REI Taj 3
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Reviewed by 14 Trailspace users
Description
The Taj 3 is a three-season tent made by REI. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 14 user reviews.
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From REI:
"Offering luxurious living quarters, the REI Taj 3 is a three-season, three-person backpacking tent that won't weigh you down. Doors are easy to enter and exit, and vestibules offer ample space for gear storage. Sturdy combi-pole design offers a roomy interior for comfort inside the tent. No-see-um mesh doors, window and ceiling panels provide excellent ventilation and visibility. Insider floor seams are engineered to create a nice, clean taut pitch and maximize floor space; factory seam-taping ensures a waterproof seal. Polyester rainfly stays taut even when wet and features two built-in vestibules, an upper vent and a clear film window for viewing outside conditions. New, leakproof rainfly construction ensures that water won't sneak through susceptible areas, such as guy-out points and zippers, in wet conditions. Attic (included) and three interior pockets make it easy to organize gear. Attention to detail shows in the reflective zipper pulls and guylines, ladder-loc tie-downs on rainfly and pole wraps that secure rainfly to tent. Footprint (sold separately) extends the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear. Save weight by creating a minimalist shelter using rainfly, poles and footprint only. Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole repair tube, pole and stake bags and tapered, easy-to-stuff compression stuff sack. Average minimum weight based on tent, rainfly and poles only. Special buy."
User Reviews
Taj 3
Reviewed by TC, Aug 11, 2008
"I've had this tent for 6 years! It is still going strong. My wife and I have spend about 2 months total in the tent in the time we owned it. Been through storms, strong winds, snow and high temps, tent held up without any problems. Our primary use of the tent is for car and bike camping so the extra weight is not much of an issue."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Ryan, May 15, 2008
"An amazing tent! I have owned the Taj 3 for two seasons now and now that spring is here again I am itching to get back out there and in it again. Primary use is extended trips into the BWCA (canoeing) for a week to two weeks. It has worked very well and has held up to the beating of BWCA travel and still looks new."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Kitcat, Apr 23, 2008
"This is a spacious and lightweight tent (for the size) that has served me well on family outings. We had no trouble fitting three Thermarests inside (one is 2/3 length and one is narrower on the bottom) and there was still plenty of room inside for storage of small items."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Bob The Pack Rat, Mar 23, 2008
"This tent is the best buy for the money I have found in tents. The set up is "OK". Our previous main use tent was a Kelty Windfoil 2 which sets up in about 2 minutes. This one is best with 2 people and about 5, but it CAN be done in less with 1 if you are in a hurry (Typical "clip" set up)."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by ChrisLowe, Feb 26, 2007
"Just spent the weekend in this tent under 50 mph winds and rain. Two other couples we were with had their tents fail and actually collapse while my girlfriend and I had a wonderful night's sleep. I did not guy the fly out or even secure the fly tightening straps properly."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Mr. B, Oct 31, 2006
"I love this tent! I use it on my son's Boy Scout outings and when I camp with my wife. I am a big guy and this tent is a palace for me. When my wife is with me, there is still enough room for all of our gear to be kept inside the tent. Last weekend was spent in rain and 40 degrees."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Chris C, Aug 27, 2006
"Great tent. Two friends and I shared a Taj 3 on a three-week trip that took us to the Badlands, Yellowstone, Tetons, and Flaming Gorge. Stood up to 50+mph winds with no problem. It was a bit cozy with three people, each with a sleeping bag and pad, but not too bad."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Chris Booth, Jun 26, 2006
"AWESOME TENT! Didn't give it 5 because we just got it. . . quick set up, light (for a 3 person tent!)and rugged construction! My husband is 6'5 and he fit in with room to spare! It can sleep two w/gear or dog with room to spare, or three "normal" sized people."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by potasa, May 09, 2006
"Great price for a great tent! The caveat of course is that it really is NOT a 3-person tent, but an excellent 2-person plus your child or dog tent. REI did a good job with paying attention to the details with this one."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Jim Davis, Jan 04, 2006
"I've used this tent as an outing leader with the volunteer group Inner City Outings. It is so roomy that I bought one because my claustrophobic wife felt okay in it. With the kids we can easily put three or four in the tent and they have a ball. It has never failed me even in high wind and rain."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Mommyveggie, Oct 25, 2005
"A perfect two-person plus gear tent. Comes with an attic to stay organized. The best feature is the fact that it has two doors/two vestibules...no climbing over the sleeping buddy. Divide the weight with a friend and experience the luxury of this five star tent."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Stanley Greenberg, Aug 28, 2005
"While there's nothing wrong with this tent, REI advertises it as a 3-person tent. Unfortunately, it won't fit three Therm-A-Rests. But good to their word, REI took it back, even after a week in the Southwest. I bought a Base Camp 4 that does everything it should, and fits everything we need."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by KQ, Jan 05, 2005
"This tent rocks!!! At 7lbs. 12oz. it can be a bit heavy to pack in but it's worth it. Took it into the backcountry at Glacier Nat'l Park (Two Medicine) and was not sorry. Stood up to rain and wind without a drop of moisture inside. Sleeps two people with all your gear (minus food, of course!) VERY comfortably.
I recommend getting the footprint."
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Taj 3
Reviewed by Gary Bagley, Nov 05, 2004
"I have used this tent twice. The second time it blew 50 m. p. h. and rained/hailed all night. The tent was outstanding! We stayed dry and the tent stayed upright. The fly was tied to brush and held but some of the corner stakes came out, but that was only a minor problem."
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