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Old 07-03-08, 08:13 PM   #51
C6H12O6
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We bought the REI Base Camp 6 a couple weeks ago. Sweet tent, huge vestibule, great full-coverage rainfly (a must in the PNW), I can stand up in it, plenty of room for wife, dog, giant air mattress, and our forthcoming little one. Seriously every single feature I would wish for in a car-camping, large, family tent. I'm not backpacking with this 21 pound beast, but for family trips in the cruiser, it is perfection. It's a little spendy at full price, but I got it on sale for $249.

REI Base Camp 6 Tent from REI.com

Also, FWIW, there was a buggered up rivet on one of the pole tabs on the bottom of the tent and REI was out of stock when I went it to return it. The guy at REI said to just keep using the tent until they were back in stock and bring it in later in the summer. I also had a question about the footprint and he pulled one out of the bag, laid it out in the store and showed me what's up. Incredible customer service.


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