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Marmot Limelight 2P Tent

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The Marmot Limelight 2 tent offers 2 backpackers a comfortable space and tough, yet lightweight construction. The Limelight also offers great value as it comes complete with footprint and gear loft!

Large side door provides convenient access for campers; 1 large vestibule holds all the gear
Color coded poles and webbing simplify setup; snag-free zipper flap won't get hung up
DAC Pressfit aluminum poles feature a pressed-in ferrule, ensuring the poles remain strong and reliable
DAC/Marmot double clips disperse stress over a large area and won't slide; plus, they have an incredible breaking strength and are easy to use with gloves
UV-resistant, seam-sealed polyester rainfly won't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch
Catenary cut floor provides a tight pitch with reduced weight; fully seam-taped bathtub floor maintains waterproofness
Window Weld™ design gives views to the outside, lets in light and reduces weight; fly vent increases air circulation inside tent
Light-reflective points help you find your tent at night; jingle-free nylon zipper pulls remain quiet in windy weather
Multiple inside pockets organize your equipment and provide storage up off the floor while inside the Limelight 2 tent
As a convenient option, poles and rainfly can be set up with the footprint to create a lightweight shelter

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Marmot Limelight 2P Tent Customer Reviews

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Marmot Limelight 2P Tent

4.3

(based on 38 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (33)
Durable (25)
Lightweight (25)
Comfortable (23)
Waterproof (19)

Cons

Poor fly design (4)

Best Uses

Backpacking (29)
Car camping (20)
Backyard (9)
Climbing (4)
Beach (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (21), Casual/ recreational (16)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (17), Comfort driven (15)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (34), Yes (3)

Reviewed by 38 customers

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Loved it so much bought a second one!

By Casey Dirk

from Bastrop TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

Went on a week long backpacking trip to Big Bend in Feb and used this tent for overnight trails. My boyfirend purchased it so I purchased mine as soon as we returned. The tent was easy to attached to the top of my bag and didn't add as much weight as expected. Me and another person slept in the tent comfortably (I am 5'3" and 130 lbs he is 5'9" and about 170 lbs). One night the temp dropped below freezing and we didn't even know until getting out of the tent and discovering all our water frozen. It was quick and easy to set up and pull down. with the ventialtion I am expecting it to work well during our trips this summer.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great First Backpacking Tent

By echoben

from Aliso Viejo, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

Needed a tent for backpacking with my son in Scouts. Considered Kelty Salida 2 and REI Half Dome, but chose the Limelight because I preferred it's design and the fact that the floor is included in the price. I use it as a tent for one, so the single door isn't an issue. If you need room for two, I'd suggest the Limelight 3.

It's really easy to set up. Fly is nice and taut so wind doesn't phase it. Marmot supplied 11 stakes for the tent and guy lines (I only use 6). This is a three season tent and the ventilation keeps it cool in warm weather. It's not designed to keep you warm in winter conditions.

Quality is very nice. I especially like the two prong clips that attach the tent to the poles. They look like they'll last as they're sewn across a longer piece of fabric than in other tents.

Only wish is for shorter pole sections to make it more compact for packing.

Highly Recommended!

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Mar

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lived in this tent.

By jerika

from Arcata, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Climbing
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

I lived in this tent for 5 1/2 months while working on a trail crew in the Stanislaus National Forest in CA. That's right, LIVED in it! It endured rain, sun, wind, and snow, and never failed me. The only water that ever got into the tent was from underneath, and that was my fault in the set up. It can get a little chilly, but with a good sleeping bag the ventilation is totally worth it. This puppy is my ol' faithful and still has many trips of use in it.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great First Backpacking Tent

By echoben

from Aliso Viejo, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

Started backpacking with my son who's in the Boy Scouts. Looked at Salida 2 and Half Dome 2 but chose the Marmot. All three are worthy, I just preferred the Limelight's design. Really easy to set up with the two pole design. Fly goes on really taut and the low profile doesn't move in wind. Very good ventilation with no condensation. Stays cool in hot weather, but it's not very warm in colder weather (that's why it's a three season tent!). Don't mind the single door/vestibule as it's just me. If I knew I were using it more as a two man, I'd probably get a three person tent. Love that the normally extra cost floor is included in the price, plus the 11 aluminum stakes. Wish the poles were shorter when folded for easier packing. Otherwise, well made tent at a nice price, highly recommended!

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Mar

2013

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

More like two season tent

By Live2Travel

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

My husband and I used this tent camping in Patagonia, which threw pretty much everything at it - rain, sleet, and WIND. It was a cinch to set up at the end of every day and withstood some pretty incredible winds. But, even with really warm sleeping bags and mats, we froze our butts off at night because there is just too much ventilation. The entry zip should be reversed, as others have noted. Also, there wasn't enough room for both of our bags inside the tent.

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Feb

2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good for the price

By johnliz

from Port Towsend, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

Faily good design for the money. Easy to set up. Access door should be flipped so door is easier to open and enter.Vestibule restricts access. Rain fly should be closer to ground. Tent should have screened area higher from the ground. Dust and rain can blow in. Kept us dry in heavy rains in Hawaii.

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Jan

2013

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

More practical as a 1 person tent

By wadeshanley

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Too Cramped

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

Just got the tent and set it up. It does not come with instructions. It was easy to set up but would have been nice to have just a one pager for the first set up. I found a YouTube video that helped. While technically this is a two person tent...it is just barely... particularly if you are over 6 ft tall like myself. You would be really be hard pressed to sleep 2 ppl in here with your backpacks inside. At least one pack would have to be in the vestibule and likely both if they would even fit. I see this as a more practical one person backpacking tent. For a single it would be very spacious. I took a few pics of the tent below. One sleeping bag rolled out and 1 backpack (not packed). It gives you an idea of the space. Again, this doesn't take into consideration the vestibule space. It is a light tent so it's a trade off. Less space for less weight...which is ok with me.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Solid Tent

By Chuck Stone

from Athens, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping
Climbing

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

I use this tent for four season camping in the Appalachians, Great Plains, and several beach locations. Best bang for your buck. They fly is adjustable and great for wind, rain, and snow. The little features such as the mesh storage units and the vestibule become extremely useful and change from comforts to necessities. The fly does insulate the tent very well and heats up very quickly. This becomes frustrating on a hot rainy day.

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Dec

2012

4.0

Great Buy

By jharkins

from Ohatchee, AL.

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

I would recommend this to anybody wanting a good lightweight tent for themselves or one other person. I am over 6 feet tall and had no space issues even when my fiance was in the tent with me. It's great and easy to set up; the first time I set it up was in the dark and had it up in about 5 minutes. So if you're thinking about getting this product... DO IT!!!! It really is a great tent.

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Sep

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Absolutely awesome!

By Dew the Drew

from Longwood, FL

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 2P Tent:

I used this tent for car camping on a road trip out West from FL and back. It was everything that I needed and wanted in a tent! Not bad for backpacking, even on a bit longer hikes.