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REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy

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The Hoodoo 3 is a full-featured, lightweight tent that optimizes convenience for 3 persons with ample headroom, 2 doors and generous storage.

  • Box frame creates vertical sidewalls for a spacious interior and generous headroom; Tension Truss architecture provides lateral stability without adding additional weight
  • Large front vestibule features dual access points to a huge front door and offers room to store gear
  • Rear vestibule with dry entry door enables convenient entry/exit and storage options
  • Preassembled hub/pole sets, pole clips and color coding simplify setup; assemblies break down small for packability
  • Insider floor seams are engineered to create a taut pitch and maximize floor space; factory seam taping ensures a waterproof seal
  • UV-resistant polyester rainfly will not stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch
  • Active climate control uses flow-through chimney ventilation to move air through the tent and reduce condensation; vents operate from the inside
  • No-wick construction ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas such as guy-out points, pole wraps and zippers in wet conditions
  • Abundant pockets keep your tent tidy
  • Attention to detail shows in the reflective guy points and zipper pulls, and adjustable REI Cleat Lock tie-downs on vestibules
  • Save weight and create a minimalist shelter by using just the rainfly, footprint (sold separately) and poles
  • 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
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REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy Specs
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Description
Best use
Backpacking
3-season
3-person
6 lbs. 6 oz.
2.89 kilograms
Unavailable
7 lbs.
8 x 25 inches
91 x 74 inches
231 x 188
46.7 square feet
18.5 + 4.5 square feet
45 inches
114.3 centimeters
2 doors
2 pole assemblies with 2 hubs each
Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
9.6 / 9.0 millimeters
Ripstop nylon
Coated nylon
Coated polyester
Freestanding
Seasons
Sleeping capacity
Minimum trail weight
Minimum trail weight - metric
Fly / footprint pitch weight
Packaged weight
Packed size
Floor dimensions
Floor dimensions - metric
Floor area
Vestibule area
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Peak height - metric
Number of doors
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REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy Customer Reviews

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REI Hoodoo 3 Tent - '09 Special Buy
 
4.5

(based on 43 reviews)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (37)
  • Easy to set up (37)
  • Waterproof (35)
  • Durable (33)
  • Fly works well (25)

Cons

  • Heavy (7)
  • Difficult to set up (4)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (32)
  • Backpacking (26)
  • Backyard (18)
  • Beach (10)
  • Climbing (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (28), Avid adventurer (12)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (25), Survivalist / minimalist (11)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (25)

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5.0

Great recommendation

By cdnpirate

from Fraser, Michigan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Site Member

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Motorcycling

    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

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Great Tent!

    By Jose in Dallas

    from Dallas, Texas

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Car Camping

      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.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Kept us dry through Florida monsoon!

      By RJean

      from Anacorrtes, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Backyard
        • Beach
        • Car Camping

        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.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Looks good so far

        By Spotter626

        from Stockton, IL.

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

            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.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            "Hoodoo 3, I Do!"

            By Big John the Scout

            from Huntington Beach, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Backyard
              • Beach
              • Car Camping
              • Climbing
              • Mountaineering

              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!

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              Great tent

              By PorkToasterFromWI

              from Madison WI

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Fly Works Well
              • Sturdy

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Beach
                • Car Camping

                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.

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Awesome tent!

                By Wbez83

                from Atlanta, GA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Set Up
                • Waterproof

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    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!

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    REI Hoodoo 3 Tent

                    By Rundown185

                    from White Hall, Maryland

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

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

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking
                      • Backyard
                      • Beach
                      • Car Camping
                      • Climbing
                      • Mountaineering

                      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.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent Tent!!!

                      By Ed in AVL

                      from AVL, NC

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      See all my reviews

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Easy To Set Up
                      • Waterproof

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Backpacking
                        • Backyard
                        • Beach

                        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.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Home away from home

                        By Bammock

                        from Nashville, TN

                        About Me Environmentalist

                        See all my reviews

                        Site Member

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable
                        • Easy To Set Up
                        • Fly Works Well
                        • Waterproof

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Backyard
                          • Car Camping

                          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.

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