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How much does the REI Passage 2 weight?

How much does the REI Passage 2 weight?

This Product

This Product REI Co-op Passage 2 REI Co-op Passage 1
Measured Packaged Weight 5.23 lbs 4.21 lbs
Floor Area 31 sq ft 20 sq ft
Packed Size 8 x 18 in 7.5 x 17 in
Dimensions 88 x 52 in 88 x 36 in

Who makes REI brand?

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

Type Consumers’ co-operative
Net income $21 million (2019)
Members 24.5 million
Number of employees 15,000
Website rei.com

Should I get 1 or 2 person tent?

A good rule of thumb when shopping for tents is to go up one person to maximize your comfort: 1-person tents are usually tight for one person, 2-person tents are usually tight for 2, etc. However, if you’re backpacking, and want to save as much weight as possible, then you should try to deal with the tight space.

What is minimum trail weight?

Trail weight — or minimum weight — is how much the tent weighs without the non-essential components. At a minimum, this should include the poles, tent body, and rain fly. Some manufacturers include stakes and guy lines when calculating trail weight.

How do you pack a tent in a backpack?

The best place to pack a tent in a backpack is in the middle against your back. For most hikers, this is the most comfortable place to carry heavy items and helps balance your weight. I personally pack the tent body and rainfly inside my backpack but lash the tent poles to the exterior of my backpack.

Is REI good quality?

To be sure, it’s pricier than the sort of bargain-basement off-brand gear you might find at, say, Walmart, but often less than more recognizable brands. However, the quality is surprisingly on-par or better than many of those brands.

Is REI stuff made in China?

Around the nation, REI has long opposed personal protection in its stores and has signs posted prohibiting firearms or weapons (including knives) on its premises. And while those Bell bike helmets are made in the USA, the vast majority of REI inventory is made in China, with Vietnam as a growing contributor.

Is a 4 season tent worth it?

And if winter camping is only a once-a-year (or less) occasion, you’re better off borrowing or renting. For those who do more winter camping, a four-season is a great second tent. Made for ski and snowshoe camping, they’re also ideal for mountaineering in summer, when snow, wind, and cold are possible.

Is an 8 person tent too big?

Determining the Right Size An 8-person tent can be perfect for 8 campers or a family of four if they carry a lot of gear. This is why you need to consider your camping needs.

What should you not take backpacking?

To help you pack light, here is a list of things you should consider not packing for a trip.

  • Jewelry and Valuables.
  • Heavy Zoom Lenses For Your Camera.
  • Extra Toiletries.
  • Too Many Cotton Clothes.
  • More Than One Pair of Jeans.
  • Those Nice Shoes.
  • Hiking Boots.
  • More Than One Heavy Jacket.

How heavy should a backpacking pack be?

A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 30 pounds for backpacking.) A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight.

Is there a free version of passage 2?

PASSaGE 2 is provided FREE for use in research and education (see terms below). To download the Windows version of PASSaGE 2, please fill in the information below. This information is used as a means to track the number of users and (optionally) to allow you to be kept informed of updates and news about PASSaGE.

How big is the passage 2 tent at REI?

A simple design for 2 people (or 1 and lots of gear), the REI Co-op Passage 2 tent is your 3-season cocoon, featuring ample interior space, 2 doors and 2 vestibules with plenty of room under the fly. Imported. Can I purchase a replacement fly?

Which is better the passage 2 or the Half Dome 2?

The Passage 2 tent is better in rainy conditions. There are vestibules on both sides that come down to inches above the ground, unlike the Half Dome 2. The vestibules also allow you to store gear like boots or your pack outside the tent, but under cover. Helpful? The Half Dome 2 is overall a lighter weight tent.

What kind of computer do you need for passage 2?

The GUI version of PASSaGE 2 is developed for use on Microsoft Windows® operating systems: Windows 95/98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and Win7. We recommend a computer with at least 256 MB of RAM, 50 MB hard disk space, and a mid-level Pentium processor or equivalent.