REI Co-op - Half Dome SL
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"my parents have been using the same REI Half Dome since it was released sometime in the 1980s, and I’ve been using a newer edition of it for at least 15 years."
"It has never let me down, and I've seriously tested it. ... It's been in the highlands of Iceland, numerous backcountry national parks, and even camped at 13,400ft with it."
"has been extremely durable ... had the first one for over 10 years"
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"still spacious enough for two"
"has enough room for 2"
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"It has never let me down, and I've seriously tested it. ... It's been in the highlands of Iceland, numerous backcountry national parks, and even camped at 13,400ft with it."
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"super easy to set up"
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"REI’s halfdome and quarterdome are great affordable, durable starter tents."
"REI’s halfdome and quarterdome are great affordable, durable starter tents."
"The REI half dome is very popular and is a good value if you buy it on sale. ... You can find one under $250 during REI sales."
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"it fits either me and my pack, or me and my friend and nothing else (tho we’re both 6’2”)"
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"The half dome can do backpacking, but it is on the heavy side."
"On the cheaper side is the half dome or quarter dome but they are heavy and prices vary."
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"it fits either me and my pack, or me and my friend and nothing else (tho we’re both 6’2”)"
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"I had a Half Dome from 2000 and it only had 3 nights on it. Fly was completely delaminating, seams, etc."
Illustrious_Dig9644 1.0The Half Dome SL 1+ or Nemo Dagger 1P are probably your best bet for ease of use and condensation management at that price point.
jeswesky 1.0I have a variety of tents based in the situation I am camping in. Backpacking -REI half dome 2SL Car camping short trip - Ozark trail 6 person instant tent (used to have a core instant tent that was better quality. Started leaking on a trip after around 100 nights of use and did a quick replace at Walmart due to continued rain in the forecast. This is also the one I lend out to friends when needed.) Car camping longer trip - Coleman 8person skydome Car camping but walk in site of 1 mile or less Core 6 person dome tent with vestibule.
snustynanging 1.0REI Half Dome SL held up great in a storm for me. sets up quick, fits 2-3 people easy. Nemo Dragonfly if you're backpacking. Marmot Tungsten if car camping and want cheaper. get a 3-person for you + dog + friend. test it at home first.
baddspellar 0.2A 3 season tent is adequate year round unless you expect high winds and heavy snow. If you want to start camping in that, you should get a second tent. I carry an REI tent (I have a no-longer made 1 person and a Half Dome SL 2+, for solo vs with my wife). They're not the lightest (SL2+ is about 5 lbs), but they're bombproof and freestanding, so very easy to set up, and they're reasonably priced. The SL2+ lists for over $300, but if you wait for a sale, you're sure to find one under $300. The Nemo Aurora is similar, at a similar price point.
docdocdead 0.2I got the SL 2+ just for the dog as well 🤣
Honey_Badger2199 0.2I have the half dome sl 2+, it fits either me and my pack, or me and my friend and nothing else (tho we’re both 6’2”)
mandy_lou_who 0.2I have an REI half dome sl2+ and I love it. About 3.5 pounds.
Ntesy607 0.2Before that, had a Rei Half dome SL 2+ which also had pretty much full mesh upper and gave great views. But the double rainbow def excells with how fast you could attach/remove the fly, also lighter. Tarptent is great. Highly recommend them
StopTheRevelry 0.2Second this. I carry the tent and my wife offsets by carrying most of the cooking stuff. We're not super-duper ultralighters of course, but I don't think it's bad at all. We got the Half Dome SL 2+ for when there's a dog with us and the extra room is nice.
Super_Day5435 0.2I've had this tent for years, and it has been on many trips. I was curious why REI discontinued it, and that search led me here. It has never let me down, and I've seriously tested it. It's been in the highlands of Iceland, numerous backcountry national parks, and even camped at 13,400ft with it. If anyone knows why REI discontinued it, please chime in
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