REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint
Best for: Perfect for beginner solo backpackers.
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2
Best for: Ultralight backpacking and 3-season solo adventures.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint is a backpacking and the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
It also adds a included footprint — a meaningful structural difference.
The REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint and the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.8 overall.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 holds a clear advantage.
The REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint also has a price edge — $320 less at $179 versus $499.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint
- Simple X-pole setup is easy
- Included footprint extends tent life
- Large vestibule stores gear well
- Heavy five-pound trail weight
- Impossible to achieve taut pitch
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2
- Stronger HyperBead fly fabric
- Dual side-entry doors
- Massive 3D ceiling pocket
- Fragile fly zippers
- Cramped interior space
Full Specs
| Spec | REI Co-op Trailmade 1 Tent with Footprint | Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Backpacking, Dome | Dome, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $179 | $500 |
| Weight | 5.25 Lbs | 2 Lbs. 8 Oz. |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 2 Lbs. 3 Oz. |
| Floor Area | 22.0 ft² | 28.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 9.5 Sq Ft | 8 + 8 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 40 | 39 |
| Doors | 1 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 X 36 In | 86 X 52/42 (L X W Head/foot) Inches |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | DAC Featherlite NFL Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester Ripstop | Silicone Treated Ripstop Nylon/polyurethane Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester With Polyurethane Coating | Silicone Treated Ripstop Nylon/polyurethane Coating |
| Packed Size | — | |
| Setup Time | 10 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | USA |
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