This Tent Is So Foolproof It Feels Like Cheating. And It Might Just Change How You Camp.
created: June 27, 2025, 7:35 p.m. | updated: June 28, 2025, 2:18 a.m.
Whether you’re camping-curious or you practically live in the great outdoors, the may be the most simple, high-value tent you can buy.
It sets up in mere minutes, feels plenty roomy for a two-person tent, ventilates well, and includes a feature that most competitors charge extra for: a well-fitted footprint to protect your tent floor and keep you dry in sketchy weather.
Adrienne breaks down why she’s been using versions of the Half Dome 2 for years, why the footprint matters more than you think, and what to look for if you’re buying your first “one-quiver” tent.
Meanwhile, Andrew and John discover that yes, you can pitch this tent without instructions—but it would be helpful to have them anyway.
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