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REI is gearing up for fall adventures with tons of deals on best-selling outdoor gear, like top-rated backpacks, all-weather sleeping bags, compact camping stoves, and more. But one of the best-kept secrets of the store’s clearance section is this lightweight three-season Mountain Hardware tent, and it’s about $400 off its regular price.
Mountain Hardware’s Outpost 2 Tent is on sale at REI for $315, a 55% discount off its regular price of $700. This tent has received rave reviews from happy campers who say it’s a “great all-around” shelter in the spring, summer, and fall. While all of Mountain Hardware’s tents are currently on sale, this one offers the biggest discount.
Mountain Hardware's Outpost 2 Tent in Alpine Red, $315 (was $700) at REI
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This Mountain Hardware tent offers just over 30 square feet of floor space and weighs just over 5 pounds—a great choice for campers who want something compact and lightweight but sturdy enough to withstand the elements. If you’re not stuck in sub-zero temperatures, the double canopy, rainfly, mesh doors, and mesh vents will help you stay comfortable from spring to fall. It comes with superbly made DAC Featherlight poles and similarly high-quality DAC J stakes. Nice touches like multiple exit points and guy lines, as well as reflective accents, make this tent a die-hard camper’s dream.
Satisfied shoppers praised the Outpost 2’s versatility. “This is the best, most versatile tent I’ve ever owned,” one shopper said. “It’s perfect for so many uses.” Another shopper echoed that sentiment, commenting, “This is our favorite tent.”
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Other shoppers raved about its ability to withstand extreme conditions. One would-be climber said he spent “over 21 hours in the tent, surviving nonstop rain, sleet, and snow, accompanied by howling winds gusting over 30 mph,” and that it held up wonderfully.
REI is one of the best places to look for deals on essential outdoor gear, and this 2-person tent is one of the best we found this month for an expedition-quality shelter. At almost $400 off its steep $700 retail price, this tent is almost certain to sell out, so be sure to add this one to your cart as soon as possible.