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REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent (Kabocha Orange)

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REI has REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent (Kabocha Orange, 2018) for $258.93 -> Now $198.93. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member pvolk & Staff Member Happypuppy91 [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 4-pole design increases structural stability for dependable all-season use, and increases both internal living and storage space
  • Wide vestibule provides sheltered storage space for gear
  • Adjustable vents creates cross-flow ventilation that releases condensation
  • Dead End pole sleeves and color coding make setup quick
  • Unzipped vestibule overhangs tent door so the rain stays outside
  • Multiple storage options include corner pockets, roof pockets and hang loops; use the door pocket to hold door out of the way or for storage
  • 40-denier nylon rainfly is lightweight yet strong, reducing sagging in damp conditions
  • No-wick welded construction ensures that moisture won't sneak through susceptible areas, such as guyout points, pole wraps and zippers
  • Reflective trims and detailing help spotting of tent guylines at night
  • Vestibule stake-out loops can accommodate skis or split boards
  • Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole and stake bags, pole repair tube and lightweight stuff sack

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $140.07 lower (35% savings) than the list price of $399.
  • About this store:
    • Details of REI's return policy here.

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Written by Province3254
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Community Notes
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REI has REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent (Kabocha Orange, 2018) for $258.93 -> Now $198.93. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member pvolk & Staff Member Happypuppy91 [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 4-pole design increases structural stability for dependable all-season use, and increases both internal living and storage space
  • Wide vestibule provides sheltered storage space for gear
  • Adjustable vents creates cross-flow ventilation that releases condensation
  • Dead End pole sleeves and color coding make setup quick
  • Unzipped vestibule overhangs tent door so the rain stays outside
  • Multiple storage options include corner pockets, roof pockets and hang loops; use the door pocket to hold door out of the way or for storage
  • 40-denier nylon rainfly is lightweight yet strong, reducing sagging in damp conditions
  • No-wick welded construction ensures that moisture won't sneak through susceptible areas, such as guyout points, pole wraps and zippers
  • Reflective trims and detailing help spotting of tent guylines at night
  • Vestibule stake-out loops can accommodate skis or split boards
  • Comes with guylines and tighteners, stakes, pole and stake bags, pole repair tube and lightweight stuff sack

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $140.07 lower (35% savings) than the list price of $399.
  • About this store:
    • Details of REI's return policy here.

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Written by Province3254

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SalimM8458
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So i used to think like this, and not sure if ur messing around or not but for those actually asking the question, the Ozark one would work fine for a few trips before it starts to break down.

When you go with REI you are getting quality, durability, weight difference and essentially the best bang for your buck. There are more expensive brands and cheaper brands too but i think REI hits the sweet spot, while still pricy its the best balance you can get. Also id look into it but this one stays warmer too.

With that being said my broke ass still has a cheap random tent 😂
0ard
247 Posts
73 Reputation
Kindly suggest how I can take my car several miles up a mountain trail made for hiking.

Some of us aim for a bit more adventure than car camping, thanks.
0ard
247 Posts
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I don't get what all the debate is about or why so many car campers are chiming in. This tent is for specific people; if it's not for you then it's not for you, but that doesn't mean it's not a good deal.

If you plan to camp at a campground near a road, you don't need this tent. There are much cheaper tents that will suit you perfectly.

If you only go ultralight, you don't need this tent. There are lighter tents out there, although oftentimes more expensive.

If you don't plan on camping in the winter/snow, you don't need this tent. There are cheaper, lighter tents for the other 3 seasons.

This tent is for backpackers who want a reasonably light double-walled tent with adjustable ventilation that will serve them from summer through winter and stay solid through moderately heavy winds near the treeline.

Plenty of people can make do with a Coleman tent or their car and that's perfectly fine. This isn't for you. But don't tell other people what they need, as if all of us camp in the same way. Hell if I'd bring an Ozark Trail tent on the PCT.

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Dec 4, 2021
247 Posts
Joined May 2017
Dec 4, 2021
euuser11153660
Dec 4, 2021
247 Posts
I don't get what all the debate is about or why so many car campers are chiming in. This tent is for specific people; if it's not for you then it's not for you, but that doesn't mean it's not a good deal.

If you plan to camp at a campground near a road, you don't need this tent. There are much cheaper tents that will suit you perfectly.

If you only go ultralight, you don't need this tent. There are lighter tents out there, although oftentimes more expensive.

If you don't plan on camping in the winter/snow, you don't need this tent. There are cheaper, lighter tents for the other 3 seasons.

This tent is for backpackers who want a reasonably light double-walled tent with adjustable ventilation that will serve them from summer through winter and stay solid through moderately heavy winds near the treeline.

Plenty of people can make do with a Coleman tent or their car and that's perfectly fine. This isn't for you. But don't tell other people what they need, as if all of us camp in the same way. Hell if I'd bring an Ozark Trail tent on the PCT.
Dec 4, 2021
30 Posts
Joined Feb 2021
Dec 4, 2021
OrangeMeat5319
Dec 4, 2021
30 Posts
Quote from jeffricks2051 :
Like 20 years ago I went to the beach with a tent super early morning, got there at like 5:30AM when beach opened. Set up tent on beach and we slept till 10AM. We woke up sunburned. The sun went right through the tent.

Is there UV or super UV resistant tents?

Would like to do that again.

If you were are wondering it cost like $50 to camp there 1/4 mile away from beach. I thought it would be nicer and cheaper to boot if we just had car packed. Set alarm for 3AM, drive to beach, get there when the opened at 5:30AM, pay the $20 instead of $50, and set up on beach and sleep in, then wake up on beach. Worked except the sunburn, which made it mostly a fail.
Search for black out tents. They make tents now that block out almost all light (99%) you can find a really decent one for like $150. Amazing how dark it can be in broad daylight. Coleman makes a bunch and decathlon has a few 🍻
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Dec 6, 2021
344 Posts
Joined Aug 2016
Dec 6, 2021
holtzmann
Dec 6, 2021
344 Posts
Quote from pvolk :
I personally don't care. The whole point is that the 2018, which is on sale, doesn't seem to have any significant changes from the current gen, which isn't on sale. So the 2018 is seemingly the obvious buy between the two.
Possible seam rot. Almost 4 years in a box,
Dec 6, 2021
2,072 Posts
Joined Dec 2010
Dec 6, 2021
wakkoss
Dec 6, 2021
2,072 Posts
Quote from holtzmann :
Possible seam rot. Almost 4 years in a box,
Is it a 2018 DESIGN or a 2018 PRODUCTION?
Dec 10, 2021
8,565 Posts
Joined Apr 2020
Dec 10, 2021
SlickCrowd6832
Dec 10, 2021
8,565 Posts
This is a great tent... for hiking and camping.

But if you do car camping (like myself)... I think you would be a lot happier with a bigger tent.

I have Cabela's Alaskan tenant for 8 people... love this tent. My tent is about 34 years old and is currently falling apart. I since purchased a high end 4 man tent from REI but I find it way to small... two adults and one kid.

I will buy another Cabela's Alaskan 8 man tent when on sale one day.
Dec 12, 2021
28 Posts
Joined May 2012
Dec 12, 2021
Afshin735
Dec 12, 2021
28 Posts
Just picked one up. I had the guy at REI put it together and the interior was a bit larger than I expected so I bought it. It's well built. I'll probably use it in January for a trip testing my get home bag. Thanks the OP for posting. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dec 17, 2021
7,608 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
Dec 17, 2021
feijichang
Dec 17, 2021
7,608 Posts
Dayum now $198, in 4 1

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