UL Granite 2P

Our whole girls troop uses the Alps Taurus outfitter series of tents. If you get your daughter the 4p tent, it can comfortably fit two, and even three if they have to do a triple buddy instead of a pair. It’s a bit sturdier than the non-outfitter tents and is about 7lbs. We use the hiker direct discount so the cost is reduced, looks like 169 instead of 279. My husband has an alps Lynx 2 person tent, but I prefer my Featherstone Granite 2p if it’s just me. A bit small for a two person tent but plenty big for just me. It’s also under 5lbs and when it’s on sale it runs around $140 (currently sold out, usually sold out, get on their reminder list). The featherstone is a bit chilly in the winter so I take my husbands Alps Lynx.

I second the Featherstone UL Granite 2 person. Great tent with a lot of features that compare with more expensive iterations of the design. Video comparing it to others below. https://youtu.be/stSFZ4ugxTs?si=kBghHCtwW0pkBdQs

https://www.featherstoneoutdoor.com/products/featherstone-backpacking-tent-ulgn2p?srsltid=AfmBOooR2G-4sSAN4Qkt50ubZ6Js1C8G6JP8MzigFLkjqzFBcx58HnKH Two person ultralight tent $140

I have the featherstone granite 2 person tent and I love it it’s not crazy light weight it’s 5 pounds with all the stakes and footprint but they also have a Trecking pole tent that looks good I would recommend you look at there stuff

I have the Granite 2p as well.. I use it for trips with my 9yo and it's fantastic

Of the 2, I would get the CORE tent.  I actually have a tent from that brand and it's decent for car-camping.  It's going to be too heavy for backpacking though. If you're looking for an affordable 2 Person tent that's good quality and still light enough to carry, look at the Featherstone Granite 2p.  I have been using one since it came out and it's a solid option.