How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
REI Co-op Quarter Dome 3 UL Tent
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Based on our popular Quarter Dome 2, this tent optimizes the balance between low weight and livability.
Shop newer version- Low, wind-shedding, two-pole design features two doors and two vestibules for super-convenient entry/exit and ample separate storage areas
- Compact floorplan shaves weight while positioning the interior volume to maximize user comfort
- Dead End pole sleeves and VELCRO® rainfly/pole attachments allow rainfly to stay attached when stored for near instant rainproof setup next time
- DAC Featherlite® NSL poles offer a very high strength-to-weight ratio, plus they slide in and out of pole sleeves very easily
- Lightweight nylon ripstop rainfly offers durability and weight savings; silicon treatment gives long-lasting weatherproofness
- Lightweight materials, combined with tough floor and pole sleeve materials, deliver a lighter tent without sacrificing durability
- Well-placed weatherproof roof vents, no-see-um mesh panels, and no-see-um mesh front and rear windows allow cross ventilation to prevent condensation
- Insider floor seams are engineered to create a nice, clean taut pitch and maximize floor space; factory seam-taping ensures a waterproof seal
- Rainfly rolls up and secures half-way open for extensive views to the outside; if the weather changes, it quickly and easily rolls down into place
- Color-coded rainfly corners allow easy orientation of rainfly on 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 zipper pulls, and adjustable REI Cleat Lock tie-downs on vestibules
- 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
- Footprint (sold separately) extends the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear
- 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 | 3-person |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Packed Size | 8 x 24 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 87 x 67 inches |
| Floor Area | 39 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 46.5 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 9.8 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Nylon ripstop |
| Floor Fabric | Coated nylon taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | Coated nylon ripstop |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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