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MSR FreeLite 1 vs REI Co-op Passage 2

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

MSR FreeLite 1 is the lighter option — 1,270 g lighter than the REI Co-op Passage 2 (65% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR FreeLite 1 REI Co-op Passage 2
Weight 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb 1,950 g · 1.950 kg · 4.30 lb
Brand MSR REI Co-op
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR FreeLite 1
680 g

Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent for fast and light trips.

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REI Co-op Passage 2
1,950 g

Durable and affordable 2-person backpacking tent.

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MSR FreeLite 1 vs REI Co-op Passage 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR FreeLite 1 wins — at 680 g it is 1,270 g (65%) 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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