How to Choose Tents for Camping
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
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With a compact, geodesic dome design that makes it strong and storm-worthy, the REI Base Camp 6 is easy to set up and roomy enough for your group of 6 and your gear.
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Sleeping Capacity
6-person
Packaged Weight
20 lbs. 6 oz.
Number of Doors
2 doors
Best Use
Camping
- Color coding makes the tent quick to set up with a combination of clips, sleeves and 4 strong aluminum poles that give the tent flexible stability
- Large front and rear doors offer easy access and tuck cleanly away into interior pockets
- Generous mesh windows in walls, ceiling and doors provide excellent ventilation; 2 fly ceiling vents help reduce condensation and can be accessed from inside the tent
- Front and rear vestibules provide ample covered space to store gear; front vestibule's window lets you see the view and enjoy the light
- Mesh gear attic and multiple interior pockets keep your tent organized; hang loops are located throughout the tent
- Bound, cut-in floor and UV-resistant, full coverage polyester rainfly will not stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch
- Convenient backpack-style carry bag organizes tent, fly and poles with extra space for footprint; footprint sold separately
- The REI Base Camp 6 tent comes with 12 stakes, 4 guylines with tighteners, pole repair tube and gear attic
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3 - 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 6-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 17 lbs. 3 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 20 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Packed Size | 25 x 17 x 9.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 10 ft. 5 in. x 8 ft. 4 in. |
| Floor Area | 83 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 23 + 15 square feet |
| Peak Height | 6 ft. 2 in. inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 4 + 1 vestibule pole |
| Pole Material | Aluminum 6061 / 7001-T6 |
| Pole Diameter | 10.3 / 11.0 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Nylon taffeta |
| Floor Fabric | Coated polyester oxford |
| Rainfly Fabric | Coated polyester taffeta |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
Buying Advice
Better gear is built together
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.
