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REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent

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The new REI Half Dome 2 Plus tent is the extended size version of the popular Half Dome 2 tent. Want a little extra room? This tent is made just for you.

Plus sizing provides more room with an extended floor plan; it's 10 in. longer and 4 in. wider than the standard Half Dome 2
REI Half Dome 2 Plus tent is a lightweight, weather-worthy backpacking tent for 2 that maximizes livability, access and storage; and the price is unbeatable!
This tent brings together the successful design philosophy that made the original Half Dome so popular and adds insightful technological updates
2 side doors and 2 vestibules offer easy access and personalized storage for each occupant; 2 vents ensure the tent stays well ventilated
Rectangular floor plan optimizes usable space and allows comfortable sleeping shoulder-to-shoulder or head-to-toe
Color-coded poles and pole clips ensure an easy setup
Frame design combines multidiameter Combi poles and unique dual-hub architecture to create nearly vertical side and end walls; the result is spacious area-wide headroom
DACFeatherlite® NSL poles and engineered plastic hubs combine to offer a high-performance pole set that is strong, durable and lightweight
Exclusive Tension Truss architecture leverages bound seams to provide low-weight structural stability and to increase interior volume
Fully adjustable ceiling vents mitigate condensation by drawing cool air under the fly and exhausting warm, moist air
Hybrid floor combines sealed seams and bathtub curves to create a waterproof, taut floor; tautness enhances door-zipper operation and maximizes volume at end walls
Multiple storage options include corner pockets, roof pockets and hang loops
Location and shape of tent door zippers allow smooth, 1-handed operation; use the door pockets to hold doors out of the way or for storage
Vestibule zipper opening aligns with tent door for no-hassle operation, entry and exit
UV-resistant polyester rainfly will not stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch
No-wick welded construction ensures that moisture won't sneak through susceptible areas, such as guy-out points, pole wraps and zippers
Mood-elevating colors create a pleasant interior even when the weather outside is uninviting
Save weight and create a lightweight setup by using just the rainfly, poles and footprint (sold separately)
Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole repair tube, pole and stake bags, and tapered, easy-to-fill compression stuff sack

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REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent Customer Reviews

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REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent

4.4

(based on 162 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (147)
Comfortable (139)
Durable (117)
Lightweight (106)
Fly works well (90)

Cons

Poor fly design (26)
Condensation (17)
Heavy (9)
Difficult to set up (5)
Leaky (5)

Best Uses

Backpacking (130)
Car camping (109)
Backyard (54)
Beach (39)
Climbing (11)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (89), Avid adventurer (60), Military/law enforcement (7), Outdoor professional (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (77), Survivalist / minimalist (62)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (122), Yes (5)

Reviewed by 162 customers

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Apr

2013

4.0

I'm satisfied.

By DuckNurse

from Beaverton, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Windproof

Cons

Collects Condensation
Ground Stakes Bend Easily

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

Has been a great, 3-season tent. Used it in a variety of settings. Decently light weight and is appropriate for backpacking. Was able to squeeze 3 adult men inside this "2+" tent.

Issues: the ground stakes are pretty flimsy and the fly gathers condensation rather well.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Awesome tent

By kyyod

from Pinole, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

Very roomy tent, enough room for my girlfriend and I and all our gear. We took it out in Henry W. Coe state park where it rained pretty good, we were comfy and dry all night. We split the weight up so that wasn't an issue for us. I'm 6'1" and fit very comfortably in the tent. Would highly reccomend this tent to the taller folks or people who want a little more room inside.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Great Timing Great Tent!

By Cronky MD

from Nowthen, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Canoe Treks
Car Camping

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

I am a recreational-evironmentalist Hiker, but that is what I consider being a BSA Asst. Scout Master and Hiking Merit badge Couselor. I am also a comnfort driven minimalist so go with that. This tent fits the bill and will be excellent for our 2014 10 day Philmont, NM trek. I love it for the State park trail hikes also.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was awesone. never any better. Always on time or early.

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Jan

2013

5.0

And Backpackers Taj Mahal

By dphurt620

from Spring, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

None yet

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

My Christmas gift and often Father's Day gift is an REI gift card. I chose this tent for it's versatility - luxury backpackers tent or minimalist "car camping" tent. There is room for two people, or one and all their gear. The rain fly and footprint make a great ultra-light option in my Texas summer camping. The pack weight is fair considering the size of the tent. I could actually fit a "low profile" cot in it for my car camping trips. Thanks for another great product.

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Jan

2013

5.0

Great Tent!

By jcmorgan31

from Orleans, Indiana

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

I bought this tent to use myself during Boy Scout outings when I usually end up in my own tent. I was tired of setting up a 4-6 man tent just for me. I bought this tent to have extra room for my gear when occupying it myself and also so I could have room for one of my son's if we decided to do some trekking on our own. Tent is easy to assemble by yourself, plenty of room for 2 people an their gear, but could sleep 3. Tent is well built and has a lot of storage and ventilation. It rained my first 2nd night and the inside remained dry. I hung it to dry once back home and when I went to pack it, everything fit back in the compression sack with ease to include the footprint that I bought separately. Real happy with my purchase.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Great Tent for Two!

By BooBooHiking

from Yellowstone NP

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

We bought this tent a few falls ago after our zipper broke on a tent we weren't too fond of anyway. We were wanting something that we could take on the AT, which we hiked this past summer, but that would still be comfortable.

Having two doors for two people is awesome. If one of you have to get up in the middle of the night, it's not an issue at all. It also makes setting up your sleeping pad, bag a breeze.

The vestibules are a nice feature as well. We always kept our backpacks in them, even during rain. There was only one storm that was fierce enough that it got our bags wet. Although we stayed nice and dry in the tent itself.

The tent is nice and roomy. We wanted something we could sit up in and be able to move around a little bit. This was perfect for lazy (usually cold) mornings when we wanted to hang out in the tent just a little longer.

My one complaint is the weight. It was a little heavy for a 6 month long backpacking trip, but that's the price you pay for comfort. Everyone else would joke and call it our condo! We have decided to retire this to our car camping tent and get a lighter weight option for backpacking. However, it would be great for one or two nighters when weight isn't as much as an issue.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Great tent, better value!!!

By El Pomo

from San Diego, CA.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Roomy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

Let me prefice this by stating that I'm a beginner at backpacking. My son and I went on an 8 mile overnight hike and I found the weight to be more than acceptable. While it is a 3-season tent it performed admirably for a single overnight in sub-freezing weather (it was 30 degrees inside and 17 outside the tent!!). Initial set up is tricky if you've never set up this type of tent (set it up at home before heading out) before but after the first time it's a snap. I'm only 5'6" but I sleep on my side and like to stretch out and have a few essentials inside the tent at night with the extra 10" allows for. I really like that I can actually sit up in the tent. The vestibule allows for storage of a backpack on each side and still be able to enter from either door without tripping over your gear. I can't attest to it's lifespan, rain or windproofing but ai imagine that it has to be on par with others.

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Dec

2012

4.0

Flawless in the jungle

By Chet4d

from Royston, Ga

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Floor Too Thin

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

I've read many of the reviews about the poor fly design on this tent, and to be honest I can't comment on that. What I can tell you is that I used this tent for 10 days in the jungle area of Honduras and it was great. I was on a medical mission trip and shared the tent with a buddy that is about 6'1" 190#, I'm 6'5" 260# and there was adequate room.
The netting did a great job keeping the bugs out. The zippers worked without a problem. The frame was strong enough for us to hang our clothes and towels to dry. While it rained several times each day most of the time we had the tent setup we were under some type of shelter so the rain fly was rarely used. I don't recall having a problem with water pouring in on the days we did need the fly.
I would recommend buying the under mat to protect the floor. It is very thin and with only 10 days use there is a small hole in mine.

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Nov

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Week of kayak/camping in the Adirondacks

By oldarmy

from Green Lane, PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

My gf and I spent a week in the Adirondacks kayak camping. Needed a tent and after reading all the great reviews here. I decided to go for it and order it. With the regular shipping. Our tent arrived in 3 days. We set it up in our yard to get used to it. This tent goes up quick and easy. Our trip gave us rain, wind, and even a little snow. Let me just say we were never wet. The fly, properly set-up will keep all moisture away from the tent. No matter the weather. As long as we could get inside our tent. We knew we would be warm and dry which means everything when so far away from civilization. We really like the ventilation flaps on the fly. Kept fresh air circulating. Anyone reading this review, for the money(you can spend alot of money on a tent) This tent is awesome. We really found all the pockets inside very useful. It's light, packs small, and is really easy to set-up. I would recommend the foot print to protect the bottom of the tent. We are very happy with this tent and look forward to many years of use experiencing the great outdoors and being inside our home away from home. Thanks REI for a great affordable product.

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Nov

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bombproof Rain Shelter

By Hiking the NW

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Roomy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent:

I have owned the Half Dome 2+ for three years and used it in all the weather that the Pacific Northwest can dish up including an all night rain and lightning storm. I typically use it at least once a month and more frequently during the summer. Even after long rain storms I have always had a bone dry tent.

For the 6 ft+ crowd this a great option. I easily have six or more inches of space on both the head and foot of my extra long bag and air-pad. I have shared this tent with my son on many occasions and used it solo as well during BSA outings. I have plenty of room to sit up inside (6'3").

I normally can set this tent up in less than two minutes. I use the footprint with the tent, and always have a few of the MSR groundhog stakes as well. As a minimum the vestibules need to be staked out, and the MSR stakes will handle the worst rocky/clay soil better then a straight aluminum stake.

I wish this was a little bit lighter, but it's a great combination of space and waterproof comfort that no sub 3lb tent is going to touch.

I've seen some review complaints about opening the rain fly and getting water in the tent. This is not so much a design problem as an operator issue. Open the mesh zipper to the vestibule area and shake the fly a bit when putting your shoes/boots on. Unzip the fly and push it outside and away, if you unzip the fly and just let it fall in it will of course take water in with it. Zip the fly backup after your out.