Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs REI Co-op Passage 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Two-person ultralight shelter, 1.9lbs, with stronger fly zippers and floor fabric
Durable and affordable 2-person backpacking tent.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs REI Co-op Passage 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 wins — at 890 g it is 1,060 g (54%) lighter than the REI Co-op Passage 2 (1,950 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.