REI Co-Op Quarter Dome SL 1 Tent Review and Testing

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

Комментарии • 37

  • @jerrys88
    @jerrys88 2 года назад +6

    Man, please don't be offended by this, but you are pretty rough with those zippers. Just a suggestion - slow down and be a little more gentle with them. After all, it's an ultra-light tent so you do need to treat it with a little more care. Zippers in general are easier to open if you use two hands - one to stabilize the flap you're unzipping, the other to move the zipper. I've had this tent for 2 years and love it. I've had it in strong wind and non-stop overnight heavy rain, no issues with any leaks so far. Otherwise good review. Thank you for posting it.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад +4

      Thanks for the comment Jerry. I'm not offended at all. I enjoy constructive feedback. I completely agree that you should use two hands for zippers normally, I was filming at the same time. I couldn't use two hands for that shot. I disagree with the strength of the zipper and equipment. If I have to baby a piece of camping gear in order to keep it functional, I don't want it. Its made for camping and the outdoors. If it can't survive some use and abuse, like I said, I don't want it. I hope you don't take any offense to my response. Thank You for the suggestion and feedback.

  • @curtbrown7967
    @curtbrown7967 Год назад +1

    This tent has sheltered me through all 4 seasons of the PNW even 3” of snow overnight. It’s been home while on many bikepacking trips and remote job site work weeks. A bit small but much better than a bicycle sack. Good tent!!

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад

      Good to hear! Thanks for the comment Curt

  • @azclaimjumper
    @azclaimjumper Год назад

    I bought & owned this tent briefly. I found it extremely difficult to pitch in strong gusty windy conditions. I also learned the tent collapses onto itself in strong gusty windy conditions It's likely a combination of relatively steep walls & the 2pole hub where it becomes a single pole. Yes I'd pitched the tent into the wind, still, it's NOT what I want in my shelter during a strong gusty wind storm.
    I sold it along with the footprint & purchased a Hilleberg Enan which provides me with reliable shelter during any rain or wind storm I've overnighted in the high Sierra's. No condensation issues with my tent which is a double wall tent + when I pitch it, I'm pitching the footprint, inner, & fly, simultaneously.
    Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад

      Awesome input AZ, I really appreciate your take on this tent. Thanks for watching.

  • @jeffhollis5438
    @jeffhollis5438 Год назад +1

    Condensation happens no matter what. When it rains the humidity is high and vapor collects on any cold surface. I have slept under a tarp 3 feet over my head with no rain and it still had condensation on the under side. That is why we have 2 wall tents, to keep the condensation under the fly and not the main tent body though some will collect there also.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад +1

      Condensation is definitely a part of camping but some tents are simply more prone to it than others. I just wanted to highlight it since it was pretty significant. Thanks for watching.

  • @begonia2
    @begonia2 Год назад

    Great review. Thanks.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! I really appreciate your support.

  • @johnwatkins3110
    @johnwatkins3110 Год назад

    I have the same sleeping pad. Is there still room for your backpack in there?

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад

      I kept my bag and shoes in the vestibule area but there is room for a small bag. Thanks for watching.

  • @mike.thomas
    @mike.thomas 2 года назад

    Yeah, probably my #1 complaint with my Half Dome SL 2+ is the damn fly zipper. Happily that is a very minor thing to dislike, and that’s really my only complaint. Can’t fault it for its packed size or weight, because those are specifications, not features.
    I’ve ordered a Quarter Dome SL 1 for its lighter weight to use when motorcycle camping, since the overall design is pretty similar to my Half Dome, but at a much lighter weight and smaller packed size.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад +1

      Awesome feedback Mike. I'd struggled with the zipper a little in the video because I was trying to do it with one hand however its interesting to know how others feel. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @mike.thomas
      @mike.thomas 2 года назад

      @@MikeWilley I got my QDSL1 in a few days ago, and did a dining room pitch. I found the zipper pretty manageable on the QDSL1’s fly. But, possibly importantly, I have used the HDSL2 in left-hand door orientation, and the QDSL1 only has the one door, which is right-hand. I wonder if it’s something as simple as “handedness” regarding managing a zipper and its rain flap. Anyway, I really like the QDSL1 in my dining room, even with the foot not really staked properly. This weekend will be an actual pitch for an overnight, so 🤞.

  • @RE3B00T
    @RE3B00T 2 года назад +1

    what sleeping pad was used in this video? love that is fits perfectly inside the tent.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      Sea to Summit Ether XT. Absolutely perfect fit. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the question.

  • @liamendresen
    @liamendresen 2 года назад

    Nice review! I just ordered the SL 2 for backpacking with my dog. Stoked to test it out.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      Thanks Liam, I think you'll love it. It's a great tent.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      Let us know your thoughts after trying it out

    • @spicykittyh1
      @spicykittyh1 2 года назад

      I've been too spooked by the thin bathtub floor to let my 80lb, no body awareness dog in the tent. How is this going for you?

  • @lrc1594
    @lrc1594 Год назад

    Just got this tent. There are 3 extra strings with clips. What are those for?

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад

      I would imagine they are extra parts. I had a couple in mine as well. Thanks for watching

    • @ryank8246
      @ryank8246 7 месяцев назад

      They're guy out lines.

  • @williamburge1415
    @williamburge1415 Год назад

    Just completed a section hike on the Appalachian trail . (North Carolina) I got rained on the WHOLE trip and this tent kept me dry which surprised me considering the amount of rain . I also had some condensation and was worried the rain fly had a leak. Never woke up soaked . Just always worried I would!

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  Год назад

      Sounds like you put the tent to some extreme testing and its awesome to hear you had about the same results as I did. Thanks for the feedback and congrats on the section. I'm looking to start doing sections of the AT as well.

  • @medicinegone
    @medicinegone 2 года назад

    Great video, thank you. I'm looking to buy a one-person backpacking tent, this is one I've considered. It's the least expensive of all I've looked at. Ideally I'd like a 4-season tent, something very sturdy (I live in the mountains of northern CO, lots of wind here) and easy to set up. What would you recommend?

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      I don't have any experience backcountry camping in CO so I couldn't tell you. I'm sorry. Its a great 3 season tent, I don't think I'd take it on a winter trip.

  • @jason20341
    @jason20341 2 года назад

    Good review! Just picked up the same one myself. Taking it out in about a week camping at 12K feet.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      That sounds really awesome. I'm interested to know if you have the same condensation issue. Let me know how it goes please. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @erikeduardogalvezcifuentes5144
    @erikeduardogalvezcifuentes5144 2 года назад

    Weird question haha
    How many of those gray pins does it have? I bought one and it only has 4 of them.
    I want to check before going back to the store.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      I don't know for sure but its a-lot more than 4. I'm sure they would get you some more if you only got 4. Thanks for watching.

  • @nickhartwell9692
    @nickhartwell9692 2 года назад +5

    this ammount of condensation is typical to 1 man tents of all price points.. big agnes, nemo, smd, zpacks etc.. this condensation is normal because a 1P tent is such a small space. this condensation is from you breathing. this is not a flaw..

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад +3

      I'd agree generally but I have several 1 man tents that don't produce as much condensation. I think it had something to do with how high the humidity was that night. Thanks for watching and contributing.

    • @JmarcusSteal
      @JmarcusSteal Год назад +1

      @@MikeWilley what are your one man’s that don’t produce much condensation?

  • @monocogenit1
    @monocogenit1 2 года назад

    Prob condensation. Little ham fisted with those zippers, maybe? Just ordered one as well, 30% off $229. My worry is the sl1 is a bit small. Thanks for vid btw.

    • @MikeWilley
      @MikeWilley  2 года назад

      I think it was condensation. Zippers were a little struggle but I think it was mainly due to only using one hand although some others have mentioned they struggled with the zippers a little. Thanks for watching and commenting.