How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
REI Co-op Half Dome 2 HC Tent
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REI's most popular 2-person backpacking tent, the Half Dome HC, provides a spacious interior and a simple, fast setup.
Shop newer version- Hub/combi (HC) pole design combines variable-diameter poles and a center hub/pole attachment
- Variable pole diameters cause poles to flex in such a way that creates greater interior space around shoulders and head
- Hub and poles never need to be separated and hub/pole design adds stability at their connection point
- Quick and easy setup; simply hook center of tent to hub, attach poles at tent corners and clip tent to poles
- DAC Featherlite® poles offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and use extruded construction instead of glued inserts to reduce chance of breakage
- 9-section shockcorded poles break down to fit easily in your backpack
- 2 doors and vestibules for super-convenient entry/exit and separate storage areas
- Insider floor seams are engineered to create a nice, clean taut pitch and maximize floor space; factory seam-taping ensure a waterproof seal
- Large D-shaped doors with no-see-um mesh panels and no-see-um mesh front and rear windows allow cross-ventilation, preventing condensation
- Tent stays organized with the attic (included) and interior pockets
- Full-coverage, factory-sealed, UV-resistant, taut polyester rainfly protects the tent; two roof vents allow excellent airflow to prevent condensation
- Nicely placed clear film window in rainfly is the perfect size to view the weather conditions from inside tent
- Leak-proof rainfly construction ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas such as guy-out points and zippers in wet conditions
- Attention to detail shows in the reflective guy points and adjustable cleat-lock tie-downs on the rainfly
- Save weight by creating a minimalist shelter using rainfly, footprint (sold separately) and poles only
- 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
- 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 | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | Unavailable |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 x 23 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 54 inches |
| Floor Area | 34 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9.4 + 9.4 square feet |
| Peak Height | 41 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 9.9 / 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Nylon ripstop |
| Floor Fabric | Coated nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | Coated polyester taffeta |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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