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REI Chrysalis UL Tent

REI Chrysalis UL Tent

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 4 Trailspace users

Description

The Chrysalis UL Tent is a three-season tent made by REI. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From REI:
"With the REI Chrysalis UL tent, solo backpacking no longer means carrying a lot of extra weight or being cooped up in a small bivy sack. The freestanding REI Chrysalis uses ultralight, silicone-coated nylon fabrics and lightweight aluminum poles. Single door features a vestibule that doesn't skimp on space for gear storage. Lightweight ripstop nylon rainfly offers durability and weight savings; silicone treatment gives long-lasting weatherproofness. Strategically placed vestibule roof vent allows excellent airflow to prevent condensation; can be accessed while sitting inside the tent. No-see-um mesh panels and no-see-um mesh door allow cross-ventilation, preventing condensation. All in one hub-pole system is easy to use; DAC SL Featherlite® poles save weight. Color-coded rainfly corners allow easy orientation of rainfly on tent for fast, easy setup. Leak-proof rainfly construction ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas such as guyout points and zippers. Main zipper flap is stiffened with polyurethane which makes it more leak-proof and prevents snagging. Attention to detail shows in the reflective guy points and zipper pulls, and adjustable REI Cleat Lock tie-downs on vestibules. Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole repair tube, pole and stake bags, and tapered, easy-to-stuff compression stuff sack. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only. Footprint (sold separately) extends the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear. Overstock."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Chrysalis UL Tent
Reviewed by B, Jun 19, 2009

"Bought this solo tent for motorcycle trips to replace my solo Kelty tent. Used it at Bonnaroo during torrential downpours. Tent kept me completely dry, even with major wind gusts.

I'm 5'5" so the tent has plenty of room for me to maneuver and the vestibule is big enough to store some gear for the morning."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Chrysalis UL Tent
Reviewed by texnick, Jan 15, 2009

"I've spent about 10 nights out in this tent on a few camping trips. I'm a casual camper and I ride a motorcycle so the compact packed size is important to me.

Things I like:
Lightweight, compact
Easy Setup
Sturdy
Very good rain protection
Very cool single pole

Things I don't like so much:
This thing is small folks."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Chrysalis UL Tent
Reviewed by Jim McDermott, Jun 27, 2008

"I purchased this tent as a means to downsize and lighten my load. This tent packs down very small and compact and is very light. It sets up easy, stakes down and goes no where! With the vestibule door closed it struggles with ventilation, though it does have the roof vent, great addition! With the vestibule door open, it drafts pretty well."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Chrysalis UL Tent
Reviewed by Ken Miller, Mar 27, 2006

"The Chysalis is REI's low-cost entry into the world of ultralight solo tents. I absolutely prefer going without a tent--I enjoy sleeping under the stars and carrying only a tarp in case of rain--but on my most recent trip to the Grand Canyon I expected very bad weather, so I broke down and bought this tent."

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