At 30 percent off, REI’s Flash Air 1 is a solid option for hikers who want to lighten their kit.
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Published July 23, 2026 03:31 pm
If you’re dipping your toe into the lighter side of backpacking, swapping out your traditional backpacking tent for a vented shelter is one of the most consequential changes you can make, but also one of the most expensive. While it may not have the smart offset design of the Durston Packing about the size of a two-liter Nalgene, the Flash Air 1 has an 8.4-square-foot vestibule to hold gear. Ripstop nylon bathtub flooring keeps the inside of your shelter dry. Leave the single poles at home and pitch with trekking poles to save .8 ounces off trail weight.
