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REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint vs Kelty Late Start 2 Tent

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kelty Late Start 2 Tent is cheaper at $159.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint or Kelty Late Start 2 Tent?

The REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint Kelty Late Start 2 Tent
US price $159.95 MSRP per kelty.com
BrandREI Co-opKelty
Released
Capacity persons 2 2
Type backpacking backpacking
Packaged weight (lb) 4.69 4.75
Floor area (sq ft) 33.8 30.6
Peak height (in) 42 43
Doors 2 1
Seasons 3-season 3-season
Rainfly included Yes Yes
Release

Sources — REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint: rei.com (verified 2026-06-20). Kelty Late Start 2 Tent: kelty.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint and Kelty Late Start 2 Tent?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packaged weight (lb): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 4.69 vs Kelty Late Start 2 Tent 4.75
  • Floor area (sq ft): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 33.8 vs Kelty Late Start 2 Tent 30.6
  • Peak height (in): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 42 vs Kelty Late Start 2 Tent 43
  • Doors: REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 2 vs Kelty Late Start 2 Tent 1

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