REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+

User sentiment is broadly positive for the tent's intended use cases: car camping, weekend hikes, and basecamping. Multiple users praise the roomy interior — one user reported comfortably playing cards inside with their 10-year-old son during rain, and another highlighted the large vestibules for cooking and backpack storage. Value perception is strong, especially when purchased on sale or from REI's used gear shelf ($119 for a near-mint return). However, significant friction points exist. One user reported the rainfly tab tore off on initial setup, describing components as 'stressed almost to max, too close to breaking.' Another user flagged that REI's warranty is only 1 year with no in-house repair or part replacement, contrasting unfavorably with competitors. Weight and packed size (7" x 20.5", ~4.11 lbs) drew explicit criticism as unsuitable for backpacking, with one experienced user stating they'd switch to an ultralight tent next. A minority defended REI's warranty at this price point, creating a split opinion. NOTE: The first ~10 Reddit comments in the dataset appear to be from an unrelated thread about tote bags/messenger bags and are not relevant to this product.

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