Discovery Trail 2

Kelty all day every day in that price range. Discovery Element 4 and it's footprint is well under budget and gets you to a little more comfortable size for storing your gear. If you're backpacking or otherwise prioritizing size/weight the Discovery Trail 2 or Grand Mesa 2 would work as well.

Going with a 2-person tent is definitely the right call with the doggo for sure and out of the ones you’re considering, the Marmot Tungsten 2P is probably the most reliable based on my personal opinion Full disclosure it’s a bit heavier than the others but it’s roomy, has solid ventilation, and holds up pretty well over the few years I used it PLUS their good warranty The Kelty Discovery Trail 2 is okay too cuz it’s durable and easy to set up but I think it has a bit less interior space compared to the Marmot especially with a big dog You can try [11 Best Two Person Tents for Camping and Backpacking in 2025](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) to see your other options too

My suggestion this year for new scouts has been the Kelty discovery trail 2 person tent. It’s about $120 and 4lbs. (And there are coupons out there to get it a little cheaper) For our troop the scouts tend to solo camp, so a 2 man is the right size to give them a little bit of room and light enough to carry backpacking. Plus in case someone forgets their poles we can get two into the tent :) However, absolutely have them ask their scoutmaster. They have been asked this question a LOT and if they are anything like me have a solid recommendation in their back pocket. :)

I got the Discovery Trail from Kelty myself. It's out of stock right now but they have a lot of great options. It's light, ridiculously easy to set up and tear down, has a small vestibule for your shoes and stuff, and enough room for you and your pack.  https://kelty.com/products/discovery-trail-2?_pos=6&_fid=8ec700da1&_ss=c&variant=44267895128240

I have a Kelty discovery Trail 2 that has been excellent over the last few years. I JUST picked up a Nemo Dragonfly Osmo 2 from REI on sale and its AWESOME.

I’m cheap and like to backpack and camp. Kelty has stuff that works for me. I have a 2 person standalone tent that weighs about 5 lbs. I’ve had it for almost ten years with moderate use and few complaints. I am about to upgrade though as it can produce some condensation and it could be a little lighter. I’ve also got a Kelty 20 degree mummy style sleeping bag that works well for me. It’s light weight and compresses down to a little bit bigger than a softball. Hope this helps.

I just bought the Kelty Discovery for an upcoming trip. Fits in my bag well and I think it’s going to do good.