REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

Wanted a tent which was compact and light for a motorcycle trip. I researched and the Hoodoo 3 was highly recommended.
I went to the store and talked to some very knowledgeable staff about what exactly I was looking for. There were great suggestions and new information which was awesome as well.
I was informed that I could order the Hoodoo 3 from the REI clearance center and what a great buy, an awesome product, very quick shipping as well.
I had it sent to the store of my choice and it arrived right on time as I was told it would.
REI has exceeded my expectations

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

Going on four years with this tent now and we're still enjoying it! My girlfriend and I really enjoy "car" camping. I know, it's Texas State park sites, but it's our way of camping and we love it. (Smiley face). This tent is so spacious for us. We even put an air mattress in it and had plenty of room for us to move around. Love the openness which allows for plenty of air circulation but the mid-way up sides allow for enough privacy to change clothes and other activities! We've taken it out there in the heat of summer and the cold of the winter and we had no problems with this tent at all. We've even had to take out the rain cover a few times without any problems.

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

This tent was easy to set up, kept us dry in a huge rainstorm, held in 40 mph winds, stored efficiently. Great tent.

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

OK I have not used this yet but wanted to say, it was very easy to set up; after you watch a couple of You Tube videos first. However I do have a question, the extra loops around the upper section are for what? Extra tie downs for high winds. I will use this tent only once a year but it will be my base camp at Airventure in Oshkosh, WI. for a week at a time and last year I lost my cheapy tent to high winds in a surprise thunder storm that blew up with no warning. So I want to be prepared this year. I saw hundreds of tents in the dumpsters the next day after this storm.

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

I should have bought this tent along time ago! I am 6'5" and this is a great personal tent for myself. I can squeeze in my younger children when we car camp. This is warm and wind/rain proof. The first camp-out was stormy. The tent held up to expectations for me. The second camp-out was hot and allot of big black ants roaming around/gophers and other flying insects.
Not one bite in the morning!
I would recommend this tent to anyone who likes to camp. Its light weight and durable!
Finally a good product!

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

We bought this tent after realizing that the two person tent we bought wasn't going to be big enough for the two of us and the dog.

While not super light it's not too bad for the size. I wouldn't recommend it for 3 adults but could fit if you like each other.

I didn't have any problems setting it up myself once I realized how far the poles were going to bend.

We have only used it once but enjoyed the vertical walls and large vestible. Our dog wasn't too happy about having to sleep on the ground and was shivering in the morning so we will have to get something for him to sleep on.

Get one at this great special price.

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

Great tent for someone who wants a little extra room. Easy set-up design. Spent all night in the rain with no problem. Love this tent!

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

I have had mine for 3 years now. This ten is VERY easy to set up with or without light. With it's self standing ability it's easy to move your tent once you have it up. (Empty of course.) I have been in rainy weather with this tent and had no problems with leaks or damp walls with the rain fly on. All the netting on the tent make it very cool in hot weather.

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

I have no idea what some people are talking about, this tent takes about 10 minutes or less to set up. It is ridiculously easy. Also, there are complaints about it being heavy and I disagree completely. This is probably not the tent you would choose if you were a minimalist but for two or three people to be comfortable this tent is an excellent choice. 110% Recommended.

Comments about REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy:

I originally purchased this tent to go car camping with my wife. Soon after purchasing the tent, I took a job conducting endangered species surveys in Pennsylvania. Trying to save money on per diem, I stayed at a campsite the entire three months using my Hoodoo 3. That summer was extremely rainy and I never woke up wet or had an issue with water. The vestibule is roomy enough to store all your equipment, while keeping it dry. The tent is tall enough that you don't feel cramped while getting dressed. I ended up purchasing a queen size air mattress which fit inside the tent perfectly and helped make my three months in the woods a little more homely. Even with being elevated 6 inches off the ground I never felt cramped inside this tent.

My wife, dog, and I have gone car camping many times and have never had any issues with this tent. I have now had this tent for three years and it has held up wonderfully. I would purchase this tent again in a heartbeat.