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REI Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent

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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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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)
Durable (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/ recreational (23), Avid adventurer (14)

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Reviewed by 36 customers

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Sep

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

epic tent

By doddibryce

from metropolitan national capital region

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Kindly gentleman

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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'.

Sep

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

See all my reviews

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.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Quick set up!

By Treeline

from Illinois

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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!

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

easy to set up

By chococarol

from portland, or

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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!

Nov

2007

5.0

Sweet Replacement

By deadend88

from Phoenix Arizona

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

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!

Nov

2007

5.0

A first class backpacking tent

By snakegully downunder

from Taree NSW Australia

About Me Aussie bushwalker

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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-

Nov

2007

5.0

Great backing tent for 3 people

By Rafa

from San Jose, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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!!!!

Oct

2007

5.0

amazing

By comfortably numb

from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Oct

2007

5.0

Great Tent for 3 person family (2 Kids)

By SoCo Jim

from St. Louis, MO

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Oct

2007

5.0

Great tent for cycle touring

By luigi the biker

from Salt Lake City, Utah

About Me Avid Recreationalist

See all my reviews

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

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