook & loop tabs connect fly to pole structure at guyout points providing perfect pitch and extra stability
- Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
- Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners
- Color-coded webbing and buckles make set up easy
Specifications
UOG Spec
- Flysheet weighs: 690g
- Inner weighs: 690g
- Poles weigh: 459g
- Total weight: 1810g (excludes pegs & bags)
- Pegs x 8 weigh: 113g
Big Agnes Specs:
- Packed weight: 1.87kg
- Packed size: 15 x 48cm
- Floor size: 2.6m²
- Floor length: 219cm
- Floor width: 132 - 107cm
- Head height: 104cm
- Foot height: 58cm
- Vestibule area: 0.7m²
Material & Construction
Fabric
- Rainfly: Recycled 75D polyester taffeta with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating and PFAS free water-repellent finish
- Tent body: Recycled breathable 75D polyester taffeta and polyester mesh
- Floor: Recycled 75D polyester taffeta with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating and PFAS-free water-repellent finish
- Footprint: Recycled 75D polyester taffeta with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating and PFAS free water-repellent finish
- All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC’s)
Poles
- DAC Pressfit pole system with lightweight hubs
- Ultralight plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
- Hub pole design
Stakes & Storage
- 2 side pockets, 1 ceiling pocket
- 8 Big Agnes Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes
- Gear loft loops
