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REI Bug Hut 1 Tent

REI Bug Hut 1 Tent

Item # 724387
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This mini-tent structure is an ultralight shelter against flying insects--designed for the adventure traveler and minimalist backpacker.

  • Fits completely over sleeping bag with a pole-supported canopy over your upper body allowing bug-free stargazing
  • Slit opening on bottom keeps foot of sleeping bag enclosed in mesh.
  • Includes two aluminum stakes

Imported.

Item 724387

REI Bug Hut 1 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Packed size3.5 x 19 inches
Peak height26 inches
Doors1
Canopy fabricNo-see-um mesh
Peak height - metric66 centimeters
Floor area9.5 square feet
Number of poles2
Sleeping capacity1
Seasons2-season
Design typeFreestanding shelter
Floor fabricNylon mesh
Average packaged weight1 lb. 1 oz.
Floor dimensions - metric244 x 79 centimeters
Average weight - metric0.48 kilograms
Floor dimensions96 x 31 inches
Pole materialAluminum
Rainfly fabricNone
Pole diameter6.7 millimeters
Vestibule areaNone

REI Bug Hut 1 Tent Customer Reviews

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REI Bug Hut 1 Tent
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easy to set up (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)
    • Hiking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    May

    26

    2008

    (22 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Adequate, but needs significant improvem

    By RicoSF

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Bug Hut 1 Tent:

        I've had this for a few years, and I'm assuming the current version doesn't already deal with my complaint -- judging by the product photo, I don't think it does.

        Pros: yes, it is very light and capable -- if the flaws below don't bother you, then it can be a great product.

        Cons: two flaws, one major (for me), one minor:

        Big problem: the lack of a floor means that this will protect you -- probably -- against flying bugs, and against stupid crawling bugs. But if there are crawlies around that explore, they'll find their way under the curtain, so don't camp near an ant's nest and expect this to help. And if you toss and turn at all, you are likely to lift the edge of the curtain up enough to let in the flying bugs too. (I've been thinking about buying some window screen material and doing something with velcro, but haven't bothered yet...)

        Little problem: the poles that hold this up consist of five segments that fit into their neighbors, but they can easily slip apart if they aren't kept under tension. In other words, there are no internal shock cords as there are with "real" tent poles. So while you work to slide one segment through a sleeve, the rest of the pole might just fall apart. As I said, not a huge problem, but if you are being eaten alive by mosquitos and struggling in the dark, it might get very annoying.

        It would be nice to see an updated version of this product that provides more secure coverage against creepies and crawlies, not just flying pests, and that uses a cleaner shockcorded pole system (with clips, not sleeves, perhaps?)

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (22 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        6

        2007

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Sacrifice comfort for size and weight

        By HikingBrit

        from Mesa, AZ

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to set up
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Flimsy Construction

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about REI Bug Hut 1 Tent:

        This product is not for everyone, but it is perfect for those of us who like a little more exposure to the outdoors and who like to carry as little weight as possible. The biggest con to this is probably the fact that it has no floor. I have cut a piece of plastic that fits as a second piece and use it as a floor. This is not appropriate for all my trips, but it is great in warmer weather. I really do enjoy using it when I get the opportunity.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        7

        2007

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        No bugs on me

        By Toncray

        from Orlando, FL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Easy to set up
        • Lightweight
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Bug Hut 1 Tent:

          This is a great produce. It is extremely lightweight, and packs perfectly. I used this in a village while traveling to Papua New Guinea and was doing some reading by flashlight when I looked up and noticed a ton of bugs on the roof of the Bug Hut. I was VERY happy they were on it and not me. A floor would've been nice, but it still did the trick.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          25

          2007

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          rock'n and roll'n

          By jub-jub

          from wheaton, il

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Guide

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy to set up
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Bug Hut 1 Tent:

            this rocks! it only weighs a pound so i bring it with every trip, and on the nice nights i dont bother with a tent i just set this up and look at the stars. its easy to set up and looks cool! only problem is no bottom but a thermarest takes care of that.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            2

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            No Floor!

            By Brute

            from Salt Lake City, UT

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Set Up
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • No Floor

            Best Uses

            • Hiking
            • Minimalist

            Comments about REI Bug Hut 1 Tent:

            I love this product minus one major issue... NO FLOOR! I purchased this at a member's only garage sale event, so I got it for a great price! I lucked out cuz I'm pretty sure I wouldn't pay what they're asking... especially with no floor. I'm thinking of sewing an extra tent foot print or tarp to the bottom. I'm very surprised REI hasn't taken the advice of every person who uses this product by creating a floor for their newer models. Anyway, awesome idea, poor execution. One of the few REI products that is very average in my opinion.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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