Flash 2

For years, I used an REI Flash Dome 2 person freestanding tent (I think that is what it is named). It could not be easier to set up. I can yank it out of the stuff sack, assemble the pole 'spider' and have the main body clipped to that within 1 min. Putting on the fly takes another 1.5 min. It honestly takes me longer to pick the pinecones and rocks out of the tent site. The tent always deals with rain storms perfectly, never a leak. If you practice your tent setup / takedown a couple times at home, it will go very fast when you are out in the wilderness. That tent was moderately light (44 oz), so not 'ultralight' per se, but I mention it here because I am still impressed by its ease of use.

I mean the rei flash 2 is on sale this weekend for ~$340 if you wanna treat yourself, I’ve loved mine so far.

Yep that’s the backpacking tent I have as well. Love REI gear. The footprint is a no brainer if you want to stay dry for sure! 

Yes! My 2 person REI backpacking tent is awesome. Just enough room, easy to set up and breakdown, affordable, and has lasted a decade already with no problems. I strongly recommend to new tent to users to make the investment of buying the “footprint” if theres one that corresponds with your exact tent, or throwing a tarp underneath your tent. And be sure to lay it out in the sun to dry before packing up if possible, or do so once you get home. Just don’t pack up a wet tent for weeks or months.

I use an rei 2 person tent and it works great for me and one dog but 2 people is kinda pushing it. Rei stuff is great for the price but it’s mostly intro gear

REI 2 person tent. Easy setup, small profile, gear storage.

REI tents are nice I have a 2 person was in a down pouring thunderstorm nothing got wet inside