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REI’s best-in-business Labor Day Sale is in full swing with lower prices on everything you need for camping, from emergency raincoats to ultra-soft inflatable sleeping bags and even their best-selling duffel bags for packing it all in. There are also a ton of great tents on sale from brands like The North Face, Big Agnes, and more, but right now, one of the best from the REI Co-op is over $100 off and even comes with a footprint.
The REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent is currently on sale for $244 via Footprint, 30% off its regular $349 list price. This REI-branded tent has received more than 200 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it’s “super lightweight” and “easy to set up and pack down.” It’s currently on sale in three colors—blue, green, and orange—but only through the end of the sale on September 2.
REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint in Blue Paradise for $244 at REI (was $349)
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The common theme in most reviews of this tent is that it’s a well-made, detail-oriented option that won’t break the bank even when it’s not on sale, as it’s no-frills. It uses REI’s signature tension-lattice architecture to create vertical walls for a larger interior. There are two doors and a vestibule, easy-to-open and close walls and doors, and mesh-paneled tops to increase ventilation. The entire tent has a durable water-repellent coating, while the floor and rainfly have an additional polyurethane layer.
“I could owe my life to this tent,” one reviewer wrote. “We had two thunderstorms in the box canyon that blew high-speed winds and dumped sheets of rain on us. This tent held up without a hitch and kept us and our packs completely dry.” An impressive amount of rain protection that hopefully you won’t need. “I wouldn’t recommend backpacking in a thunderstorm,” they continued, “but I would recommend this tent any day.”
REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent Footprint Orange Ochre for $244 (was $349) at REI
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Another reviewer said they've relied on their tent for “countless backpacking trips (from overnight stays to 5-day hikes)” for a decade and that it's “a great mix of lightweight, foldable, durable, and affordable.”
Whether you’re trying to keep your gear light or are looking for a basic but highly efficient tent, REI Co-op’s Half Dome SL 2+ is a solid option and comes with a footprint—no need to buy it separately. The deal is only on for a few more days, so be sure to grab your favorite color while it’s under $250.