Based upon your recommendations, I was about to fire off my order for the Passage 2 to REI when I noticed that "other shoppers had looked at" the REI Camp Dome 2. Other than a $50 price difference, my untrained eye doesn't see any real difference between the two other than 6 inches in length and an ounce in weight. Can someone shed some light on why one is really better than the other?

Passage 2:
Floor dimension - 90x54
Square footage - 33.75
Weight - 4 lbs 14 oz
Price - $149

Camp Dome 2:
Floor dimension - 84x54
Square footage - 31.5
Weight - 4 lbs 15 oz
Price - $99

Thanks!

After reading ALL of the reviews for both tents, it seems that the Camp Dome 2 isn't really as long as the specs indicate and is cramped for people 6' or taller. The Passage 2 is on its way!

My guess is that the price difference is a result of the fly. The Passage has a larger fly with zippers. That means more material, and zippers that you have to add to the cost. If you were camping in snow, then I would say to pick the Passage. But, in south Texas, you need as much ventilation as you can get. So, the Camp Dome is probably the better choice for you.

I have the Passage 2.

The Camp Dome seems to have a smaller fly/and now vestibule.

The Passage two has a sizable vestibule/fly overhang on both sides with an entrance on each side. Definitely a plus if you will be using it with two people as you do not have to climb over each other to get out.

I am very happy with my passage 2... Hope you are too!

By the way, Passage 2 has an excellent ventilation system, even with the fly - with the roll back vestibule areas and what not.

I have the camp dome 2.... It does have 2 doors. Also, I'm 5'11, and I fit perfectly with my girlfriend, however, I wouldn't want to be much taller in the tent.

I chose the camp dome 2 because I want the least amount of stakes as possible. I only need a total of four for the corners.

I haven't used it yet but in setting up I really like my Passage 2. Very easy and fast to setup, even as a first time try with no instructions I did it in about 5 minutes. I was debating sending it back to get a SMD tent to save weight and space in my pack but I think at this point I'll just use the REI tent a season and go from there.

My tent has arrived! Wow, that was quick! When I ordered it, the scheduled delivery date (with the free shipping option) was January 13.

haha...yeah, I've never seen faster shipping then REI. I usually got my order before I get notified the items shipped.

Looks like I'm going to order a Passage 2 myself. Thanks for all the great info, looked it up @ REI's webpage and the reviews are awesome.... This should do my wife and I a great service!