REI GEO Mountain

Review Date
September 16, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Kevin O(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper

Price Paid:  $250.00 at rei

Summary:
Our Geodome Mtn-2/3 is now 11 yrs old and has served us faithfully until this past summer when the entry zippers began to fail. This tent always kept us warm and dry and managed to stay erected even in the face of high winds (gusts of 60mph) when other lesser tents were collapsing around us. I'll probably have new zippers sewn in and keep it for hikes only (spaceous for 2, full at 3) and rely on a new REI Base Camp 4 for our next "go-to" car camping tent. This review is more of a tribute than buyer tip as these tents are no longer made. If I found one in excellent condition I'd snap it up; it rivals tents many hundreds of dollars more in cost.

Customer Service:
None needed.

Review Date
October 27, 2002

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: Patrick (Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from Oxnard, CA US

Price Paid:  $325.00 at REI

Summary:
3 man geo tent pole sleeves of stretch mesh developed holes after 4 months of daily usage, ie setup and strike on daily basis.
Problem is hard to fix holes as have to weave thread through the mesh. If repairs not made holes will enlarge or tear. Most
holes appeared near peak. Rest of the tent
in good condition after 2 years of use.
Have used tent in rain, snow, wind.

Customer Service:
I talked to rei and recommended they not continue to use the mesh material due to early wear problem.

Review Date
June 11, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Vincent Hancock(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from mukilteo, WA

Price Paid:  $350.00 at REI

Summary:
Purchased June 2000 - Geo-Mountain 4. I picked this tent because it sleep 2 adults and 3 kids (under 12) well - even with all our hiking gear. It weights a heap but for the five of us it is worth the effort.

Wife and I can, after some trying, get it up in wet weather in 7 minutes. Been out in 40mph winds in the wet. We were all very dry. After sealing twice, inside and out (OK, I'm a fanatic but I want to keep my kids warm and dry)no water gets in.

Pros: Sturdy, strong, big, 2 doors and plenty of storage space.

Cons: Heavy, heavy, heavy. You have to have a serious reason to pack this beast on your back for several days. The only justification is that you share it with 3 other adults - otherwise get something lighter.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
June 24, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: B. Dean(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Apex, NC

Summary:
I have the 4-person version of the geo mountain. Mainly purchased for the ability to stand up inside. Plenty of room to get a full size air mattress inside with extra space for walking around and storage. No vestibule but have been through serious downpours and extended rains without leakage. A good reasonably priced tent.

Similar Products Used:
Sierra Design
Diamond Brand

Review Date
May 4, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jeremy(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Seattle, WA, USA

Summary:
I love it. The size is perfect. It's a palace for two, but just right for 3. Setup is easy and fairly quick. Double doors and vesibules add tons of convenience. The large vestibule in the front is great for stowing gear or cooking in the rain. The only things I don't like are the necessity of sealing the seams, and the fact that its heavier than a two-person tent.

Customer Service:
REI's customer service is EXCELLENT in my experience.

Similar Products Used:
I've slept in my climbing partner's two person Marmot tent. I like mine better because its roomier.