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REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent

REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent

Item # 745955
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Based on our popular Quarter Dome 2, this tent optimizes the balance between low weight and livability.

  • Low, wind-shedding, two-pole design features two doors and two vestibules for super-convenient entry/exit and ample separate storage areas
  • Compact floorplan shaves weight while positioning the interior volume to maximize user comfort
  • Dead End pole sleeves and VELCRO® rainfly/pole attachments allow rainfly to stay attached when stored for near instant rainproof setup next time
  • DAC Featherlite® NSL poles offer a very high strength-to-weight ratio, plus they slide in and out of pole sleeves very easily
  • Lightweight nylon ripstop rainfly offers durability and weight savings; silicon treatment gives long-lasting weatherproofness
  • Lightweight materials, combined with tough floor and pole sleeve materials, deliver a lighter tent without sacrificing durability
  • Well-placed weatherproof roof vents, no-see-um mesh panels, and no-see-um mesh front and rear windows allow cross ventilation to prevent condensation
  • Insider floor seams are engineered to create a nice, clean taut pitch and maximize floor space; factory seam-taping ensures a waterproof seal
  • Rainfly rolls up and secures half-way open for extensive views to the outside; if the weather changes, it quickly and easily rolls down into place
  • Color-coded rainfly corners allow easy orientation of rainfly on tent
  • Leak-proof rainfly construction ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas such as guy-out points and zippers in wet conditions
  • 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
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only
  • Footprint (sold separately) extends the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear

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Item 745955

REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeFreestanding tent
Sleeping capacity3
Average minimum weight4 lbs. 14 oz.
Average packaged weight5 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric2.5 kilograms
Floor dimensions87 x 67 inches
Floor dimensions - metric221 x 170 centimeters
Floor area39 square feet
Vestibule area9 + 9 square feet
Peak height46.5 inches
Peak height - metric118 centimeters
Doors2
Canopy fabricNylon ripstop
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricCoated nylon ripstop
Number of poles2
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
Pole diameter9.8 millimeters
Packed size8 x 24 inches

REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent Customer Reviews

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REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent
 
4.5

(based on 36 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (34)
  • Lightweight (33)
  • Sturdy (30)
  • Comfortable (29)
  • Fly works well (27)

Cons

  • Too cramped (7)
  • Poor fly design (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (33)
  • Car camping (17)
  • Hiking (15)
  • Beach (5)
  • Mountaineering (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (23), Avid adventurer (14)

Reviewed by 36 customers

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Sep

19

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

epic tent

By doddibryce

from metropolitan national capital region

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Kindly gentleman

Pros

  • Brave
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful
  • Sturdy
  • Supportive
  • Tasty

Cons

  • Difficult To Setup
  • Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Beach
  • Car Camping

Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

It's a great tent although setting up the floor thingy is a challenge. It's an irrengular pentagon, but only slightly, so aligning tent with under-thingy always slows us down, as does a hard-to-remember order of operations. A couple of guide markings and better sewn-in instructions and this epic tent would be 'legendary'.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

16

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Super Shelter..at a an unbeatable price

By Pedalist

from Chantilly, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Beach
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

    After reviewing a few options, we settled on this tent for its weight and 3-person rating (knowing that only two of us would be using it).

    The tent surely performed beyond expectation. It packs compactly enough and set up takes just a few minutes. I love the Dead End pole sleeves and the two door-vestibule design. It was roomy enough to sleep two of us as well as tall enough for us to comfortably sit up with good ventilation. we could also store a few personal items and some clothing at the sides or the head/foot of the tent when sleeping at nigh. Through a rather rainy night, the fly and the foot print (sold separately) provided good protection. We did notice a few damp spots in the morning, but I suspect it was more to do with condensation than the rain. After the rainy night, it dries pretty quickly.

    As with the other tents that we considered, I think a n-person tent is actually suitable for n-1 people, which is why we found this tent perfect for the two of us. Also, if you are taller than 5'10'', you should make sure you can comfortably get in and out as well as lay in the tent before you buy.

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    Sep

    4

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Quick set up!

    By Treeline

    from Illinois

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to set up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too Cramped

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

    Quick and easy set up with ability to leave rainfly attached for quick setup in rain. Little small inside, but that comes with the light weight!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    4

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    easy to set up

    By chococarol

    from portland, or

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to set up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping

      Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

      This tent sleeps 2 people very comfortably. The storage pockets on the inside are an added convenience. The rain fly kept the tent dry inside after heavy dew. Packing up the tent is as easy as setting it up!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      20

      2007

       
      5.0

      Sweet Replacement

      By deadend88

      from Phoenix Arizona

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to set up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Collects Condensation

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

      I haven't purchased a new tent in over 10 years. I have been using a Peak 1 Aries 2 person tent for all that time. (Not that I am a Coleman fan) but the tent just couldn't be beat for one person. Now married I needed more room and wanted to keep it light weight since I would be the one carrying it. The QD3 is the perfect tent, I even choose it over the MSR Mutha Hubba, because of the vestibule size and because of the room (wife and Dog) I agree with most of the other reviews that 3 people my size are not getting in that tent comfortably, but my wife, myself and a 45 pound dog fit just fine! Wonderful tent and the price cannot be beat!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Nov

      9

      2007

       
      5.0

      A first class backpacking tent

      By snakegully downunder

      from Taree NSW Australia

      About Me Aussie bushwalker

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to set up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Roomy
      • Roomy for two
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping

        Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

        this replaced an old sierra designs 3 person tent and it was used in anger in the great outdoors downunder this week and passed with flying colours in the persistent rain we experienced/ we purchased a footprint to suit at the same time and once connected to the floor it remains there/ a great tent-

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Nov

        5

        2007

         
        5.0

        Great backing tent for 3 people

        By Rafa

        from San Jose, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy to set up
        • Lightweight
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

          It's a bit bulky for backpacking. I had to leave the stuff bag out and separate the tent in 2 smaller sacks.
          Considering the size and the comfort of the tent, the weight is bearable.
          The QuaterDome 2 UL is a great option if you have 2 people.
          This tent is to do some backpacking in style :)
          Get the footprint!!!!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          19

          2007

           
          5.0

          amazing

          By comfortably numb

          from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy to set up
          • Lightweight
          • Sturdy
          • User friendly

          Cons

          • Collects Condensation

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

          Extremely easy to erect. This tent is not only light and sturdy but it is spaciuos and it is priced for the average man's budget. What a welcomed change.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          15

          2007

           
          5.0

          Great Tent for 3 person family (2 Kids)

          By SoCo Jim

          from St. Louis, MO

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy to set up
          • Fly Works Well
          • Lightweight
          • Sturdy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking

            Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

            I have used this tent 4 times so far. I love it. It is easy to set-up and very roomy.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            14

            2007

             
            5.0

            Great tent for cycle touring

            By luigi the biker

            from Salt Lake City, Utah

            About Me Avid Recreationalist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy to set up
            • Fly Works Well
            • Lightweight
            • Plenty of room for two
            • Sturdy

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bicycle touring

              Comments about REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent:

              As a bicycle tourist, I look for roomy tents that are reasonable to pack on a bike at a good price compared to when I backpack, when weight is a major consideration. The Quarter Dome (QD) UL3 proved perfect for our lastest 3 week bicycle tour. Compared to our previous 3 week bike tour when we used the Half Dome HC, the QD has 5 more square feet. Given that my wife and I are both less than 5 ft. 6 inches tall, the extra 5 sqare feet is located where we needed it, at our sides. It is also 5.5 inches taller, allowing for easier changing of clothing. This was all accomplished with 3 less ounces of weight. It withstood some rather gusty winds and a couple of severe rainstorms. We were able to comfortably be in the tent without feeling cramped. Yes it is advertised as a "3" person tent, but one should buy tents based on the stated dimensions, not the advertisement. Given the improved carrying capacity of a bike (vs. back) this is the perfect 2-person tent, providing plenty of space without being too bulky for strapping on the rack of a bicycle.
              Louis (and Julie) Melini
              Utah Bicycle Touring Society

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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