Tag: Shelter

REI Half Dome 2 Plus – Review

REI Half Dome 2 Plus

In the never ending quest to find the best and lightest shelter types and methods, I started with the REI Half Dome 2 Plus. When I first discovered the REI Half Dome 2 Plus, it had the key features that a beginner backpacker feels are necessities; large vestibules on both left and right doors, a large rain fly that covers the entire tent with the addition of multiple pockets for all the extra unnecessary things I carried. Continue reading REI Half Dome 2 Plus – Review

Sierra Design Shelter – Flashlight 2 UL Tent

2 Person UL Shelter

Sierra Designs Flashlight 2 UL

Pros: Excellent headroom where it matters most.  No center pole, still high wind resistant.  Lightweight.  Excellent ventilation.  Shed’s water well.  Quick and easy set up.  Vestibules double as closet space.  Poles can be replaced by trekkers.

Cons: Tent packs to shorter length than the poles.  Could consider purchasing a  separate stuff sack.  I just kept the poles outside my pack.     Continue reading Sierra Design Shelter – Flashlight 2 UL Tent