C Bar 3 Tent

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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 3 earns it just like its smaller sibling. It’s a genuinely capable tent at a very reasonable price, with solid materials and premium components that don’t shout for attention—but quietly do their job well. If you’re upgrading from a basic setup or starting to take backpacking more seriously, this is a great step up without blowing the budget.

At just over 2.1kg (excluding pegs and bags), it’s not breaking any ultralight records, but it’s a fair weight for the size and level of durability. The DAC Pressfit poles and hub design are simple and reliable, and the TipLok buckles make pegging out quick and tidy. There’s one large door leading into a decent vestibule—plenty of room for three packs and boots, or space to cook in bad weather with care.

Inside, the space is workable for three but luxurious for two. Two side pockets and a large ceiling pocket help keep clutter under control, and the fabrics feel tough enough to stand up to repeated use in mixed conditions.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor 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: 836g
• Inner weighs: 835g
• Poles weigh: 514g
• Total weight: 2185g (excludes pegs & bags)
• Pegs x 8 weigh: 114g

Big Agnes Specs:

• Packed weight: 2.01kg
• Packed size: 16.5 x 53cm
• Floor size: 3.6m²
• Floor length: 224cm
• Floor width: 168 – 153cm
• Head height: 112cm
• Foot height: 81cm
• Vestibule area: 1.0m²

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

Help & advice:

• Big Agnes Tent Guide
• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
• About Big Agnes