As a result, the Passage felt a little cramped with both of us sitting inside, although lying down wasn’t an issue. At floor level, the tent is moderately spacious, but the walls are far more slanted than higher-end designs that feature a center ridge pole to stretch the sides up and away from you (like REI’s own Half Dome SL and Trail Hut collections). With 31 square feet of floor area (listed at 88 x 52 in.) and a 40-inch peak height, the REI Co-op Passage 2 offers decent overall livability for two backpackers. Performance Livability and Interior Space To see how the Passage stacks up to the competition, see our articles on the best backpacking tents and best budget backpacking tents. But in terms of value, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more well-rounded design for less. At this price point, you do sacrifice some livability with a simple X-shaped pole structure, and the tent is fairly hefty and bulky compared to much of the modern (and more expensive) competition. For just $159, you get a durable build, two doors and vestibules, a full-coverage rainfly, and even an included footprint. REI Co-op’s Passage 2 is proof that you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a high-quality backpacking tent.
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