REI Half Dome 2 Tent Review

REI Half Dome 2 Tent Review by vlogtheworld.com

NOTE: REI UPDATED THIS MODEL IN 2010 SO THEY ARE NO LONGER SELLING THIS MODEL.

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Travel & Events

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• REI
• Half
• Dome
• Tent
• Review
• travel
• gear
• nature
• outdoor
• adventure

[campywilly]

thank you for this very nice video demonstration :) i sent the link to my sister who will be receiving this tent as a gift :) this video will help her understand all the great features of this great tent. Thanks again!

will

[ezcreezy]

@campywilly If you just ordered a new Half Dome 2 from REI it's probably the newer model they just released after this older model I reviewed has been out for over 2 years. I haven't seen it in person so I'm not sure how it compares. BTW, I'm still using the tent in this video and it's still in like-new condition.

[JimmyGunXD556]

do they make a 1 person version of this tent?

[ezcreezy]

@JimmyGunXD556 I believe REI's only solo tent is called the Quarter Dome T1. It looks nice and light and has good reviews, but I've never used it. It's lightweight, but it's also $200, which isn't that much if you're going to use it a lot though.

[ezcreezy]

I've now been using the REI Half Dome you see in the video for several camping trips including some heavy rain. It's held up beautifully and just get easier to set up every time. To put it away just fold the main section into thirds lengthwise and roll it up with the poles in the middle of the roll. Fold the rainfly up as you wish and just slide it back into the bag with the main section. You can fold the footprint up and stuff it into the bag with the stakes. Very easy.

[ezcreezy]

I should have included cost in the vide. It's very competitively priced for tents in its class at a retail of $169 and the footprint is $26.50.  But if you're an REI member you get at least 5% back as a dividend every year plus they'll take anything back if you ever have a problem with it or just don't like it.

[20GATE91]

Great video. I am gonna definitely get this tent.

[NoLimitsTV1]

REI has some great stuff. Thanks for the video. 

[djkenny]

I just bought this one today on sale for $119, "including" a foot print (score). The Plus was tempting for a teeny tiny less weight, but at $119 and still plenty of space... hard to beat. Being 5 lbs should not be too big a deal since I intend to use it more for bike camping than back packing I would think. The ultra light weight tents with adequate space were exceeding $200, out of budget.

[shaokem]

yar gona wana roll up your rainfly doors inwards not outwards. This keeps the rain water from building up in the rolled up door! Rrrrrrrrrrr!

[knowledgeispowerfful]

Nice demo, nice tent. What size is the tent? Thanks for sharing!

[warriorstx]

@JimmyGunXD556 Also i dont know if your a boy scout or just a hiker but you may want to rent a one man and take it on one of your treks. Mine was fine for an overnighter but after a few nights in it i became kind of stuffy. Have fun

[HighSpeedNoDrag]

The REI Half Dome is outstanding for the money. Tried and True in some hostile environments (i.e. Mountains/high winds).

[mcderby1]

where you camping there dicksniff?

[mcderby1]

Hilleberg tents are the best, all others are niggers. just sayin

[mcderby1]

Hilleberg tents are the best, all others are niggers. just sayin