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Hilleberg Soulo vs REI Co-op Passage 2

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

Hilleberg Soulo is the lighter option — 450 g lighter than the REI Co-op Passage 2 (23% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hilleberg Soulo REI Co-op Passage 2
Weight 1,500 g · 1.500 kg · 3.31 lb 1,950 g · 1.950 kg · 4.30 lb
Brand Hilleberg REI Co-op
Category Shelter Shelter
Hilleberg Soulo
1,500 g

Freestanding 1-person 4-season tent with excellent stability.

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REI Co-op Passage 2
1,950 g

Durable and affordable 2-person backpacking tent.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Hilleberg Soulo wins — at 1,500 g it is 450 g (23%) 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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