REI Co-op - Quarter Dome UL

TLDR - Old nylon tent seam repair advice? Context - I recently read A Walk in the Woods and have been inspired to get back into backpacking (which lead me to this subreddit). Its been several years and I am assessing all my gear. I have the "quarter dome UL" tent from REI which I purchased back in 2006. Heavy by today's standards at over 4 pounds... but I am hesitant to get rid of it. I pitched the tent in my basement and noticed the glue on all the seams is flaking off. Has anyone on here gone through the trouble to clean and reseal an old nylon tent? How long did it take? Any tips? I am trying to decide if its worth the effort. It would still work great for car camping, and some backpacking if I can't decide on a replacement (I am experiencing analysis paralysis on my UL tent purchasing decision).

After spending some time with chatgpt, I am not too optimistic that using this tent ever again is a great idea. Apparently the PU coating on my tent has likely degraded considerably over time and it probably is going to have a hard time keeping water out even if I repair the seams... oh well.

It's gone, not worth it. I had this too, realized it was futile.

REI’s halfdome and quarterdome are great affordable, durable starter tents. 

I'd recommend the Dan Durston X-Mid 1P if you can find one used, they hit most of your requirements and are a lot lighter than the Tadpole. I switched to the Quarter Dome a couple years ago and haven’t looked back. There’s a ton of good budget ultralight options popping up these days too if you shop the used market.

The Quarter Dome was great for this (it’s what I use, actually, about to head out on nights 100-104 on that tent), but it’s out of production. They have a similar tent that’s a Copper Spur knockoff that seems decent.

Not at that price and weight. I like the fly creek UL 2 as a light option, but it’s more expensive. On the cheaper side is the half dome or quarter dome but they are heavy and prices vary. A good tent will last you many years, so factor that into your decision.

REI Quarter done is a good compromise. 2 pounds and double walled. I’m selling mine if you’re interested.

This. However, I don’t think they sell the Quarter Domes anymore. I’ve been on many trips and a handful in high winds and torrential downpours. Stayed bone dry. Tight for 2 people, but my younger son and I manage fine.

That's what I use up there. I have a little REI quarterdome that made it the whole JMT, for 2 weeks in Patagonia, and all over the Cascades / Tetons / Rockies. Still use that tent all the time and it is 15.

if you want to go to extremes smallest tent I know of is the zpacks hexamid, but it's a very, very minimal tent, not for everyone. also not "budget". i have the duplex and love that, but again, anything but "budget". A more reasonable one is the rei quarter dome for years and absolutely loved it. definitely fits in a backpack easily, is more durable than the zpacks, roomier, more featured but also bulkier and heavier. looks like they have replaced it with the flash 2 tent, and about same price as zpacks. please remember that over the years they have kind of changed what a "1 man" or "2 man" tent means, and now it means basically air pads touching each other. I have always used a "2 person" tent just for myself, as it provides reasonable room for just one person. With 2 people it would be unreasonably tight imo.