How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent
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Lightweight and weather worthy, this sturdy 3-season tent offers many comfortable touches for 2 backpackers, along with an expressive twist—you can choose from 6 different fly colors.
Shop newer version- Fly design allows sides and ends to be rolled up to maximize views and airflow; everything also rolls down quickly if a storm blows in
- Curved zipper tracks on fly operate smoothly; fly's 4 ceiling vents provide airflow to prevent condensation buildup
- Hubbed pole assembly simplifies setup
- REI-exclusive tension-truss architecture creates stable vertical sidewalls and generous headroom while minimizing pole weight
- 2 doors and 2 vestibules offer easy access and additional covered storage
- Pockets and hang loops help organize the interior
- Includes guylines with tighteners, stakes and pole-repair tube, compression stuff sack, pole bag and stake bag
- Fly / footprint minimalist pitch option lets you leave the tent at home and use the fly, poles and footprint (sold separately) as a lightweight shelter
- REI Half Dome 2 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
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View all REI Co-op Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 4 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 3 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 4 lbs. 15 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 21 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 52 inches |
| Floor Area | 31.8 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 7.9 + 7.9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | DAC aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 40-denier ripstop nylon/20-denier nylon mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 70-denier nylon taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | 40-denier nylon |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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