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06.04.2010 16:15    Comments: 0    Categories: Camping_and_Hiking  Tents_and_Shelters  Mountaineering_Tents  3_Person_Mountaineering_Tents      Tags: rei  

REI Mountain 3 Tent - Specification

Seasons 4-season
Design type Freestanding tent
Sleeping capacity 3
Fly / footprint pitch weight Unavailable
Average minimum weight 8 lbs. 13 oz. / 3.99 kg
Average packaged weight 9 lbs. 13 oz. / 4.45 kg
Floor dimensions 88 x 74 inches / 223 x 188 cm
Floor area 42.4 square feet / 3.9 square m
Vestibule area 13.5 + 4 square feet
1.25 + 0.37 square m
Peak height 44 inches / 112 cm
Doors 2
Rainfly fabric Coated polyester taffeta
Canopy fabric Ripstop nylon
Floor fabric Coated nylon taffeta
Number of poles 5
Pole material Aluminum DAC 7001
Pole diameter 9 millimeters
Packed size 8 x 25 inches / 20.5 x 63.5 cm


Pros
  • Durable
    - very sturdy 4-pole design
    - in extreme conditions including rain, hail, snow and terrible winds, this tent hold up
  • Easy to set up
    - it is incredibly easy and quick to set up the tent , with lots of headroom  (I love the clips)
  • Comfortable
    - in the vestibule you have enough space to store 3 gear packs
    - large main vestibule
    - enough room for 2 person, but  it would be a stretch for 3 persons
    - multiple interior storage options thanks to four mesh side pockets and hang loops located throughout
  • Waterproof
    - after three days on rain, I  didn't discovered any issues with leaks
    - dual weatherproof AirLift vents increase tent's strength in high winds and prevent condensation by allowing airflow
  • Quality / Price
    - best quality at this price
Cons

  • Heavy
    - one side effect is the weight
  • Poor fly design
    - velcro attachments for rain fly aren't located in an easy spot to get at
    - not being able to remove the rainfly pole
Best Uses

  • Mountaineering
  • Backpacking
  • Snow Camping
  • Car camping
  • Hiking
  • Beach

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