<\/a><\/p>\nSpeaking of rain, the tent will keep you fairly dry. The vestibule creates kind of a double entrance so that rain is less likely to get in the tent every time you enter or exit. However, the floor of the tent does get fairly damp after a couple of days of heavy rain. Any mild rain should be no match for the tent, but if you are camping in a wet environment, it may not be the best choice. The floor of the tent and footprint are thin ripstop, and I suspect micro-abrasions from rocks underneath may allow water to enter. When I used the tent, there were no noticeable rips or tears after a week on a rocky campsite, but I’d use caution and use soft ground if possible.<\/p>\n
Overall<\/strong><\/p>\nI am overall happy with the Half Dome 2 Plus as my first real backpacking tent purchase. For a one-person summer tent, it is fantastic. You will stay cool with the adequate ventilation on all but the hottest nights. This increased ventilation does mean that you will need to switch to a 4 season tent as soon as the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. There is just too much airflow from the outside in. For 2 people, the tent may get a bit cramped, but it would work. It packs easily and fits into my 4000 cu. inch pack with no issues. For $230 there is a lot to like, though frequent users may want something a bit more durable and the ultralight crowd will likely find it too heavy at 5 pounds.<\/p>\n
As the weather warms up I look forward to hitting the trails and spending some more time camping in my REI Half Dome 2 Plus tent.<\/p>\n
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