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Hilleberg Akto vs REI Co-op Passage 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Hilleberg Akto is the lighter option — 950 g lighter than the REI Co-op Passage 2 (49% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hilleberg Akto REI Co-op Passage 2
Weight 1,000 g · 1.000 kg · 2.20 lb 1,950 g · 1.950 kg · 4.30 lb
Brand Hilleberg REI Co-op
Category Shelter Shelter
Hilleberg Akto
1,000 g

Compact 1-person 4-season tent. Perfect for solo alpine expeditions.

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REI Co-op Passage 2
1,950 g

Durable and affordable 2-person backpacking tent.

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Hilleberg Akto vs REI Co-op Passage 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hilleberg Akto wins — at 1,000 g it is 950 g (49%) 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.

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