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REI Passage 1 Tent

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The REI Passage 1 is a classic, freestanding dome tent with an X-pole design. Passage 1 offers a simple setup and low weight for 1 backpacker.

Asymmetrical shape and side entry vestibule maximize interior volume and livable versatility
Easy setup using equal-length aluminum poles, quick-attachment clips and color coding
Angled poles maximize usable interior volume
Seam-sealed polyester fly ensure a waterproof, durable and sag-free shelter
Seam-sealed insider floor provides the waterproofness of a bathtub floor and the taut pitch of a cut-in floor, combined with the abrasion resistance of nylon
No-Wick welded construction ensures that moisture won’t wick through susceptible areas such as guyout points, pole wraps or zippers in wet conditions
Fully adjustable, high-level vents mitigate condensation, drawing cool air under the fly from the lower perimeter and exhausting warm, moist air
The REI Passage 1 tent offers multiple interior storage options provided by various combinations of mesh side pockets and hang loops located throughout
Packaged in compression storage/carry sack with 5 stakes and 2 guylines and tensioners

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REI Passage 1 Tent Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

REI Passage 1 Tent

4.5

(based on 26 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (25)
Comfortable (23)
Lightweight (20)
Fly works well (16)
Durable (15)

Cons

Poor fly design (5)
Condensation (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (24)
Car camping (7)
Mountaineering (4)
Backyard (3)
Beach (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (9), Outdoor professional (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (12), Survivalist / minimalist (12)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (25)

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May

2013

5.0

I FIT!

By Trek8500

from New Hartford,NY

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

None so far

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

I love it and I fit! I'm 6ft 2in and I can stretch out in this tent. I've had so called two-man tents that I couldn't(they would be wider but not as long) The tent was easy to set up( come on REI add the extra stake) The fly has enough space for my pack and boots. It with stood some steady winds and rains at Lake Durant,NY and so far it doesn't give me a lot of condensation. Yes it's not the lightest but does what I bought it to do!And what a great price.

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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Tent!

By PRay

from Palo Alto, CA

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Fly zipper catches a lot

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping
Climbing

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

Used this tent for an entire NorCal winter. Every night. The season proved to be a colder and wetter one than usual and this tent worked out great!

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Apr

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best 1 Person Tent

By Donchyaknow

from Fargo, ND

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach
Canoeing
Mountaineering

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

So far I have slept in this tent about 100 nights. I used it while canoe guiding on the Bloodvein and Gamon rivers in Manitoba for 4 float plane expeditions. It fit well in my small guide pack. I have also used it in the Grand Canyon and in Hawaii. I love that it's free standing, great for no topsoil Canadian shield ground. Also great if you want to spend a night on your apartment building roof without using stakes (see picture). It's definitely waterproof and durable. Doesn't need a groundcloth. Buy an extra stake (it only comes with 5) and a stuff sack to pack the tent/rainfly and poles/stakes separately. This saves an immense amount of space and allows for a lot more compression. There is absolutely no tent that can come close to the quality of this one unless you're willing to spend two or three times more. I plan on using the tent to through hike the John Muir Trail in California in August.

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Apr

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good tent at great price

By SwissGuy

from Providence, RI

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Not enough stakes

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

The Passage one is, you guessed it, a 1 man tent, meaning you should not expect a roomy backcountry palace. However, I'm 6'2" and fit in it just fine in my bag, can sit up and move around comfortably, and this tent lacks the coffin-like claustrophobia you sometimes get in solo tents (Looking at you, Eureka Solitaire).

The side door entry with vestibule makes it easy to get in and out of with no troubles, and the vestibule comfortably fits my 45l bag and a pair of boots.

Inside the tent the gear loft and pockets are a good design feature at this pricepoint, glad to have them. My only real gripes with this tent are that it honestly needs to come with 1 more stake and that the rainfly vent is inaccessible from inside the tent.

Overall, I would buy this tent any day of the week.

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Mar

2013

5.0

A good tent for solo camping

By Jaybo - senior hiker

from Santa Fe NM

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

I often camp alone (with my SPOT beacon!) and find this tent to be ideal. It's light enough to carry -- I'm 69 years old -- and relatively easy to set up. It's just the right size and the vestibule is ample for my boots and backpack. One reviewer couldn't figure out the rain fly, but instructions are right on the bag. As with all tents I use guy lines on the fly for maximum ventilation.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good for the Money

By mtbikepacking

from Nashville, TN

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

BikePacking
Canoe Camping
Kayak Touring

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

5 Stars just because it was inexpensive. Only 5 stakes, come on guys - a minimum would be 6. There are 8 places to stake down the tent. Could use another 12-18" of fly cover at the opening for more gear and cooking. Fly fit to the tent is a little "off" with slack. A back window would be nice. There is a center spreader pole, looks like a design afterthought. Like I said, for the price 5 Stars.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Passage 1, Two thumbs up

By Old-Guy

from San Ramon, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

With cool weather expected after a few days of rain I knew a tarp tent wouldn't be enough to keep me dry at Point Reyes.
The Passage 1 was purchased at the local REI outlet and was slipped right into my pack. The X pole design was easy to figure out and set up. With the color coded poles. The fly fit right over and tighten up after staking the free standing tent down. The weather didn't disapoint me, a steady 20 mph with higher blowing gusts. Made getting into the Passage 1 and getting away from the wind, blissfull. The Passage 1 stood up strong through the evening of blowing wind.
Waking up the next morning, after a peaceful, warm night of sleep. I found some condensation on the inside of the fly. But getting out of the tent revealed, heavy moisture standing on the outer fly. I was pleasantly happy, how dry I remained throughout the blowing evening wind and Pt. Reyes dew. While others in the goup had wet and muddy sleeping bags from using tarp tents. My sleeping bag remained dry and ready to use at our next stop.
There was plenty of room for my 5'10" inside the Passage 1, with a small stuff sack of clothing. The rest of my gear stowed easily under the tents fly.
The Passage 1 is a very nice one person free standing tent.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great tent, great price!

By GeoCait13

from Houston, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

I purchased this tent to take on my first backpacking trip to Big Bend NP. I wanted something inexpensive just in case I didn't enjoy backpacking (hey, you never know...). As precipitation in Big Bend isn't really an issue I just packed the tent, footprint and poles in my pack. (In retrospect I should have taken the fly for wind/warmth purposes, but I wanted to see the stars). The tent was easy to set up and very sturdy once staked down. I LOVE the side entrance. And in the evenings, my boyfriend climbed in with me to play cards - we could sit facing each other comfortably sitting indian-style. Being petite at 5'3" tall, I felt that there was plenty of room. All told, this was a great tent and I have no intention of getting a pricier replacement for it in the near future.

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Feb

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

It is pretty light weight

By Sphenie9

from Northridge, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

The tent is great, I am not impressed with the design of the rain fly.
Where I used it was quite windy and the fly does not pull taut on one part when it is secured to the ground. So it was a very noisy night.

Otherwise, it is a great tent for one person. There is room at my feet for my pack and there is room under the fly for my boots.
I would recommend this tent for summer backpacking trips, not winter/fall trips.

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Feb

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Tent !

By The Weekender

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 1 Tent:

I purchased this tent in 2012 for a 9 day float trip on the Kobuk River north of the Arctic Circle. The tent is both compact and lightweight. Set up is very easy and after a few days of setup/take down, it only took 5-10 minutes on average. We experienced all types of weather including 30-40 mph winds, heavy rains and temps of 70-85 degrees and the tent performed flawlessly. Air circulation is excellent.Interior room is also excellent as is vestibule area. I would recommend purchasing a set of MSR Groundhog stakes for varying ground conditions. Build quality/design is outstanding and you won't find a better tent for the price.