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REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy
The REI Chrysalis UL tent, built for solo backpacking, offers plenty of room without weighing you down.
- Freestanding REI Chrysalis uses ultralight, silicone-coated nylon fabrics and lightweight aluminum poles
- Single door features a vestibule that doesn't skimp on space for gear storage
- Lightweight ripstop nylon rainfly offers durability and weight savings; silicone treatment gives long-lasting weatherproofness
- Strategically placed vestibule roof vent allows excellent airflow to prevent condensation; can be accessed while sitting inside the tent
- No-see-um mesh panels and no-see-um mesh door allow cross-ventilation, preventing condensation
- Hub-pole system is easy to use; DAC SL Featherlite® poles save weight
- Color-coded rainfly corners allow easy orientation of rainfly on tent for fast, easy setup
- Leakproof rainfly ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas, such as guyout points and zippers
- Main zipper flap is stiffened with polyurethane which makes it more leakproof and prevents snagging
- Attention to detail shows in the reflective guy points and zipper pulls, and adjustable REI Cleat Lock tie-downs on vestibules
- Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole repair tube, pole and stake bags, and tapered, easy-to-stuff compression stuff sack
- Footprint (not included) extends the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear
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REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (6)
- Easy to set up (5)
- Waterproof (5)
- Durable (4)
- Windproof (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
- Asssymmetrical Shape
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy:
For light weight, small pack, this is a great tent.
Only draw back is asymmetrical floor shape makes it functionally smaller than stated dimensions.
That aside, it fits my purpose, having a tent for day hikes that could become overniters.
For longer planned hikes I will stick with my Marmot limelight 2p
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Set Up
- Fly Works Well
- Lightweight
- Roomy
- Sturdy
- Waterproof
Cons
- Collects Condensation
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy:
This is a great in between tent, between Ultra lightweight minimalist, and lightweight. It held me 5'11" male and most my stuff inside. Sets up in 2 minutes and is easy to setup.
I've read other reviews on other tents that skimp on too much and have problems with sturdiness, leaking, and the poles breaking!
Was no leaking from the rain and in the mountains in Oregon, that's the #1 most important thing in a tent.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Comments about REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy:
I have used this tent for several years on a number of wilderness area backpacking trips in the Southeast. It is very well constructed, lightweight easy to set up, and takes up little space in a backpack. The vestibule is adequate for backpack storage or sheltered cooking. I'm 5'10", 180 lbs, and it just big enough for me. Anyone much over 6' tall or who needs lots of elbow room might find the tent's space a little tight. I've never had a problem with condensation, even after a night of rain. The steep slope from front to back forces you to sleep with your head at the door and requires some minor acrobatics entering and exiting, which my only (minor) gripe about the tent. Overall, I have been very happy with this tent.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fly Works Well
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
Comments about REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy:
I used this tent for about 1 year for light backpacking and car camping but had to return it because a problem developed with the rain fly. There is a window on the rain fly and the seams came apart and could not be easily repaired. This tent is very unusual to set up for the first few times, because the ends are not symmetrical. However, after you get the hang of it, it's a snap.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy:
I bought more than one year and used often in conditions of heavy rain and strong winds without any damage or infiltration. Constructed with materials of good quality, sturdy, reliable and large enough for use with 1 person. The only downside is the current price, much higher than it was last year.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Set Up
- Fly Works Well
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about REI Chrysalis UL Solo Tent - 2012 Special Buy:
It's billed as a solo tent, but there's enough room for a dog as well. Two slim people could even fit, if they didn't mind being shoulder to shoulder. I've only woke up with condensation once, and it had been raining all night long. Lightweight, easy to pitch, and it actually keeps the rain out. What more could you ask for in a tent?
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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