Alps Comet 2.0 Tent

I see that REI has the Alps Comet 2.0 on closeout for less then $100 so I thought a review was in order. I have had this tent for three years now and have been very happy with it. I also looked at the MSR Zoid which was about 4 times more expensive. Trust me the quality of the MSR may be marginally better, but not 4 times better. The Alps Comet will stand up to weather and wind and I have no qualms taking it out for all my summer and fall trips. It is pretty light but not the lightest. For me, I'm not willing to pay an extra $200 to save 8 oz of weight. But that is just me. I'm sure you can find more detailed reviews but let me cut to the chase of what I think you should know.

Cons

• It is not free standing. So if you have to pitch on solid rock this is not the tent for you.
• You can't stand up in it. But how many backpacking tents can you do this in anyway. You can sit up in it.
• You need to spend a couple minutes picking your site since once you pitch it you can't just pick it up and move it.
  

Pros

• It is long. This leaves some room down at your feet for a sweatshirt, or something else that you just don't want outside or near you. I have always thought is would be just right our Jack Russell or anyother smaller dog.
• It has two doors which I rate a big plus.
• It is well ventilated. I've never has a problem with condensation
• It is water tight. I don't worry about leaks
  
• It has two vestibules which is something I don't want to ever be wtihout. Each vestibule is big enough for boots and backpack. No more getting thing things mixed up.
  
• You can stand up in it! If you unzip the door all the way and stand up you will be standing on the tent floor. I love this when it comes to taking off and putting on my boots. Standing up you can kick off one boot, step inside with that foot and then kick off the other and you are inside the tent without tracking a bunch of crud from your shoes in. It works just as slick for putting shoes on and for getting dressed.
• There is a wall pocket on each side you so each person gets their own place to keep their small items.

Sometimes simpler is better. The Alps Comet just works. All in all, this is one of the best deals I've found. I don't know how long REI-Outlet will have these so you better move fast if you want one.