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REI Co-op - Half Dome 2 Plus (2018 Model)

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"It’s withstood some pretty gnarly rain and wind in Alaska like a champ"


"Still love that thing and still camp in it a decade later"


"can stand the test of time, mine is 11 years old."

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"My wife and I and our 60 pound dog fit in it comfortably, with some of our gear."


"And the 2 doors and vestibules make it easy to get in and out plus provide plenty of rain/snow/dew protection for a LOT of gear."


"It ’s enough room for my wife our dog and I with our bags on either side in the vestibule."

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"I've had this REI Half Dome for *ages* and it has been awesome and a great value. ... I got a lot more features on par with higher end tents for a lot less."


"affordable especially when there is a sale. ... I got both at about $100 each when they were on sale and it included the footprint."


"The footprint is attached and is cheaper than a lot of other tents in this category."

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"It’s withstood some pretty gnarly rain and wind in Alaska like a champ"


"Proper full coverage rain fly, with guy lines galore and decent vestibule. ... With my REI, I never have to worry about getting wet"


"I've had a REI half dome tent for nearing 10 years. ... otherwise it's been holding strong over multiple backpacking trips and car camping in rain and snow."

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"it's quick and easy to set up"


"easy to set up"


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"it was so much larger and heavier than the Copper Spur"


"I love my REI half dome 2P, but it’s over 5lbs. ... And my 2P REI Half Dome is just over 5lbs with the footprint (with ample room for two)."


"It's a little too heavy and big when packed for backpacking unless you're splitting it with someone imo"

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"ostensibly a 2 person tent but really a solo tent"


"I thought I was reading my own post for a second! Exactly the same experience. ... bought a north face tent that my spouse ( and me too) can stand up and move around in. Fantastic!! ... The bigger one has a porch and in bad weather having that space and more inside space is so good."


"Upgraded to the Base Camp from my Half Dome once I became a family man. ... Kids got bigger now we have a roomy REI Wonderland. ... I use the Half Dome for solo trips (or my bivvy if going lightweight). ... Use the Camp Dome for all 4 of us if doing a quick 1 or 2 nighter. Will use our massive Wonderland tent if going for many nights."

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"The REI Half Dome is a good tent with a crap warranty. ... 1 year, REI doesn't sell parts and they don't repair gear."

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"Had to replace the cords in the poles because they lost their elasticity"


"the only issue is the elasticity in the poles ... I haven’t replaced mine though like you did, I need to get around to that."

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"I thought I was reading my own post for a second! Exactly the same experience. ... bought a north face tent that my spouse ( and me too) can stand up and move around in. Fantastic!! ... The bigger one has a porch and in bad weather having that space and more inside space is so good."


"I'm a little tall for it at 6'4.5" ... it's OK if I lay on an angle"


"My only issue is I wish it was about 3 inches longer. At 6 feet tall, I fit but not by much. I wouldn’t mind having a little more wiggle room."

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eidro8ks • 9 months ago

I have on of these and also a REI halfdome 2+, which is a very similar style. It’s not a bad tent, it’s just not great either. The “tub” openings on either side are pretty low to the ground, which tends to let dirt into the tent easier and doesn’t keep water out as well when it’s raining. The weight is an issue if you’re doing long hikes, as it has fiberglass poles instead of aluminum. There are only 2 storage pockets inside the tent, where the REI tent has 6 I think. It packs down a lot bigger than the REI tent. For me, all of that adds up to preferring the REI tent over saving ~$120.

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kayaK-camP • 11 months ago

I would vote for the REI Half Dome 2+. It lives up to the name! My wife and I and our 60 pound dog fit in it comfortably, with some of our gear. And the 2 doors and vestibules make it easy to get in and out plus provide plenty of rain/snow/dew protection for a LOT of gear. It’s tall enough to sit in comfortably on the ground. Resists heavy rain very well is only about 4.5 pounds with all hardware, rain fly and footprint. You may have seen the HD 2+ includes the fly & footprint because it does. We have used it for a couple of years, several times each, and it has held up well. It packs down pretty small and is easy to use. My only issue is I wish it was about 3 inches longer. At 6 feet tall, I fit but not by much. I wouldn’t mind having a little more wiggle room. Overall it’s been a great tent at a good price and I expect to keep using it for years.

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Mentalpopcorn • 11 months ago

You'd be better off getting an REI tent at re/supply. They are good quality, can be relatively light, and re/supply is cheap.   My first tent was a Half Dome 2+ and I got it for $90 at re/supply (used to be called a garage sale). Still love that thing and still camp in it a decade later, although I backpack with a lighter tent now. Kelty makes a solid tent but they are heavy. Totally fine for car camping but less so for backpacking.  A difference of a pound or two doesn't sound like a lot but all the pounds and ounces add up. Durston just released the X-Dome which seems like it would be a good beginner tent, though I have not used it. It's definitely more expensive but you probably won't need to upgrade it any time soon whereas with the Kelty you probably will if you take the hobby more seriously. As the saying goes, buy once cry once.

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thelonliestcrowd • 9 months ago

I would also recommend the half dome 2+ tent. It’s enough room for my wife our dog and I with our bags on either side in the vestibule. The footprint is attached and is cheaper than a lot of other tents in this category. It’s withstood some pretty gnarly rain and wind in Alaska like a champ

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tlong243 • 9 months ago

Just like other people have said I'd go freestanding 2 person. I started with a similar tent. Eureka solitaire. Still have it and occasionally get some use. I'd highly recommend the REI half dome 2+ in that price range. Might be just a hair above but it is super solid and quality

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TMan2DMax • 11 months ago

I use the 2+ half dome for backpacking, it's great and easy to set up. I would pick the half dome over the MH just off the extra floor space though

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FredTrail • 11 months ago

I owned the REI Half Dome 2 1/2 or 2+ (forgot the exact name). Great tent. Only replaced it because I went lighter for a 2 person bikepacking tent. I currently have the Mountain Hardware Mineral King 3 for car camping. Both tents are good, and both have a full rain fly which I consider a must. Either will serve you well

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RonnieBee18 • 7 months ago

Depending what you’re using it for! Do you go camping with your car? Or do you do backcountry hiking? If you’re gonna be carrying your tent you want to go for as lightweight as possible. Ounces really add up. I have an rei brand two person tent that’s super light and still spacious enough for two. If you won’t be carrying it on your back, you can go for more space, maybe a more heavy duty rain cover depending on your most common terrain. I would also find a tent that has its own footprint that can attach to the bottom. Saves on time and space when setting up. :)

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BasinsRamose • 9 months ago

+1 for the half dome. This will be year 10 with it for me too. I’ve taken it on all sorts of trips and the only issue is the elasticity in the poles but it’s an old tent. I haven’t replaced mine though like you did, I need to get around to that.

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FunnyGarden5600 • 6 months ago

Cabelas six or 8 Alaskan Guide Tent. I have owned this tent for 15 years. Did lots of family camping and kept us dry. Backpacking I just use the rei 1/2 dome. Seam seal it. However my hard core backpacking day are behind me.

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jwdjr2004 • 9 months ago

Rei half dome. I'm a little tall for it at 6'4.5" but it's OK if I lay on an angle.

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lolwutpear • 10 months ago

Comparing the Copper Spur HV UL2 to UL3: a 3 person tent will be about 25% heavier (12 oz, 35g), only marginally more expensive, and the extra space will help with keeping your bags inside. To me, the worst part is the extra weight, and the extra size of the tent would prevent it from fitting in the side pouch on my bag. But if you're strapping it underneath anyway, and you're not weight-constrained, maybe it's fine. I went with the UL2 because I think it's fine to leave my pack in the vestibule of the tent, only taking the essentials inside. You can possibly find space for it near your feet if you're not big people. After all, when you're at camp, all the bulky things aren't in the pack any more! I like my tent, but there are lots of good brands out there. You might find a better deal online, but check your local outdoor store to get a feel for how big/heavy they are. If feasible, buy it there, too! I liked my REI Half Dome tent but it was so much larger and heavier than the Copper Spur, and I'm glad I replaced it.

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Ntesy607 • 9 months ago

Hey OP, if you did have interest in the half dome I have one I'm trying to let go of. PM me or see my post on geartrade. It's a great tent. Mods hopefully this isn't against the rules to say...

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pdx_via_dtw • 10 months ago

rei half dome

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pdx_via_dtw • 10 months ago

I also have an alps mountaineering zephyr 2, it's more of a backpacking tent, sleeps 2, and has 2 doors. also, kelty makes a good small one. we have several because we each had one coming into the relationship. we bought the half dome together. we were lucky enough to get the mt rainier one.

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raceveryday • 12 months ago

i used to use a half dome, loved it easy setup roomy for a 2 person, easy find a flat clear spot. Now the wife glamps with an air mattress in a gazelle T4. T4 is worth the money if you want a big tent the size of a 10 sleeper, and can fit a 6ft tent in your vehicle.

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sirotan88 • 8 months ago

Before I met my husband I had never camped before. I don’t remember exactly when our first camping trip was but I just immediately fell in love with being out in nature, hiking, the campfire, roasting marshmallows, making food… eventually we tried backpacking too. Although it was really rough (I was super slow and out of shape) I still enjoyed the experience so much! For backpacking, starting out he tried to carry as much as possible so my load would be light. Now I’m the one who’s planning all our camping and backpacking trips (but he’s still the most knowledgeable in terms of backcountry safety skills, navigation, etc from his Boy Scouts experience) I recommend picking destinations that are really beautiful. That’s the main draw for me at least. There’s nothing like seeing a sunrise over a lake, or the stars at night, sunlight filtering through a forest. We have had the REI half dome tent for a long time. It’s great! Finding a good sleeping pad is key. We got sleeping bags that can zip together into one giant one. We tend to just do 1-2 night trips, maximum 3 nights. That’s about as long as I can go without showering. I know some campgrounds have showers but I’d rather take a nice shower after getting home. Good luck!

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StrngThngs • 9 months ago

+1 for the half dome,I actually use a three person version for 2 people, adds about half a pound, but a comfy 3 season tent that can stand the test of time, mine is 11 years old.

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SugareeNH • 9 months ago

REI Half Dome - easy to set up, big vestibules and freestanding.

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tockgoestick • 9 months ago

I've had a REI half dome tent for nearing 10 years. Had to replace the cords in the poles because they lost their elasticity but otherwise it's been holding strong over multiple backpacking trips and car camping in rain and snow. Not the most lightweight but it does the trick. Can likely find a used one too for <$200. They have options of 2 person and 2+ if you want a slightly bigger one.

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