User Review: REI Gimme Shelter Tent

REI Gimme Shelter Tent
Above: The current Gimme Shelter Tent, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 5, 2007 by Paul Griffith

Rating:
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: very easy
Weight: about 3 lbs, w/o poles, etc.
Price Paid: don't remember - on sale. Less than $100

Have used the shelter several times, in rain, snow and mixed. Very easy to pitch, and with the floor, very dry and comfortable. We always use pack covers, so gear space is really no problem. Pitching it as a roof over a snow pit would be easy and make a great space. No problems with leaks and condensation - especially if used without the floor. The vent seems adequate. In good weather or clearing periods, the entirely open front gives a great view.

You can see pix of the shelter in action at:
http://www.europa.com/~paulg/pix/lucielleamigo.html
and
http://www.europa.com/~paulg/pix/steensam06.html

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