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REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent
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Ounce-counters, meet our lightest 2-person tent yet: the REI Co-op Flash Air 2. Pitch it with its own poles—or use your trekking poles instead to save weight—and you'll barely know it's in your pack.
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- The nearly 90° hubbed roof poles give extra headroom; foot pole increases volume at the other end, giving your toes room to wiggle, for a comfy night's sleep
- Fly/vestibule protects your gear in bad weather, then rolls up over the roof for stargazing or pitches out to create a large awning in friendlier weather
- Premium aluminum poles and tested materials provide nearly vertical walls, and minimize weight while maximizing durability
- Designed to pitch with most trekking poles so you can leave the vertical poles at home to save an additional 4.4 oz. (2.2 oz. per pole)
- 2 large, easy-entry canopy-style doors
- Internal mesh pockets and gear loops allow for simple organization
- Packs down to 17.9 in. long—an easy fit in bike panniers or a backpack
- Guyout loops allow for tethering in inclement weather
- Comes with 4 poles, a stuff sack, 10 stakes, 4 guylines and tensioners
- The weight-saving design of this nonfreestanding tent requires you to stake it out during setup
- Hybrid single-wall construction optimizes weight and livability
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
- 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
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View the REI Co-op Flash Product LineView all REI Co-op Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 6.5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 13.65 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6.9 x 17.9 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 28.72 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 21.18 square feet |
| Peak Height | 46.85 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 4 |
| Pole Material | DAC NFL aluminum |
| Canopy Fabric | 20-denier nylon mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 20-denier recycled ripstop nylon (bluesign® approved) |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier recycled ripstop nylon (bluesign® approved) |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Nonfreestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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