[/quote]The ultra high end tents are certainly nicer than the REI quarter domes, but for the price they are amazing. [/quote]

very true! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> i couldnt even afford an REI tent, so i went with eureka apex 2xt
and i love that thing, nice mesh for stargazing. and it actually fits 2 people plus gear!