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First Looks: REI Flash Air 1 Tent

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Apr 12, 2020 at 8:04 am #3641024

Kimble F
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@knf220gmail-com

I like the Flash Air 2 whe comparing it to the Tarptent.

Apr 12, 2020 at 8:09 am #3641025

Matthew / BPL
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@matthewkphx

Do we know the hydraulic head of the fabric? I’m suspect it’s not at TT/MLD levels.

Apr 12, 2020 at 10:26 am #3641043

David U
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@the-family-guy

“I like the Flash Air 2 whe comparing it to the Tarptent.”

Which Tarptent? Also, which Tarptent’s have you used and how long and in what conditions have you used your Flash Air 2?

Apr 15, 2020 at 8:08 pm #3641539

Luke R
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@luke-russell

Ryan, thanks for doing the initial look and answering questions. An unrelated question: what model of Arc’Teryx pants are you wearing in the video? Just curious, as I’ve had a hard time finding better fitting hiking pants, and they seem more fitted. Thanks!

Apr 16, 2020 at 9:43 am #3641598

tom c
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@teepee

this looks nearly identical in size & functionality to Dan Durston’s 1p “X-mid” tent, which is financed & sold by Drop (Massdrop): https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-1p

except Dan’s has more usable room due to the offset pole design, and is made from polyester (meaning it doesn’t stag noticeably overnight light nylon that gets damp, and it’s more UV resistant. Dan’s is larger, weights a few more ounces.

No affiliation other than I purchased the DD xmid, and love it.

Apr 18, 2020 at 1:54 pm #3641959

David U
BPL Member

@the-family-guy

Actually, it looks nothing like Dan’s creation. Quite frankly, not even kind of.

Apr 18, 2020 at 4:29 pm #3641980

Franco Darioli
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@franco
Locale: Gauche, CU.

I don’t see any similarity either, never mind the ‘nearly identical’ description.

Apr 19, 2020 at 8:08 pm #3642163

Eric Blumensaadt
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@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

Thanks Ryan. A good review that explains all the pros and cons of the tent. This tent offers unique solutions to several features backpackers want. And I like the subdued color. Good for stealth camping too.

Another well designed REI FLASH product. I’ve had two FLASH backpacks and liked both.

Now I own two REI FLASH insulated air mattresses (Insulated and All Season) and like them both. I shopped a lot for this type air mattress and feel I got quality mattresses that are light in comparison to similar ones on the market.
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