Overall I could not be happier with this tent and can't wait to spend more night out in the woods. The only thing separating it from a Highly Recommended rating is that it’s still a half pound heavier than the two lightest tents on the market in this category – the Nemo Hornet Elite 1 and the MSR Carbon Reflex 1. Perhaps REI is rethinking the warranty implications with this SL series? I also discuss how I camp and organize gear in a tent like this and performance in windy and humid conditions. Source: bought it new That’s good, but still not my cup of tent. And it preformed flawlessly. Less fussing around setting up the tent. March 31, 2016. Stake-out vestibule with a large side entrance for easy entry and adds storage space for your gear. The only thing separating it from a Highly Recommended rating is that it’s still a half pound heavier than the two lightest tents on the market in this category – the Nemo Hornet Elite 1 and the MSR Carbon Reflex 1. I have the Fly Creek UL 1 and experienced this in a storm. The interior of the tent has increased in size and it allows for up to 26% more headroom than previously available. I am a little suspect of the long term durability all these paperthin 15D silnylon fabrics tents. These upgrades have made this tent an ideal one-person tent that is durable and lightweight and offers more space than before. I did not buy the expensive footprint but made one out out 2 mil painters plastic. Receive new Members-only content, gain access to 2,000+ articles in the archives, and become a part of the most passionate community of backpacking experts in the world. 2. The Quarter Dome 1 costs $299, comes in at 2 pounds 7 ounces (14 ounces lighter than the 2P), and has significantly less interior space with only 18.9 square feet of floor area (vs. 28.7 for the Quarter Dome 2). While space for weight is very important, it may be of greater importance that the tent have an aerodynamic shape to shed wind. All these tents that scrimp on a pole or two, and need stakes to hold the occupied section up, do not meet this test, and certainly are not what hikers generally regard as free-standing. REI recently launched the new Quarter Dome SL 2 Tent, which is almost a pound lighter than their popular Quarter Dome 2 model. June 15, 2017 Without the poles it could pack down small, but the poles are a very backward size so I am still figuring out placement of this on my pack. Will leave it a that. I did have a fair amount of condensation on the tent in the morning but it dried very quickly and didn't cause problems. 3. Standard NA weather and durability stats. Also, if you know you will be experiencing heavy and consistent downpours, then you will want to consider a tent that offers a bit more stability and rain protection. I purchased this tent after two previous tent, before finding the REI QuarterDome. After all the work Ryan did to demonstrate this feature guess who didn’t bother to watch the video? Now with the Quarter Dome 1. It is ultra light, easy to setup, and then pack away. Flash Tactical participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. In the following table, the REI Quarter Dome SL 1 is compared to other similarly-sized double-wall, mostly mesh inner, semi-freestanding (i.e., no trekking pole tents), side entry tents that have a maximum trail weight (fly, inner, poles) of 48 oz (122 g).

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