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Review: REI Quarter Dome T3 Tent

At 40 square feet, 4 pounds 7 ounces, and hundreds of bucks cheaper than its competitors, this palatial tent is nearly pitch perfect. Why is it so near and dear to our hearts? In a word, the little things. Six gear pockets — including two on the ceiling — let us store everything from binoculars […]
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Rating:

9/10

WIRED
Reflective guy points reduce the chance of a late-night faceplant. Compression stuff sack features an easy-to-grip integrated handle.
TIRED
All that ample space still comes at a price: The T3 is bulky and lumpy when packed. Miniscule vestibule areas won't fit much more than a pair of boots.

At 40 square feet, 4 pounds 7 ounces, and hundreds of bucks cheaper than its competitors, this palatial tent is nearly pitch perfect. Why is it so near and dear to our hearts? In a word, the little things. Six gear pockets — including two on the ceiling — let us store everything from binoculars to huge food containers. Dual vents prop open, allowing extra airflow in and keeping condensation out. Setup was extremely fast — under 10 minutes! But best of all, the T3 is actually comfortable to sleep in. After an evening resting within its coated ripstop walls, we emerged feeling like we had spent the night at 4-star hotel.