User Review: REI Half Dome 2

REI Half Dome 2
Above: The current Half Dome 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed July 23, 2005 by Dean Zeisset

Rating:
Design: three-season
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: very easy
Weight: average 5 lbs
Price Paid: $149

My wife gave me this tent for my 30th. So it should say price "she" paid. Of course, I suggested it. I research for weeks before buying anything and I couldn't find a tent anywhere near the functionality, weight and price.

I've read the other reviews and I've found my experiences with this tent to be different than some. As far as the room, I'm 5'10 and it fits two people my size and a 50 lb dog at our feet. Yeah, it's a little cramped, but that doesn't bother me. If you're able to pound two sticks in the ground along side the tent, a pack can lean sideways on them and easily stay out of any weather in the vestibules.

Someone mentioned the fly sagging. As long as you use guy lines, it's had three inches of snow dumped on it overnight and held up just fine. It's rated 3-season, but I've had it out as low as 10 degrees F. I'm not sure if the poles would hold up in much colder temps. The mesh gear loft is great for setting a headlamp in for light and the side pockets are nice for small personals. I recommend the footprint. It weighs next to nothing and completes this tent.

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