How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent
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With high-strength pole architecture, lightweight materials, a fully sealable interior and a roomy floor plan, the REI Arete ASL (All Season Light) 2 tent is a year-round backcountry shelter for 2.
Shop newer version- High-strength pole architecture, lightweight materials, fully sealable interior and roomy floor plan combine to create a low-weight, weather-worthy tent
- 3-pole extended dome structure is designed for strength; compact footprint and single front vestibule are ideal for setups in tight spots
- Asymmetrical shape keeps the weight low while allowing an efficient use of interior space; it provides nice roominess around the shoulder area
- Large, multidiameter DAC Featherlight® NSL Combi poles increase interior volume and structural stability
- Dual AirLift rainfly vents channel wind to increase tent's strength; fully adjustable, these ceiling vents create cross-flow ventilation that mitigates condensation
- Dead End pole sleeves and color coding facilitate a quick setup
- Speed-pitching option allows tent and fly to be semi-permanently attached for a quick setup that protects the canopy from precipitation
- Arete can be used in a variety of seasons and climates: inner tent is fully closeable, with zippered panels that cover the mesh doors and vents
- Hybrid floor combines sealed seams and bathtub curves to create a waterproof, taut floor; tautness enhances door-zipper operation and maximizes volume at end walls
- Vestibule overhangs tent door so rain stays outside
- Multiple storage options include corner pockets, roof pockets and hang loops; use the door pocket to hold door out of the way or for storage
- Siliconized 30-denier ripstop nylon fly is lightweight, highly water repellent and tear resistant
- No-wick welded construction ensures that moisture won't sneak through susceptible areas, such as guy-out points, pole wraps and zippers
- Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole and stake bags, pole repair tube, and tapered, easy-to-fill compression stuff sack
- 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 - 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 5 lbs. 5 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 14 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 20 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 60 inches |
| Floor Area | 32.5 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9.1 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 3 + 1 vent |
| Pole Material | Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 9.6/9.0 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Ripstop nylon/mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Coated nylon taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | Coated ripstop nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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