Every outdoorsman needs a reliable tent for when the weather turns foul.  After loads of researching I chose the REI Half Dome.  Here’s a quick review I did on the Half Dome for Boom!Atomic.

This popular tent from REI just kicks butt.  It’s a reliable low cost alternative for camping and backpacking.  I’ve had mine for 3 months and have taken it on 7 overnights.

Full tent deployment takes about 4 minutes.  The shock-corded aluminum poles almost assemble themselves.  There’s plenty of room for me and the dog once it’s up.

REI has also added some great additional storage space with corner mesh pockets and even a gear loft.

There are two doors, both with an ample vestibule.  I had no problem getting all my gear safely stowed and out of the weather during a nice afternoon rain shower.

This workhorse has alot of the same features you’ll find in tents by MontBell, Marmot, and Big Agnes for half the price.

The color scheme is the only thing I have issue with.  I know bright colors are used on tents for rescue and safety reasons, but it’s a little too yellow.

The newness has worn off my REI Half Dome, but it is holding up like a champ.  Because the Half Dome is inexpensive ($137.00 after a promo code) I’m not as sheepish about abusing it on the trail.

If I had a $500.00 dollar tent I’d only feel comfortable setting it up in the living room.

I do try to shake it out and hang it after every use.  No funky smells yet.

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