Tyre advice

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Recently bought a Giant Reign 2 - great bike. Came with Hutchinson Bulldog 2.3" tyres - OK. Need a spare rear tyre for XC/ all mountain usage - I live in and ride in Nepal and need to get one before I go. What is good and not too heavy (and not too expensive)?