REI Half Dome 2 Tent

[Mellow]

Pros:

- Pack size 7x23 inches
- Sets up quickly
- 2-pole design
- Large D shaped doors
- 2 interior mesh pockets and loft for misc items
- Separate rainfly


Cons:

- I can't think of any


Price$159 at (click here for REI (http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47592792&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&color=&img=/big/chips/692840_7419.jpg&view=large))

Overall Level of Satisfaction:
Very High.

http://a1072.g.akamai.net/f/1072/2062/1d/gallery.rei.com//big/chips/692840_7419.jpg

[Mellow]

During my recent trip from TX to the Grand Canyon and back I got poured on on my last day of the trip. I was in Caprock Canyon State Park in TX and the sky opened up.

The inside of the tent was completely dry. I did find a trick that others probably already knew. I was staking my tent, puttin on the rainfly and using the same stakes I used for the test for the rainfly. I was in Kerrville, TX on a ride and it just barely rained and the tent was leaking but what really happened is the rainfly was touching the mesh part of the tent and any water seeping in through vents would go directly into the tent.

This time, I staked the rainfly taught and with extra/separate stakes and it didn't matter how much it was raining, I was dry the whole night. Now, if I'd only remembered to take the XM SkiFi off the cradle and put it in the trunk that night I'd be a littler happier. :evil:

[Bster13]

I absolutely love this tent...Cheap, packs small, and roomy!

http://www.tentsonsale.com/s3050_detail.html

Now if I could only find a way to strap it, two sleeping pads and the GF on the back I'd be set! :p

[crazykz]

Is there room to stow your saddlebags under the canopy or in the tent?

Curt

[Bster13]

In mine? Absolutely. It sleeps my GF and I plus my crap.

I think it's the best bargain going around...now u help me out....How the heck do I store the tent and two sleeping pads on the bike when the GF rides with me? :(

[Mellow]

In mine? Absolutely. It sleeps my GF and I plus my crap.

I think it's the best bargain going around...now u help me out....How the heck do I store the tent and two sleeping pads on the bike when the GF rides with me? :(

That's a rough one... I'm thinking backpack... but, that might crowd her a little... I don't think I'd put that much weight on a trunk rack.

If you didn't have a trunk and you could get a passenger backrest, you might be able to get one of those backrest bags to pack camping gear more efficiently.

Or, a trailer.... or, get her her own bike...

I think I'm out of suggestions...

[georgeorge]

GF.....hmm.........Grandfather?...no........Godfat her?...no........OOOHHHH!...Girlfriend!....Got it now. Though it was a little weird camping and riding with your grandfather!

Brian :D

[Tor]

I need a tent for http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/pftroest.gif. looking at Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47852248&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&color=TITANIUM&img=/media/42874.jpg&view=large

http://a1072.g.akamai.net/f/1072/2062/1d/gallery.rei.com/media/42849.jpg

or

this Rei

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47975650&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&color=GOLDEN/EARTH&img=/media/672297.jpg&view=large

http://a1072.g.akamai.net/f/1072/2062/1d/gallery.rei.com/media/672297.jpg

Anyone use one of these? Really like the Rei, but it packs 6-7 inches longer than the Mountain Hardwear.

[Mark]

Tor,

Chris and I used the Rei Taj in Tahoe at WeSTOC IX.
We liked it; and, you've mentioned the only issue with the tent, it doesn't fit in the saddle bags.

Mark

[Tor]

Tor,

Chris and I used the Rei Taj in Tahoe at WeSTOC IX.
We liked it; and, you've mentioned the only issue with the tent, it doesn't fit in the saddle bags.

Mark

Was going to strap it across the rear seat. I have to strap the rest of the paraphernalia there too (pad/sleeping bag etc.) Saddlebags will be full anyway for sure. Lois rides a VTX1300. Think I could get her to tote it? :D

But really,,it looks very nice. It has good reviews too.

[Mark]

I put 2 Thermarest pads, the Raj, camp stove (SVEA 123), white gas (actually unleaded) and some laundry soap into a dry bag and strapped it on the back seat of the ST1100.

Curt posted his method for using the backseat in this thread (with pictures) http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7002&highlight=straps+curt it looks like it might be a good way to use the rear seat.

Especially if you can't talk SWMBO into carrying it on the VTX!!! :-)

Mark

[MidLife]

Anyone use one of these? Really like the Rei, but it packs 6-7 inches longer than the Mountain Hardwear.

This guy does.

http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=816&postcount=10

[Tor]

We went ahead on a Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3. We shall see how it works out. I'll give you the bulletpoints after I've used it a couple of times.