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REI Quarter Dome UL

REI Quarter Dome UL

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 14 Trailspace users

Description

The Quarter Dome UL is a three-season tent made by REI. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 14 user reviews.

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From REI:
"The REI Quarter Dome UL freestanding tent weighs under 4 lbs. without compromising durability or function. Designed for those who favor lightweight options over extra elbow room. Low, wind-shedding, two-pole design features two doors and two vestibules for super-convenient entry/exit and ample separate storage areas. Dead End pole sleeves allow nearly instant setup. Rip-and-stick closure attachment under the rainfly keep rainfly attached to the tent for swift setup. Lightweight materials, combined with tough floor and pole sleeve materials, deliver a lighter tent without sacrificing durability. Upgraded lightweight ripstop nylon rainfly offers durability and weight savings; silicon treatment gives long-lasting weatherproofness. DAC Featherlite® SL poles offer a very high strength-to-weight ratio, and they slide in and out of pole sleeves easily. Insider floor seams are engineered to create a nice, clean taut pitch and maximize floor space; factory seam-taping ensures a waterproof seal. No-see-um mesh panels throughout and no-see-um mesh front and rear windows allow cross-ventilation, preventing condensation. Strategically placed vestibule roof vent allows excellent airflow to prevent condensation; can be accessed while sitting inside the tent. Rainfly rolls up and secures half-way open for extensive views to the outside; if the weather changes, it quickly and easily rolls down into place. Color-coded rainfly corners allow easy orientation of rainfly on tent. Leak-proof rainfly construction ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas such as guy-out points and zippers in wet conditions. 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."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Aguacal, May 28, 2009

"This is a very nice 1. 5 person tent. I wish it were just a little bigger. It does avoid being too heavy, or sacrificing sturdiness. It will stand up to a pretty windy rainstorm.

The tent is easy to set up with the exception that you have to really tension the poles to seat their ends in the grommets (because it uses pole-sleeves rather than clips)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Kerry, Aug 28, 2008

"This tent is awesome. I bought it at a used gear sale for quite a steal and it proved itself on the first trip. I spent 2 nights with a friend in the San Francisco area during the rainy season. It poured the whole 2 days and we stayed completely dry."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Allen A. Smith, Jul 16, 2008

"The REI Quarter Dome UL is a very snug 2 person tent. It's great if both people are sound sleepers; if one of you tosses and turns, it is rather awkward. It's as light as a really stormworthy tent can be.

Ventilation is excellent for hot summer nights (e."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by jonboy, May 26, 2008

"BEST Ultralight 2 Person Tent in the world!

Usage-
Used in weather conditions ranging from +30 at +70 at night. Been through rain and on one occasion got hailed on (dime size hail).

Assessment- I am 6'2" and I weigh 170lb. This tent fits me both length and width with plenty of room to stow my pack and other things next to me."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Mac-Man, Mar 04, 2008

"This is a killer tent! It is tight for two people, but it is definitely a 2-man tent. Backpacking tents are always tight, but that is why they are so light and small to pack!

Best part is the dead ends of the poles means one person set up is actually just as easy as having two people (seriously)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Chrism, Nov 15, 2007

"If you want a LUXURY single-person tent, buy this one. If you want a VERY cozy two-person tent, buy this one. I already owned the original Half Dome before this one and I was looking for a solo tent. From previous experience with the original Half Dome, I knew an REI tent would suit my soggy PNW adventures."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by djdan3@gmail.com, Mar 17, 2007

"Overall this tent is well designed, despite being lightweight. One person can easily pitch the tent in about 3 minutes without any fuss. Orienting and attaching the rainfly can take a few minutes at first, but once you get the hang of it you can put the rainfly on and stake it out in only a couple minutes."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Leif Greenman, Dec 26, 2006

"I just received the REI Quarter Dome UL as a Christmas present and already am in love with it. Not only is it easy to enter and exit, very easy to set up (even in the rain and wind), waterproof to a tee, and light as a feather (weighing in at under 4 pounds), but it's also is very appealing to the eye with a sleek body, well-matched colors and smooth curves."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by jasonplancaster, Aug 28, 2006

"I love this tent. It is roomy, easy to set up, big enough for car camping but small enough for weekend backpacking adventures. It is a freestanding tent, so cleaning up is very easy. I'll sometimes use the footprint, but the floor seems durable enough to handle most sites without it."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Josh, Jul 25, 2006

"I love this tent. I have used it on numerous backpacking trips in the High Sierras. It is light, super easy to set up, and vents extremely well. The tent is very, very cozy. I would not recommend this tent for large people (over 6 foot or over 215 lbs."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Pat, May 30, 2006

"Dry, light, easy setup, good price. What could be better?"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Treker, May 07, 2006

"This is a great solo tent. It has just a little more room than the average one-person and the two door option is neat. Its pack weight is pretty minimal and the size that it packs down to is great. I have used this tent a couple of times and the last time I used it it rained hard and I remained dry."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by Nightwalker, Mar 20, 2006

"I have used this tent for over two years for warm weather river camping and like it a lot. It's a one-person (plus some gear) tent that's lightweight and easy to put up. However, without inside flaps to zip over the screens you'll find that dust pours in if you camp in windy, sandy campsites such as western states riverbanks. Be sure and buy the footprint for it."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Quarter Dome UL
Reviewed by ministercreek, Feb 06, 2006

"I purchased this tent today while browsing at my local REI Co-op in Madison (Wisconsin) this afternoon. I was NOT tent shopping I might add.

I seen one of these Quarter Domes set up on the floor as a display model and immediately this tent caught my eye."

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