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Life in the Dog House: A Survey of the One-Person Tent, With History

Jan 15, 2021 by John Seward

Some observations on cheap one-person shelters, including on their design, proliferation, and history, and comparison between some shelters.

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REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent Review

Nov 24, 2020 by Mark Wetherington

The REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent is a two-person hybrid single/double-wall shelter with dual entrances and vestibules. It is non-freestanding and can be pitched with two trekking poles to save weight or by using the included pole set.

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NEMO Hornet Elite 2P Review

Sep 11, 2020 by George Harris

The NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite 2P (33 oz / 935 g, $499.95) is a semi-freestanding, double-walled, ultralight tent. It features design touches meant to increase the volume of the tent while not adding additional weight.

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