REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint
Best for: Beginner backpackers on shorter, budget-friendly trips.
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4
Best for: Versatile three-season family car camping.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint is a motorcycle and the Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4 is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
It also adds a included footprint — a meaningful structural difference.
The Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4 is noticeably taller inside (4'7" peak height versus 3'4"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 66 sq ft versus 31 sq ft for the REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint.
The REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint and the Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4 are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.0 overall.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint holds a clear advantage.
The REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint also has a price edge — $350 less at $199 versus $549.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint
- Pre-attached footprint included
- Symmetrical easy-pitch design
- Durable 75D polyester fly
- Low 40-inch peak
- Heavy 5.6-pound weight
Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4
- No footprint needed
- Eight mesh pockets
- Durable Oxford polyester
- Hefty 12-pound weight
- Stuff fly doors
Full Specs
| Spec | REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint | Big Agnes Sheep Mountain 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Motorcycle, Backpacking | Dome, Motorcycle, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $199 | $550 |
| Weight | 5 Lbs. 10 Oz. | 11lb 13oz |
| Min Trail Weight | 4 Lbs. 2 Oz. | 11lb 3oz |
| Floor Area | 31.0 ft² | 66.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 19 Sq Ft | 12ft² + 12ft² |
| Peak Height | 40 | 55 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 X 52 Inches | — |
| Pole Material | Aluminium | Polyester Ripstop And Nylon Mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester | Polyester Oxford With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester | Polyester Ripstop With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Setup Time | 2 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | USA | USA |
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