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REI Co-op Quarter Dome 1 Tent
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The REI Quarter Dome 1 tent uses ultralight materials and a unique design to create a lightweight 1-person, 3-season backpacking tent that's roomy, well ventilated and strong. Weight: 2 lbs. 2 oz.
Shop similar products- 15-denier ripstop nylon in the tent and fly minimizes weight, yet retains strength
- Floor uses a lightweight yet robust 30-denier ripstop nylon
- REI-exclusive tension-truss architecture creates stable vertical sidewalls and generous headroom while minimizing pole weight
- Pole angles and asymmetrical tent shape also enhance living space, allowing you to sit up comfortably
- Vestibule provides covered storage
- Doors on fly and tent are aligned for easy entry and exit
- Hubbed pole assembly simplifies setup
- A large zippered roof vent helps control condensation
- Pockets and hang loops help organize the interior
- Includes a stuff sack, stakes, guylines and tighteners, as well as a pole-repair tube, a pole bag and a stake bag
- The REI Quarter Dome 1 Footprint is sold separately
- 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 | 1-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 2 oz |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | Not Applicable |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 20 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 40/33 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 21.4 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 6.7 square feet |
| Peak Height | 37.5 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 hubbed poleset |
| Pole Material | DAC aluminum NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.05 / 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 15-denier ripstop nylon / 20-denier mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 30D ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 15D ripstop nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Surprisingly Livable One Person Tent
Colorado Native9 years ago
I usually share a tent on trips, so this is my first one person tent. I'm 6'3" and 220lbs. So I expected this to be cramped. Turned out there was enough room inside that I could sleep at a slight angle allowing me the room I needed. Plus enough extra floor space to keep various items inside the tent with me. The vestibule was large enough to hold the rest. The vent near the peak of the tent is a rarity in ultralight tents but adds a huge amount of comfort and reduces condensation dramatically. I carried this tent on a 70 mile backpacking trip and used it on nights as cold as 15 degrees fahrenheit. We had some rain and gusty winds, as well as some warm calm nights. The tent performed well in them all.
The salesperson tried to sell me on the ground sheet, but I find those are generally a waste of pack weight. I carefully choose a site then prepare it by removing any sharp objects or rocks. Do that and you don't need a ground sheet. Why buy an ultralight tent if your just going to add on extra weight to it? As another review noted you can lose some weight by buying lighter stakes. My trail weight for this after leaving the stuff sacks behind, switching to lighter stakes, trimming off tags, and cutting the guy lines down to reasonable lengths was 1 lb 11 oz.
Also as someone noted it is not truly a freestanding tent. It will stand up without being staked out and will be usable, but the foot area will be pulled to a very narrow point. Making the interior space very cramped and difficult to enter or exit.
If I could change one thing about the tent it would be just to have a dual zipper pull on the fly door so I can open up additional venting there too.
Great well built tent that provides excellent protection from the weather.
Colorado Native
Rocky Mountains Colorado
107 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Length Compromised
jalepeno11 years ago
I wanted to like this tent. It is very light and has lots of head room. The head area is wide enough for my dog to sleep in it with me. However the foot area, because it only has one pole going down the center, has a severe slope, so much that my feet hit the fabric. I am 6'4". 90 inches is what I need to not touch. This tent is listed at 90 inches, but that's from the point where the center pole attaches. The corners on the foot end are shorter. Also it is not truly free standing as the corners have to be guyed out for the tent to be taut. The tent needs another cross piece at the foot to use the length and be free standing. The excellent Quarter Dome 2+ has this cross piece.
jalepeno
Portland, OR
55 people found this review helpful
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Colorado Native
Rocky Mountains Colorado
Surprisingly Livable One Person Tent
9 years ago
I usually share a tent on trips, so this is my first one person tent. I'm 6'3" and 220lbs. So I expected this to be cramped. Turned out there was enough room inside that I could sleep at a slight angle allowing me the room I needed. Plus enough extra floor space to keep various items inside the tent with me. The vestibule was large enough to hold the rest. The vent near the peak of the tent is a rarity in ultralight tents but adds a huge amount of comfort and reduces condensation dramatically. I carried this tent on a 70 mile backpacking trip and used it on nights as cold as 15 degrees fahrenheit. We had some rain and gusty winds, as well as some warm calm nights. The tent performed well in them all. The salesperson tried to sell me on the ground sheet, but I find those are generally a waste of pack weight. I carefully choose a site then prepare it by removing any sharp objects or rocks. Do that and you don't need a ground sheet. Why buy an ultralight tent if your just going to add on extra weight to it? As another review noted you can lose some weight by buying lighter stakes. My trail weight for this after leaving the stuff sacks behind, switching to lighter stakes, trimming off tags, and cutting the guy lines down to reasonable lengths was 1 lb 11 oz. Also as someone noted it is not truly a freestanding tent. It will stand up without being staked out and will be usable, but the foot area will be pulled to a very narrow point. Making the interior space very cramped and difficult to enter or exit. If I could change one thing about the tent it would be just to have a dual zipper pull on the fly door so I can open up additional venting there too. Great well built tent that provides excellent protection from the weather.
Yes , I recommend this product
Gypsy Gear Guy
Woodland Park, Colorado
Lite & Roomy
10 years ago
In a quest to lighten my pack I looked at many other solo tents before the purchase of my quarter dome. The price was right, interior is actually roomy for my 6' frame and there's enough room inside for everything I need for the night. A pocket is smartly placed at the head of the tent along with a small functional window vent, hoops inside to attach a lamp to. It sets up quickly and with taught guy lines is quiet in the wind. Side entry is really the only way to go and the vestibule is of adequate size for solo camping. At just over 2lbs, I don't think there's a better tent for the money. I switched out the stakes with MSR mini ground hogs and shaved off another 8oz.
Yes , I recommend this product
TimBR
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Amazing Tent! Itty bitty vestibule
9 years ago
I Love this tent! First time I took it out I was hiking a small section of the AT. I was expecting high winds and a slushy rain storm. Instead I woke up to the foot of my tent slightly caved in under the wait of the snow. If I would have properly connected the fly to the poles I don't think I would have had that issue. The entire base of my tent was covered with snow so the only real ventilation was the frog eye. I kicked the snow off the upper foot/top of the tent and push the tent pole back in place. There was condensation but the guy lines kept it far enough away from me. I was 100% dry. The only issue I had with that trip and many trips since is the size of the vestibule. In poor weather I have to constantly check that everything stays covered after getting anything out of my backpack. In my opinion a few extra ounces would be well worth 3 more square feet.
Yes , I recommend this product
firmbutfair
Montana
Excellent 1 person tent...
11 years ago
Was looking for a light 1P tent that would withstand weather and have adequate room to sleep in as well as protect gear. The day after getting this I spent 3 days in the backcountry of Yellowstone NP. Loved the weight (or lack thereof) and small packed-size on the trail. Had rain 2 nights, including a bruiser thunderstorm. No leaks or seepage and the vestibule is the perfect size for pack & boots. Interior space is great...much better than I was expecting. I'm 5'9" / 175 and had plenty of room to sleep comfortably, change clothes, etc. Great tent at the listed price. If your lucky enough to find it on sale it's almost a no-brainer.
Yes , I recommend this product
robhanna
Abilene, TX, United States
Small, lightweight tent. Spacious.
8 years ago
I'm 6'3, 250+ lbs. I'm built like a linebacker. I normally avoid 1 person tents on account of their narrow and claustrophobic nature. This tent is different. I can put my arms behind my head and sprawl out. Love it. Pitched for the first time with no instructions needed. It is fairly self explanatory. Silver pole, goes in silver grommet. Orange pole in orange grommet. Easy. Only concern is the netting has a small snag. Some sort of very small and black shaped c shape thing snagged part of the no see um netting. This has stressed the netting and it will eventually need a repair. I have no plans to return the tent, it is a simple fix when the time comes. It is also why I took of a star.
Yes , I recommend this product
Iowa Bikepacker
Williamsburg, IA
Great 1 person tent
9 years ago
I've used this tent three times, spring, summer and fall. It's unique shape gives me good headroom when I sit up. The side door is easy to get in and out. My full size thermarest mattress fits well. I agree with one reviewer that the instructions are sketchy and you'll be well served to watch some of the you tube videos on setting up this tent before you head out. This fall it got quite cold one night and I had a lot of condensation in the tent because I didn't vent the rain fly properly. Subsequent nights were fine. I'm looking forward to using this tent next spring and summer for bike-packing trips. I like this tent's light weight and quality construction.
47yearsofpacking
Southern Oregon
Patience Paid Off
11 years ago
I have spent the last year reviewing everything I could find on UL tents, from BA to Tarptent. I stumbled upon the REI QD 1 tent by accident. For a one person tent, this provided plenty of room (5'11"). I use a 20 X 72 pad and extra long bag. I appreciate the vestibule size as it seemed roomy compared to the other UL1 tents I have looked at. The shape worked very well in 20 mph wind and 30 mph gusts. I don't know if this was by design or REI designers got lucky! It is not free-standing, but with a few rocks on tethers at the foot area, the tent stands on its own. I sleep very warm, but I had no condensation issues. Like any UL1 tent, it takes a bit of time to get the corners adjusted to remove any waves/wrinkles from the floor area, but such is the price-to-pay of film-like fabric. I do suggest buying the footprint. Photos are from a recent trip to the Man Eaten area of Marble Mountain Wilderness.
Yes , I recommend this product
TheZeek
Carolina Beach, NC, United States
A great little tent
10 years ago
I bought this tent, then two days later I used it camping on the beach at Carolina Beach, NC. The wind was blowing like crazy at 60mph. Got it set up, then it starting raining, rained the rest of the day and all night. When I got up in the morning everything was dry, and the tent upright! The little tent took a pretty good beating its first time out and did great!
Yes , I recommend this product
ThreeBears
Michigan, United States
Appalachian Trail Approved
8 years ago
I used this tent for my 2015 thru hike of the appalachian trail. After 2200 miles this tent shows minimum wear and no tears/holes/snags of any kind. Easy to setup and plenty of room for me and my gear (5'11).I didnt use a footprint and had no tears in the floor after 6 months of use. For the price (or any price) you would be hard pressed to find a better 1P backpacking tent. Compares favorably to anything from Big Agnes et al. Only complaint is that you must stake out the footbed of the tent because there is only one pole anchored there. This is only an issue if you are camping in a spot where you cannot put stakes into the ground. To remedy this I packed the bottom of my tent with my backpack and was still able to attach the rainfly.
Yes , I recommend this product
bsaleader1
Macomb, MI, United States
Lightweight Easy to Setup & Transport
10 years ago
I bought this tent about two months ago and have used it on 3 Boy Scout weekend trips so far and am happy with the purchase. At first I was looking at other 2-man tents that REI sells because I like the extra room for gear but decided on this one since I would be the only one sleeping in it. Setting up the tent is easy and there is surprisingly plenty of room once you get in. I have a long wide sleeping pad which fits in just fine. The only thing I needed to do was keep my 70L backpack in the vestibule area. I normally do not like to keep my pack in the vestibule especially during in climate weather conditions but I just stick it inside a garbage bag and then i do not have to worry about the wet ground water soaking up. For the price of this tent you cannot go wrong. I also purchased the ground cloth which fits well also. I have used allot of tents in the past and this has treated me well so far. It will pack down small enough to fit inside my backpack with other gear.
Yes , I recommend this product
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