REI tents are the best camping gear available. They are manufactured in Vietnam and China and designed to last. They are also very affordable. They can be rented or sold in a range of styles including one-person and two-person.
The REI Flash Air may be the right choice for you if your goal is to have a light tent for two. The tent has a single wall and mesh body. It is slightly lighter than the REI Quarter Dome SL at five pounds but offers a smaller floor area.
Although the REI Flash Air has many great features, it cannot be compared to other products, like Zpacks' Duplex. Both of these shelters use Dyneema fabrics. This material is very durable, and it's also cost-effective. The shelters come with a fully featured rain fly and a built in footprint, increasing the shelter's overall weight.
Although the Quarter Dome SL 2 offers a better value than Flash Air, it isn’t as light. It weighs just over nine ounces compared to the Flash Air’s nine and a quarter ounces. The floor area is identical, but the quarter dome's pole structure gives it a semi-freestanding design that's different from the Flash Air. However, this is still a great choice for ultralight backpackers with a limited budget.
The REI Co-op Half Dome SL2+ tent has a large floor area that can accommodate two people and a comfortable sleeping platform. The tent's features include a spacious interior, extra width, and high-quality components. This tent is great for three-season camping. The tent is slightly heavier than the competition, but it's much more durable. It should last for years to come.
The Coleman Instant Tent is a little more expensive, but its set-up process is simple. It's easy to match the four poles because they are all the same colour. The tent comes with a set of matching sleeves and colored shock cords, making the process even easier. It is very easy to transport. It's less durable than the REI tents and is not as efficient in bad weather. It's also not very good for stormy conditions.
Although the REI Trail Hut 2 tent is heavier than other tents in its category, it's still a great value. It can accommodate six people. It doesn't have any window zips, but it does come with a footprint. There are also plenty of pockets. It also comes with extra stakes. Although the REI base camp 6 isn't equipped with a zip-out window, it's still well-made, and can accommodate six people.
The REI Co-op Kingdom 4 tent offers a similar experience, but it isn't as big. It is also durable with a 150-denier polyester floor fabric coated in polyester and a 75 denier polyester rain fly. It can fit REI's Kingdom insulated sleeping system for 40 mattresses. The peak height is 75 inches, which is ideal for hanging lanterns without hitting your head. It also has privacy dividers and more pockets.