REI Co-op - Passage 2

If you want a budget tent, the REI trailmade 2 should work fine. I used the previous version called the passage too. I added extra pullouts on the non-vestibule sides to keep them off the inner tent.

If you want a budget tent, the REI trailmade 2 should work fine. I used the previous version called the Passage 2. I added extra pullouts on the non-vestibule sides to keep them off the inner tent.

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.

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! 

I like the REI passage 2 tent. It’s enough room for two, but I usually just use it solo. Love that tent. Doors on both sides. Easy set up. Great tent.

Depending what you’re using it for! Do you go camping with your car? Or do you do backcountry hiking? If you’re gonna be carrying your tent you want to go for as lightweight as possible. Ounces really add up. I have an rei brand two person tent that’s super light and still spacious enough for two. If you won’t be carrying it on your back, you can go for more space, maybe a more heavy duty rain cover depending on your most common terrain. I would also find a tent that has its own footprint that can attach to the bottom. Saves on time and space when setting up. :)

I carry my tent in a fork bag I have strapped to my front fork. It’s just a cheap REI 2 person free standing tent, surprising light weight from my perspective. There are endless videos on YouTube about people’s gear list and where they pack them. [Like this](https://youtu.be/wZlIp8I_ll0?si=BFskriJj74N06t_l) [This](https://youtu.be/4yMKKxgAtNw?si=FT9h_ntHXqYJH7AJ) [Or this](https://youtu.be/j4axmSqU_lQ?si=gGY5p2Qo3JhSswxS)