Bunk House 6

Three season, freestanding, base/car camping tent

You’ll be amazed at how Bunk House tents garner more campground ‘tent-envy’ than anything else pitched. The oversized front vestibule is pole supported to create a covered awning and dry entry and exit. This might just be the best place to sip your whiskey, read a book, or hang out with the kids while the rest of your posse naps in the back. Fast-fly capability lets you pitch it as a covered shelter without the tent body, and the backpack-style carry bag makes lugging gear from the car to the campsite more convenient than ever.

Features Specs Materials Reviews Care

Tent and Footprint Cleaning and Care Instructions:

Storage:

Always make sure your tent is dry and free of debris before storing. Fold and roll your tent a different way each time to avoid permanent creases. Store in a cool, dry place. Never leave your tent in hot temperatures (such as a car trunk or attic space) for long periods of time, as it will damage the material coatings. Storing your tent damp can result in mildew growth, which may cause your tent to smell, leak, or delaminate. Mildew damage is not covered under warranty.

Cleaning:

For light cleaning, sponge the product with warm water (not hot).

For more thorough cleaning you will need:
-Wash basin (or bath tub)-Warm water (not hot)
-Waterproof Gear Cleaner (we recommend products like Nikwax Tech Wash)
-Sponge

1. Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear.
2. Apply waterproof gear specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge.
3. Rinse gear thoroughly.
4. Hang it up to dry.
5. Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use.

*Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing.
*Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids.
*Allow to dry COMPLETELY before storage or use.
*Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing.

Seam Sealing:

Big Agnes tents are seam sealed as part of our manufacturing process! This seam tape alone is durable enough to prevent water leakage. Any seams that have been taped do not need to be seam sealed with a liquid sealer unless you want extra protection. Make sure the seam-sealer is completely dry before re-packing your tent. Damage caused by misapplication may void warranty.

Zippers:

Keeping your zippers clean will help keep the coils and sliders from wearing out. If filled with dirt, vacuum or brush zippers before storing tent. We recommend Gear Aid Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant.

Repairs and Warranty:

All Big Agnes tents are guaranteed against manufacturing or material defect. We do not warranty products damaged from normal wear and tear, alteration made by owner, misuse, accidents or damages caused by uses other than intended. Damage due to misuse, normal wear and tear, or improper care may be repaired, at the discretion of Big Agnes, at a reasonable charge. Tents returned for repair must be clean and free of debris.

Questions? Call us or open a support case:
877.554.8975 | support.bigagnes.com

Setup

BUNK HOUSE SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove contents from stuff sack. Spread out the tent body.
2. Stake out the four corners of the tent.
3. Assemble the four poles: two long poles, one shorter cross pole and one skinny pole for the fly vestibule.
4. To ensure each pole section is fully seated insert each pole section into the next by hand, instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them together.
5. Feed the two long poles through the two sleeves running diagonally along the tent body.
6. Insert the pole tips into the grommets at the four corners of the tent.
7. Attach the plastic clips on the tent body to the corresponding poles.
8. At this point you will have a free standing structure.
9. Locate the pole sleeve running perpendicular to the doors. Feed the short cross pole through this sleeve and clip the ends of the pole into the clear plastic “Ball CAP” clips located above the front and back doors.
10. Drape the rainfly over the tent body and match the colors of the webbing on the fly with the webbing on the body. The front door of the tent features a Welcome Mat.
11. Insert the tips of the crossover pole into the small pockets located on the underside of the fly.
12. Attach all Velcro® straps on the underside of the fly to the corresponding poles for the best stability.
13. Feed the vestibule pole through the vestibule pole sleeve and insert the pole tips into the grommets on either side of the vestibule directly beneath the pole sleeve.
14. Attach all plastic clips to the vestibule pole.
15. Locate the two stake out loops at the base of the vestibule where it attaches to the tent body and stake out.
16. Stake out the webbing loops at the base of each vestibule pole tip.
17. Stake out the vestibule door.
18. Make sure the webbing at the corners of the fly is completely slackened. Attach the buckles on the corners of fly to those on the tent body.
19. Tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the fly taut.
20. Stake out all guylines.
21. Stake out the Welcome Mat and enjoy your Bunk House tent!

OPTIONAL SHELTER MODE INSTRUCTIONS:

Helpful Hint: Grab a friend, due to the large size of the Bunk House we recomend doing this with a buddy!
1. Remove contents from stuff sack. Spread out the tent body.
2. Assemble the four poles: two long poles, one shorter cross pole and one skinny pole for the fly vestibule.
3. To ensure each pole section is fully seated insert each pole section into the next by hand, instead of allowing the shock cord to snap them together.
4. Stake out webbing harness (included). Place the two long poles in an ‘X’ on the ground with the ends near each corner of the webbing harness. Then place the short cross pole on top of the ‘X’ created by the two long poles.
5. Drape the rain fly over the poles, find the Velcro® loop at the center on the underside of the fly and Velcro® all (3) poles together. Insert cross pole into pockets on the underside of the fly above the front and back door. Velcro® all (4) corners to poles.
6. Insert the long poles in the grommets at the four corners of the webbing harness and hoist the structure up.
7. Feed the vesibule pole through the vestibule pole sleeve and insert the pole tips into the grommets on either side of the vestibule directly beneath the pole sleeve.
8. Attach all plastic clips to the vestibule pole.
9. Locate the two stake out loops at the base of the vestibule where it attaches to the tent body and stake out.
10. Stake out the webbing loops at the base of each vestibule pole tip.
11. Stake out the vestibule door.
12. Make sure the webbing at the corners of the fly is completely slackened. Attach the buckles on the corners of fly to those on the tent body.
13. Tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the fly taut.
14. Stake out all guylines for optimal stability.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR TENT SET UP

Our tents are easy to set up, but we suggest you practice once at home before using them for the first time to avoid late night bickering with tent mates while fumbling around in the dark.
Before pitching tent, clear campsite of debris that may pierce tent floor.
We recommend staking out all corners, vestibules and guylines to increase space and ventilation. Securely staking out your tent and all guylines is crucial to maintaining the structural integrity of your tent.
Hang onto your stuff sacks or they’ll blow away and create backcountry litter.
Pull on the pole sleeve fabric when inserting poles to avoid any bunching in the material.
Push rather than pull poles through pole sleeves.

Thanks for choosing a Big Agnes tent!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
support.bigagnes.com | 877.554.8975

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What's in a Name?

Steamboat Mountain School, formerly known as the Lowell Whiteman School, was founded in 1957 and is located in Strawberry Park, just north of Steamboat Springs. Originally built as a horse barn around 1939, the "Bunkhouse" was transformed into the boys' dormitory. In 2010 after almost 40 years of service, the dilapidated old barn was burnt down. But alumni of the old building can still recall it's glory days, when future-Olympians would take turns skiing off the roof.