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The Big Agnes Three Forks Shelter is a versatile, free-standing shelter that offers good protection from the sun and light wind. The updated fabrics and full DAC pole set up is a top quality improvement on the older version.
Big Agnes says:
Living in Colorado with its ample sunshine and sweeping winds has given us plenty of motivation to dream up our own version of a sunshade, thus the Three Forks Shelter was born. Steep wall architecture with removable side walls (sold separately) protect your party from wind and sun and a webbing connection frame that offers additional structural stability, the Three Forks Shelter is a friend to anyone headed to an all-day soccer tournament, rafting the Grand, or needing to keep gear and people out of the elements on a camping trip (fits perfectly over a picnic table).
Our Verdict
Big Agnes's Three Forks Shelter is a fantastic shelter for family and group get togethers. It packs down to a good size considering how big it is when set up. You can comfortably fit up to four adults inside with four large chairs and a table. This version sees an update and upgrade in terms of the fabrics and pole set with top quality DAC aluminium poles now provided. This is the kind of shelter you will find yourself using more and more, whether it's in the garden, at the beach or as a basecamp shelter, it's so versatile.
The shelter has a webbing connection frame that connects to the four poles on the ground for added stability. You will have to be careful not to trip on them though, especially if it's used on a sandy beach as they can be easily hidden. You can also purchase the removable side wall for added protection on windy days.
- Reviewed by BasecampGear
Features
- Sunshade or group shelter
- Two large, wide-open entry points make walking in and out of the shelter without having to duck, a breeze
- Pre-bent pole architecture offers tons of volume and livable spac
- Fits over picnic table
- Two open sidewalls
- Accessory Wall panel may be attached to any side with toggles to block prevailing wind or sun, or may be removed to create four open sides - sold separately
- Webbing frame at ground level creates additional structural stability
- Reflective guylines and webbing on corners and suggested anchor points
- Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guy lines and tensioners attached to shelter
- Multiple interior loops for attaching accessories
Specifications
Our Specs
- Shelter fabric weighs: 1144g
- Poleset weighs: 1958g
- Total weight for comparison: 3102g (excludes pegs and bags)
- 8 pegs supplied weigh: 110g
Big Agnes Specs
- Trail weight (excludes pegs): 6lb 9oz / 2.98kg
- Packed weight: 7lb 3oz / 3.26kg
- Packed size: 27.5" x 6" / 70 x 15cm
- Floor area: 100ft² / 9.3m²
- Floor length: 120" / 305cm
- Floor width: 120" / 305cm
- Head height: 79" / 201cm
Construction & Materials
- Polyester taffeta with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating
- DAC DA17 lightweight aluminum pole set
- Pole sleeves are simple to use
- Lightweight aluminum pole system
- 8 aluminum hook stakes
- Accessory Wall - sold separately
