REI Soloflyte

Review Date
September 12, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: owtdore(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $109.00 at rei

Summary:
This is a very light weight tent but it is also very small. I am 5'7" and can't sit up in it which makes it dificult to get dressed if it is raining or cold. I couldn't even put my knees up while lying down and not to mention that you can not put your gear in the tent and the rain fly is very small. this tent would be good for the ultr-light hiker and nice weather camping.

Review Date
February 24, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Johnboy(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $119.00 at REI

Summary:
I live in Minnesota and I bought this tent for a solo trip on the SHT (Superior Hiking Trail). Like most one man tents, this tent is cozy but comfortable. It kept me dry whenever it rained. The back of the tent did get a little wet. This was due to the fact that the fly and tent were touching. On hot summer nights I usually sleep without the fly.

Customer Service:
My rain fly did get destroyed by a bear. When I tried to order a new fly for my tent, I was told none were avaivable and to call back later. Well, over the next 6 months I continued to call back again

Review Date
May 28, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Ryan Lemmers(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Casper, WY, USA

Price Paid:  $100.00 at rei.com

Summary:
This tent is excellent for the ultra-light backpacker. Though it says its a one person tent, you could easily sleep two in it. You'd have to stow your gear outside though. Forget about using this tent for anything but sleeping though. I'm a towering 5'7" and I can't even sit up in it. Its super fast and easy to set up. With the rain flap, you can stow your pack between the entrance and the flap without worring about your gear getting soaked. Without the flap, the tent is little more than a bug net. I especially like the little window on the rain flap, helps reduce the claustraphobic feeling ever so slightly.

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