REI Is Selling a $580 3-Person Tent for Just $277 Right Now, and Campers Say It Holds Up Perfectly in Bad Weather
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As romantic as “sleeping under the stars” sounds, sleeping under a tent that’s under the stars is undoubtedly a much better strategy. If you find yourself in need of a tent at the outset of the camping season, look no further than this 3-person model from a trusted brand that’s more than half off at REI Outlet right now.
The Mountain Hardwear Aspect 3 Tent is just $277 right now, a far cry from its $580 list price. You'll see it for $370 at REI, but now through June 17, REI members can use the code OUTCAMP25 at checkout to take an extra 25% off, bringing the total discount up to 52%. And if you’re not a member, you can join for life for just $30, way less than the discount you get when buying this tent. The Aspect 3 has earned 20 five-star ratings, and reviews say it’s “easy to set up,” “super light,” and “well designed.”
Mountain Hardwear Aspect 3 Tent, $277 (was $580) at REI
This 3-person, 3-season tent packs small enough (6-by-22.5 inches) and is light enough (4 pounds, 2 ounces) for backpackers to carry with ease. It’s easy to ventilate thanks to the dual mesh doors and a mesh upper canopy, the latter of which also gives you star views from inside. The rainfly is coated in a silicone that adds protection from both water and sun. The interior also has four storage pockets that can keep gear off the ground.
“I couldn't be happier with this tent,” one shopper wrote. “Its first trip was to Patagonia. The weather was wild and windy, it rained non-stop, and this tent kept us dry the entire time in the backcountry.” And waterproofing is just half of it: They also said the “poles have great flex to handle some heavy winds. We watched tents collapse around us, but the Aspect didn't even break a pole.”
One experienced camper wrote that they opted for this tent “because the packed size and weight were smaller than other 2-person tents,” and they wanted a bit of extra space when camping, particularly if bad weather hits. “The Aspect 3 set up fast and, even more importantly, packed up fast and easy,” thanks to the impressive pole system.
The Mountain Hardwear Aspect 3 Tent is light, tough, and a great way to comfortably spend more time in the great outdoors. With a discount of more than 50%, we wouldn’t be surprised if it sells out, so don’t wait until the last day of this sale, Tuesday, June 17, to pick one up.