REI Base Camp 6

REI Base Camp 6 Review



Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)
 




2009 Writer
busycharles
Carrington, ND

Base camp 6 is so easy to put up...

5 star rating

quality conscious, nature lover, a woman, outdoorsman, A happily married mother of 2, loving this product, looking for durability
Pros

    comfortable, waterproof, lightweight, very sturdy, 3-season, Sturdy design, easy setup, Full-coverage polyester rainfly with fac, great family camping tent, easy take-down, abrasion-resistant floor

Cons
    a little small for 6

AUG
11
2008
 

It was so easy to put up that I could have done it with out the help of my husband! In fact I think if it weren't for him trying to help me the first time we set it up I would have had it up sooner!!! It comes all nicely folded in a bag with the poles sorted into groups. The poles have an elastic band inside of them that hold them together and make set up a breeze. Even the rainfly took under 5 minuets to set up.

There is plenty of room inside with nice little mesh pockets to help you keep things organized and handy including a mesh attic. There are 2 large D shaped doors that aid in ventilation, and make it easy to get in and out.

Inside the tent we set up an air bed for my husband and I, our 2 girls sleep on the floor next to us in a sleeping bag and then we have a German Shepherd dog that sleeps at the foot of our bed (not on it) and there is still room for a suitcase and a cooler in there. So far we have only been able to take it out twice for 1 night only trips... I can't wait till we get more time to stay in it longer.



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JPScamper wrote on May 18, 2009 at 2:23PM

I bought the 2009 basecamp 6, and would actually prefer last year's model. The new one has more venting than I'd like for snowy seasons I tend to camp in. It's perfect for summer campers though. If you are anyone are interested in selling/swapping models, please call 248-765-2026. Thanks!