Half Dome SL3+

REI Co-op Half Dome SL 3+, easy to carry, super big inside space, good breathability function, two doors with excellent sealing performance, what's most important- MADE IN AMERICA

I too am in Canada and I know that availability can be difficult but I adore My REI half dome SL 3+. If you end up in the states anytime soon it can be worth the pickup, I've also ordered things across the border rather inexpensively from REI (That was a few years ago though 👀) The tent is one of the lightest reasonably priced 3p tents I could find, it never leaks, has tons of space, and is really durable given the number of sticks roots and such I tent to set up on in Algonquin. Really does everything I want out of a canoe camping tent and has held up incredibly well.

The half dome SL 2+ is discontinued. I assume that is the one you're talking about. The new half dome is ok, but even heavier now.

Who steels a tent?? That’s shitty! Ehhhh, i would shop rei or a local outfitter. Maybe even used locally?? If you love camping you are going to use it a lot. And the items you use a lot you want to last and enjoy using them. I’m not sure if they are around anymore but I have an old Easton Rimrock 2 person tent I used for years. (Yes, the sporting good company famous for their aluminum baseball bats and arrows.) I bought it from rei on clearance for $100 back in like 2013. I took it all over the world solo and with my now wife. I set it up and broke it down 2-300 times. Super strong pole systems, ripstop fabric, zippers never jam and small/light enough to backpack with (which I did). In that time only one thing broke on it. 1/4 velcro loops on the fly cover tore off. But I would recommend trying out tents before you buy. Either new or used. You can see which ones are the best for you. If you are wanting to do backpacking I would check reviews online. In 2021 my wife and I ended up buying an rei half dome SL3+ to give her a bit more room, and save her from the funky stench of my old rimrock. But it’s not as nice. It was nearly 3x the cost with 25% off sale. The zippers jam on the fabric so easily, and the pole system is frustrating/does not pack down well. Maybe their 2p version is better?? IDK

REI SL 3p. I'm 6'7" and it works fantastic. I smashed one on sale and only use that for backpacking.

I have an REI half dome sl2+ and I love it. About 3.5 pounds.

I have an REI three-person backpacking tent. Most of the tents that REI carries have a separate rainfly. Without the rainfly, the roof and walls of the tent are just mosquito netting. I camp in the desert where nighttime temperatures can get ridiculous sometimes, but the mosquito netting lets a breeze flow through. Insects don't buzz by my ears, and I can also look at the stars at night from inside the tent. And that's heavenly.