Rei Quarter Dome 1 Review

Rei Co-op Quarter Dome 1 Review –

The Rei Co-op Quarter Dome 1 person tent is one of our top picks for a one person tent here at Simple Tenting. The tent is best used as a backpacking tent, because of its ultralight weight and easy mobility. Having the tent only weigh 2 lbs is amazing when taking it on a backpacking trip. The Rei Quarter Dome 1 is a 3 season tent, which means it is recommended for fall, summer, and spring. Using the tent in the winter is not recommended because it is specifically designed for other seasons, typically known as the warmer ones. Snow and ice is not a tents best friend, especially when a tent is not rated for that type of weather.

Quick Specs

 Detailed Overview

If you are looking for an outstanding one person tent, the Rei Quarter Dome 1 is a great choice. This tent has been placed in many top articles about backpacking tents of the year. The Rei tent can be used by an experienced camper or a beginner, because it is really easy to setup.

When the tent is setup, inside you have access to a vent to allow air circulation and a easy way to control condensation. There is a zipper that you zip open and post up the vent flap, its that easy. When you are being placed in a tent, you want to make sure you do not build up a lot of condensation. Whats great about this tent is the way it is constructed. The tent walls are actually mesh, meaning any condensation buildup will be on the rain-fly, keeping water droplets away from you. Once you’re wet, it is a lot easier to become cold, so this is certainly a plus.

In addition, there are 3 pockets, great for storing small things like your phone, wallet, or any small important items you do not want want to lose in your sleeping bag. If you want to hang up a light inside, you have many hook options to choose from.

Durability

Durability is a must when purchasing a tent, why buy a tent that is not going to last? The Rei Quarter Dome 1 uses 15-denier ripstop nylon in its rain-fly. It is very light and may not be known to be as strong as other tents. The reason they use thinner material is to be as light as possible, which is best for backpacking. The floor and canopy uses 20-denier ripstop nylon, which is a stronger material. Usually when camping, it is recommended to use a tent footprint. A tent footprint is basically an extra layer of material you place in between your tent and the ground. This makes for a longer lasting tent.

Size

When looking at tent sizes you would think this tent is small, however as a one person tent this has much more space that others. When setting up there are 2 places where the pole spreads off into multiple directions , what this creates is more area inside. The header space is largely impacted, taller people will have room to sit tall and move around. Plus the footer of the tent also bulks up and outward for more space.

The size of the floor is 18.9 square feet and 88 x (35/27) inches, the reason there are two different numbers (35/27) is because it means the tent narrows inward towards the footer end. There is plenty size and room for a sleeping pad, however, if looking for a place for your bag it might not fit in comfortably. Though the tent has a large rain-fly that extends over the door, creating a small vestibule. It is a easy place to put your gear when settling down for the night. Some people actually love the vestibule area because it is a perfect place to setup a sleeping area for your dog. The size of the vestibule is 9.8 square feet.

The height of the tent is 44 inches, which is just over three and a half feet. This is tons of room to sit up and not worry about hitting your head. If looking for a tent where you do not want to feel suffocated, then you can’t go wrong with the Rei Quarter Dome Tent 1.

Wondering how big the packed size is for backpacking trips? It is 6 x 18.5 inches, it is not to big, and it only weighs 2 lbs which is super light. It can be used on backpacking trips, cycling journeys, motorcycling treks, and even pack it in the jeep and take it anywhere. You don’t need crazy large amounts of room, so take the Quarter Dome 1 on your next camping trip.

In the Weather

Do not be worried to take this tent in some harsh conditions. This tent is known to withstand rain and wind. In the rain it holds up great, attached the rain-fly on correctly and you will be dry inside. If it happens to pour, then be sure to close the air vent just in case. Some owners say it is possible for water to come back up in a terrible storm, so be sure close it up. The nylon material is very waterproof, so rain will slide right off the fly. Plus the flooring is also nylon, meaning it will not seep up underneath either. Also taking care of your tent will also prevent water from reaching inside.

Having the tent being somewhat taller than other one person tents, it leaves it more area for wind to catch. To best stay protected from high winds, make sure the tent is staked in properly. Make sure the tent and the rain-fly are both staked, it would not be fun chasing down your rain-fly or tent in a storm.

Conclusion

Thousands of people have used the Rei Quarter Dome 1 person tent. It has been around for many years, and in 2018 it has become much stronger than ever. This is one of the best 1 person tents on the market, if you want quality and lightweight at an affordable price then you found the tent for you. Backpacking you need lightweight, at 2 lbs this tent won’t be taking you down.

I hope you found this information helpful, and informational. Feel free to contact us with any feedback. Do you think any important information is missing? If so send us an email and we can easily add it in! If you own this tent tell us about it, or if you plan on buying one tell us what helped make your decision in the comments below.

Thanks for reading and happy tenting!