REI Co-op  Quarter Dome T1 Tent

Got the 2012 version unused for 35% of a retail price on REI garage sale. + lightly used footprint for a half price. And I had to buy extra 4 stakes. So everything is about a hundred bucks (with tax) - no complains about the price, it's not bad for me. Mostly used it in several Alaska National Parks, backcountry and campgrounds, for different summer weather conditions. A good tent overall: relatively lightweight (heavier than light Big Agnes or MSR tents though), stardy (no rips/tears/bends after strong winds), rainrproof. Nice dry and warm inside. Little cons: 1) Poles could be shorter when collapsed for better packing. 2) Sometimes condensation on the left wall of the tent (not to mention a rainfly even with open vent) - just have a water reppeled sleepping bag (most modern bags) and no problem when touching. 3) There is the only one way to set it up in strongs winds - the head into because of 2 guides there, the foot area with one guide is not strong enough to withstand, let alone side walls. Space is limited, but this is one person mimimalist solution - so it's OK. Still enough space for some cloth and not big things (even empty mid-size backpack above my head) inside for not tall people and gear and boots in the vestibule. See my photos with mid-size Kelty Cosmic sleeping bag inside the tent. After weeks of sleeping there, I got used to it and like it as my outdoor home.

I used this tent for my first hike on the AT (32 mile weekend trip around Duncannon PA). It is light weight. It was very easy to unpack, setup, and repack the next morning. It kept the rain out effectively. It was spacious enough for me to sleep with my pack inside and I still had enough room to do some basic leg stretches(I am 5' 11"). It kept all the bugs out. My only problem with the tent was the design of the rainfly. The rainfly makes it aquward to get in and out of the tent as the fly opening does not line up with the tent screen door. This is a great tent that was well worth the money and I plan on using it for my next hike.

I wanted to get a single person lightweight tent for a 5 day solo trip I did through yosemite. I originally wanted the passage one but my local REI didnt have any in stock so I went with this tent. I wasnt to excited about the price but once I hit the trail I was very happy I had it. It was a little dificult to set up at first but once I figured it out it took no time at all! The first half of my rip was very humid and lots of mosquitos. But I never had a problem with bugs in my tent and the fly did a great job keeping condensation out. There is a very small amount of space inside for gear storage, but plenty right outside the front door under the fly, so none of my gear ever got wet. Overall I was very happy with it and I still use it to this day.

You can get good lightweight performance for less money with this tent. I've used it for many trips including a six day walk-about in the Smokies during some very unpleasant weather. The rain fly fits to the ground nicely and keeps water from splashing up. It also dries out pretty quickly. The reliable, color coded poles match the tent straps and set up is effortless. It accommodates a 20-inch wide sleeping pad just fine; but you have to keep in mind this is a minimalist tent. There are only two tiny gear pockets inside and the vestibule is on the small side. Ventilation is average. It has a small footprint (I use construction fabric underneath) that's good for picking out a flat spot and it packs well.

I really don't understand why anyone complains about the size of this tent. It is designed to fit 1 person. It is not designed to give you space to do jumping jacks. I am 6'1 195 lbs and I easily fit inside with a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag. I even have room to drag my osprey 60 lb backpack inside with me. Bottom line - if you are backpacking and want a light, portable 1 person tent (and you are no taller than 6'3-6'4) this would be a great tent for you.

This is a GREAT little tent. And I do mean little. I'm 5'8", 160lbs and it's a snug fit. It's not totally impracticle, and you are saving tons of weight. The major flaw that I found out the hard way is the use of several glued seams that came apart in hot weather under direct sunlight. I think most of the seams are sewn on, however a couple on the fly are glued and simply melted away. I've had this happen on another tent (NON-REI brand), and the ENTIRE tent fell apart around me. Not the end of the world, I'll just sew them back, BUT it's discouraging that many new tents are going towards glued seams instead of the reliable stitched ones. I'd recommend this tent 100%, however since I'm going to have to alter it to suite the hot weather, I only gave it 3 stars.

Love this. I tried last years version and it was very cramped. the 2012 version is awesome and I am so glad I bought it. I love going ultralight on the trail but after a long day of hiking having a nice dry tent is just what the doctor ordered. I have a bivy sack but using a bivy is a true test for claustrophobia. This on the other hand is roomy and light enough. I will gladly carry the extra 11 ounces for the comfort. I have a nice Outdoor Research Bivy too but this makes me want to give it up. My pack went from 16 pounds to 17 pound but the comfort is worth it. I don't even feel the weight.

Took this on the JMT and then some (over 250 miles, 24 days). It perfectly survived hail storms, rain, wind, ... No trace of water at all in the tent, zero condensation. Very light weight for a tent that includes a separate fly. Though it says it's semi-free standing, it can survive just fine as a free standing tent. Vestibule is nice and large and very effective. Comfy for me (I'm 5'4" and slept in there twice with my 70L pack in heavy rains - everything was dry the next morning, and I was one of the only ones at our campsite that could say that).

I am a 5'6", 125-pound woman and this tent is too small for me. It's very cramped. If you have to spend much time in it you will go nuts. There is no way you can have your pack inside, which means it's under the vestibule sitting on the ground. The only place to hang a small drying line is right over your head - there are no clips at the foot end of the tent. There is only one small gear pocket. The rain fly pools water at the top (though it never leaked). This tent withstood 6 days of heavy rain and wind with no leaks. The mesh lets in lots of cold air. Your body heat will never warm up the inside of the tent.

The door is a little strange is get in and out of, certainly. You have to do a little hunched over crabwalk if you don't want to compress the bottom of the door (which isn't a big deal, as the tent holds its shape pretty well). Only managed to need it in a light rain, but I didn't see a drop of water inside. Light, comfortable, and roomier than any one-person tent I've seen.