REI Co-op Passage 2 vs The North Face Stormbreak 2

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

The North Face Stormbreak 2 is the lighter option — 80 g lighter than the REI Co-op Passage 2 (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	REI Co-op Passage 2	The North Face Stormbreak 2
Weight	1,950 g · 1.950 kg · 4.30 lb	1,870 g · 1.870 kg · 4.12 lb
Brand	REI Co-op	The North Face
Category	Shelter	Shelter

REI Co-op Passage 2

1,950 g

Durable and affordable 2-person backpacking tent.

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The North Face Stormbreak 2

1,870 g

Durable 2-person 3-season tent with aluminium poles.

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REI Co-op Passage 2 vs The North Face Stormbreak 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Stormbreak 2 wins — at 1,870 g it is 80 g (4%) 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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