A new for 2023 version of the Flash Air 2 is now available: https://snp.link/92ec5356 Changes include a small size and weight increase, the use of sustainable materials, and increasing the price to $399. Another similar tent was released called the Flash 2, which is the freestanding sibling to the Flash Air 2. See our full review here: https://www.adventurealan.com/product...

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Part 2, DEEP DIVE | Key things Buyers Need to Know
. Tips and Tricks for Pitching and Use
. Condensation Management 101 (how to reduce or eliminate it)
. Why the 2 Person Flash Air is Better than the 1p Flash Air 1

The REI Coop Flash Air 2 Tent https://snp.link/521b9314
is a 1.9 lb, full sized, 2person tent that costs under $300. Right off the bat, those specs set it in a class by itself (tents in this weight range usually cost $600 to even $800). As such, it’s a solid choice for any backpacker looking to save weight and cost, even if you’ve never used a tent like this before. But unlike many tents in this rarified weight range, it’s quite user friendly. The design, ease of setup, space, and moisturemanagement of the Flash Air 2 all work to create a great user experience, even for nonexpert backpackers.

Compared to the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent, the REI Coop Flash Air 2 Tent is almost a pound less and costs $150 less. On top of that, this is one of the first tents manufactured and sold by a major retailer using a proven hybrid singlewall, doublewalled ultralight tent design. Formerly, tents like this were solely the purview of cottage manufacturers like Tarptent or Six Moon Designs. Now you can get a similar tent offtheshelf and backed by REI’s reputation and excellent return policy.

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