Choosing the right 2 person tent can make or break a camping trip. The worst feeling in the world is to get to your destination, open your back pack to retriever your tent, begin to put your tent together and realize that the tent you purchases was not big enough. You might also get your tent set up and realize that there is a big gash in the back side because the nylon fabric was not very high quality. You might also break one of the poles while putting the tent together. Even worse, you might get stuck inside your tent because the zipper will not budge. All of these occurrences will drive you crazy while out on the trail which make it imperative that you purchase a high quality tent that will suit all of your needs.
You should look for a 2 person tent that fits you, your camping partner, and all of your gear. If you are a tall person you should also look for a 2 person tent that you can either stand up fully in, or stand up enough where you will not hurt your back crouching over to change your clothes. You should look for a 2 person tent that is made of durable rip stop fabric so you don't scratch a hole in your tent that turns into a gash and destroys your entire tent. You should also look for a 2 person tent that is fire resistant as many a tent owner have burned large holes in their tents by placing them too close to their campfire.