Jon Almquist

REI Tents Product Manager

Jon Almquist is the tents product manager at REI Co-op headquarters in Washington state.

Latest Articles

Care and Repair
How to Fix a Tent Pole
98 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars
Learn how to fix a broken tent pole in the field and at home.
Care and Repair
How to Repair a Tent
121 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars
Learn how to do some simple tent repairs, such as fixing a pole and patching tears, both in the field and at home.
Skills
How to Set Up a Tent
200 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars
Learn how to select a good campsite and get tips on setting up your footprint, poles, rainfly and guylines when you’re pitching your tent.
Care and Repair
Tent Care Basics
461 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars
Learn how to extend the life of your tent by proper setup and takedown; also get tips on how to clean, dry, store and restore it at home.