jesse3638
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I've used several REI tents. 1 person back packer (quarter dome), 2 person (half dome, spend several weeks in that one with work), 4 person (base camp I think). All are well built and keep you comfy. Agreed that you need a rain fly that goes to the ground. I've been in torrential down pours in the 1 and 2 person tents and was dry as a bone. 60 second tents are nice for set up and take down but that's about it. Unless you're camping in sub zero temps I'd stay away from 4 season tents. They lack ventilation usually. You'd be surprised how warm a fully mesh tent with the rain fly on can be. I've stayed in the 1 person tent in the low 20's and was good. Also I think a therma-rest is much better then an aero bed for comfort and insulation. I have spent over 100 nights on my luxery camp therma-rest and sometimes think I sleep better on it than my cal king at home... Just my 2 cents.
Edit: The 4 person tent I have is the Kingdom 4 by REI. Got a great deal on it with the additional vestibule and foot print.
Edit: The 4 person tent I have is the Kingdom 4 by REI. Got a great deal on it with the additional vestibule and foot print.
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