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Old 01-11-17 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bikemig
REI quarter dome 1 is on sale for $170, https://www.rei.com/product/862421/r...er-dome-1-tent

It gets good reviews and REI has a heck of a return policy. Nice size and good weight.
I've used a Quarter Dome for about five years, it easily has at least 100 nights in it, probably closer to 200, and it's just starting to show a bit of wear. It's an entirely different model than the one being offered, but mine is pretty stellar for the price.

It's reasonably affordable, well built, reasonably light weight and my two person can actually fit two people, and is a palace for one. The new one only looks better.

It's not without downsides; it could be lighter, it could be cheaper, it doesn't really pitch dry, which can be a bit of a drag.

I've also used a flat silnylon tarp, which is a great solution for some conditions. Extremely light, flexible and protective. Bug protection can be added if you need, and removed if you don't, provides only the shelter you need, and lets you have great views the rest of the time.
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