REI Hobitat 4 Tent
REI Hobitat 4 Tent - Awesome cabin style tent.
The REI Hobitat 4 Tent is an awesome four person tent that gives you a ton of room inside, without taking up a lot of room outside. The unique design of the REI Hobitat 4 Tent offers plenty in the way of interior head space and livability for you and three of your bunk mates. With so much room, the REI Hobitat 4 Tent is perfect for car campers or just about any three season camper.
The REI Hobitat 4 Tent uses a rectangular floor plan that offers plenty of room in the way of personal space. but the REI Hobitat 4 Tent really shines when you stand up in it. Its high walls and dome top allow just about any camper to stand up comfortably. If you need some extra room for your gear, you can purchase the additional vestibule, which will give you all the room you could possibly need.
Unlike many other large four person tents, the REI Hobitat 4 Tent is easy and intuitive to set up. The tent is built by using four equal length poles, which means no more guessing which pole goes where. To setup the REI Hobitat 4 Tent, all you have to do is slide the poles into the sleeves, clip them into place, and thats it. Easy as 1,2,3!
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Where you can get one:
REI: $249
Why they rock:
- Sleeps four; rectangular floor plan utilizes space efficiently, while peak height allows comfortable standing for most campers
- Four equal-length poles and clip/sleeve attachment create a strong tent that’s quick and logical to set up
- Aluminum Combi-poles have varying diameter pole sections with an arch that maximizes interior space
- Large O-shaped door and three windows have mesh for ventilation plus an inside zip-up cover for privacy and weather protection
- Eyebrow awning over door keeps the rain from dripping down into tent
- Interior hang loops and eight built-in pockets help keep things organized and off the floor
- Features durable nylon taffeta walls, extra heavy-duty coated 300-denier polyester oxford floor and polyester taffeta rainfly
- Includes duffle-style storage bag, pole and stake sacks, stakes, pole repair tube, guyline and tensioners, and owner’s manual
Seat-of-the-pants rating: 9 out of 10
If you want a four person tent that is roomy, comfortable, and offer more than the basic four person dome tent, I think the REI Hobitat 4 Tent is right on the money. It has plenty of room, simple to setup, and offer plenty of protection and ventilation.
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Where you can get one:
REI: $249