REI Co-op · Updated June 2026
REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent: price & specs
REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent is listed at $489 on rei.com as of 2026-06-27, #12 cheapest of 17 camping tents (median $399.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 32/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest camping tents: Coleman Sundome 4-Person Camping Tent — $117.99
- Best for Strong weather protection: CleverHiker rode out rainstorms and gales without leaks, and GearJunkie rates its wind-shedding pole frame the equal of the storm-proof Marmot Limestone above 30 mph; Rugged, mountaineering-grade build with a heavy-duty 150-denier floor and 3.5-season rating.
- Skip if Slower, fussier setup: five poles run through pole sleeves, requiring patience and dexterity is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$489How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.
Verify each point — 4 archived snapshots
- 2019-11-15 — $183.93 · snapshot ↗
- 2020-05-17 — $183.93 · snapshot ↗
- 2020-08-15 — $183.93 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-12-05 — $183.93 · snapshot ↗
Is the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent a good buy?
At $489, the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent is #12 cheapest of the 17 camping tents we track, where the median is $399.95. On the spec sheet, its doors of 2 is the highest of the 18, its capacity persons of 4 is above the median of the 18, and its packaged weight of 17.35 lb is above the median of the 14.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent
Two whitelisted outlets cover the exact REI Co-op Base Camp 4, both favorably. CleverHiker hands-on field-tested it (riding out springtime gales dry) within an REI-sponsored gear roundup, praising elite interior storage and rain protection while flagging the fussy five-pole setup. GearJunkie's commentary on the 4-person model appears in 'Compare' callout boxes attached to competitor reviews (Big Agnes Bunk House and Marmot Limestone) inside its 2026 best-camping-tents roundup, whose lead REI pick is the 6-person version; it praises the Base Camp 4's wind-shedding geodesic frame and 150-denier floor while flagging the low 60-inch peak. No source reported a tester-measured number; the dimensions cited are spec-sheet figures.
Based on 2 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2026-05-02–2026-05-26
Tested by CleverHiker, GearJunkie
Consistently praised
- Strong weather protection: CleverHiker rode out rainstorms and gales without leaks, and GearJunkie rates its wind-shedding pole frame the equal of the storm-proof Marmot Limestone above 30 mph · 2 sources
- Rugged, mountaineering-grade build with a heavy-duty 150-denier floor and 3.5-season rating
- Abundant interior storage with pockets from bottom to top
Commonly flagged
- Slower, fussier setup: five poles run through pole sleeves, requiring patience and dexterity
- Low ~60-inch peak height; campers over five feet tall cannot stand fully upright
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source contradiction; the two are complementary rather than conflicting. The honest caveat is depth of testing: CleverHiker physically used the 4-person tent in the field, but inside an REI-sponsored guide, while GearJunkie hands-on tested only the 6-person Base Camp, so its Base Camp 4 remarks are spec-informed comparison callouts rather than a dedicated test of the 4P. Every quantitative dimension cited (60-inch peak, 150-denier floor, 3.5-season rating) is a spec-sheet figure, not a tester-measured value, which is why no measured numbers are recorded.
The sources (2)
The REI Base Camp 4 has some of the best storage we've ever seen for a four-person camping tent.
this is the camping tent we would most want to be in in a rainstorm. We rode out some springtime gales without any precipitation seeping through.
It takes a little more time to set up than average; there are five poles that run through pole sleeves, which takes some patience and dexterity.
The Base Camp 4 is the mountain-grade choice, trading the standing-room height of the Bunkhouse for raw structural integrity.
The Base Camp 4 is the only front-country tent that can go toe-to-toe with the Limestone when the wind starts gusting over 30 mph.
You lose the ability to stand fully upright if you're over five feet tall
Specifications
| Price (US) | $489 MSRP per rei.com |
|---|---|
| Brand | REI Co-op |
| Released | — |
| Capacity persons | 4 |
| Type | car_camping |
| Packaged weight (lb) | 17.35 |
| Floor area (sq ft) | 59 |
| Peak height (in) | 63 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Rainfly included | Yes |
Source: rei.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by wildernesstimes.com. CORRECTED: peak height 60->63 in (REI/Treeline confirm 63 in), floor 60->59 sqft (REI official 59 sqft; 100x86 in), packaged weight 16.88->17.35 lb (REI lists 17 lb 5.6 oz; the 16.88 figure was a single low review estimate). 2 doors, full 360 rainfly, MSRP $489 confirmed via REI and Wilderness Times. Verified June 2026.
Is the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent worth it vs cheaper camping tents?
REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent against its closest cheaper and pricier camping tents on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Capacity persons | Type | Packaged weight (lb) | Floor area (sq ft) | Peak height (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent this | $489 | 4 | car_camping | 17.35 | 59 | 63 |
| Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Tent | $449 | 2 | backpacking | — | 28 | 43.5 |
| Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent | $499.95 | 2 | backpacking | — | 28 | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent?
Two whitelisted outlets cover the exact REI Co-op Base Camp 4, both favorably. CleverHiker hands-on field-tested it (riding out springtime gales dry) within an REI-sponsored gear roundup, praising elite interior storage and rain protection while flagging the fussy five-pole setup. GearJunkie's commentary on the 4-person model appears in 'Compare' callout boxes attached to competitor reviews (Big Agnes Bunk House and Marmot Limestone) inside its 2026 best-camping-tents roundup, whose lead REI pick is the 6-person version; it praises the Base Camp 4's wind-shedding geodesic frame and 150-denier floor while flagging the low 60-inch peak. No source reported a tester-measured number; the dimensions cited are spec-sheet figures. Praised: Strong weather protection: CleverHiker rode out rainstorms and gales without leaks, and GearJunkie rates its wind-shedding pole frame the equal of the storm-proof Marmot Limestone above 30 mph; Rugged, mountaineering-grade build with a heavy-duty 150-denier floor and 3.5-season rating; Abundant interior storage with pockets from bottom to top. Flagged: Slower, fussier setup: five poles run through pole sleeves, requiring patience and dexterity; Low ~60-inch peak height; campers over five feet tall cannot stand fully upright. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent cost?
The REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent has a US price of $489 (MSRP per rei.com), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent compare on price?
At $489, the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent is #12 cheapest of the 17 camping tents we track, where the median is $399.95.
Has the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent's price dropped?
No — since 2019-11-15 the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent has risen 165.9%, from $183.93 to $489; the lowest we have recorded is $183.93 (2019-11-15).
What is the lowest price the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent is $183.93 on 2019-11-15.
Is now a good time to buy the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent?
The REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent is currently $489; the lowest we have recorded is $183.93 (2019-11-15). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent's key specs?
REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent (REI Co-op): capacity persons 4, type car_camping, packaged weight lb 17.35, floor area sqft 59, peak height in 63. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $489 at rei.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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