Replacement for REI Taj 3?

[mwaalen]

So sad these tents are no longer available as ours is dun wore out. Want something with that amount of headroom, footprint, 2 doors, etc. etc.? I'll do the research if needed but just hoping someone has already done so.

Thanx
Micah

 

[kahel]

may you have a look to this one?!

EXPED Orion III Extreme

Orion III Extreme - Tent | Exped

Robust and comfortable shelter for demanding adventures

www.exped.com

regards
michael

I have the Orion II and can recommend it without reservation.

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[mwaalen]

Thanks for the suggestion Michael. That is quite a tent! I just watched a video of two people setting one up. Is it easy enough to do by oneself?

 

[kahel]

Is it easy enough to do by oneself?

yes it works.

 

[SouthernKevlar]

I have been using an Exped Orion 3 since since 2019. It is my Go-To tent (out of 6 tents) for any trip unless I am going ultra-light, need my 6 person tent for space or a car-camping pop-up tent for rough use and a loaner. I have spent 34 nights in the Orion 3 during conditions ranging from 40 MPH wind driven-rain to desert camping and it has preformed and held up very well. It is the best ventilated 4 season tent that I have ever used. The many well thought out details built into this tent are amazing.

I also have 2 sleeping bags made by Exped and again the attention to detail is impressive. I do not understand why this Swiss company doesn't have a larger market share in the USA. Thumbs up to their products.

 

[clemency]

Not familiar with this tent, but it looks many other tents of that style. Is there something special about it?

That said, if I was tent shopping I'd be looking for something with a good, usable fly-first design. The Durston x-dome is an example, but is more of a backpackng tent and is not available as a 3-person. The Taiji series here is another option, though I'm not familiar with the company.

FREESTANDING TENT - 3F UL GEAR Ultralight Outdoor Gears

3fulgear.com