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Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent

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The Marmot Alpinist 2P tent offers resolute protection during extreme mountaineering outings.

Single-wall design features MemBrain® 3-layer, waterproof, breathable fabric which increases strength, durability and performance
Lightweight and strong DAC® pole system with press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs uses an anodization process without harsh acids
Knee-pole design with dual-diameter poles creates a steeper sidewall for interior spaciousness and adds to the structural integrity of the tent
Brow pole and wide, reinforced pole clips provide extra stability, especially during windy conditions
Adjustable air vents help control interior climate and can be zipped shut in extreme weather
Bathtub floor with perimeter seams up and off the ground lend superior waterproof protection
Large D-shaped door provides easy entry and exit
All seams are factory seam sealed
Stuff sacks, stakes, guyline, patch kit and pole splint included
Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent Customer Reviews

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Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent

3.3

(based on 8 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (8)
Lightweight (7)
Durable (6)
Comfortable (5)
Waterproof (4)

Cons

Leaky (3)

Best Uses

Mountaineering (5)
Backpacking (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (4), Comfort driven (3)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Aug

2010

(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Fair weather only

By cragtrekker

from College Station, TX

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Windproof

Cons

Leaky

Best Uses

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

Loved this tent for weight and ease of setup BUT it has a fatal flaw. If you open the tent during the rain, it rains into your tent floor about a foot into the tent. No way to cook, no way to enter/exit the tent, no way to live in anything but dry climate. Great tent for 100% no rain. The problem is that the vestibule zipper is above and behind the door zipper, and the vestibule is not large enough for more than a couple of boots, certainly not a person trying to keep dry. After 3 rainy nights in RMNP, returned the tent:( We bought the tent to reduce weight, and loved all features except... in the mountains, it has to provide shelter from the elements.

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Jul

2010

(0 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Waste of [$]

By Ravi63367

from Lake St. Louis, MO

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Wet Freezing

Cons

Leaky

Best Uses

Backyard

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

I bought this "expedition tent" to keep us warm and dry. It failed on both those requirements. It was quick & easy to set up under wet conditions. Last month in June, I went camping on the Temperance river in the North Shore, Minnesota. The tent sides got everything wet even after using waterproof ground sheet as the sides at the bottom leaks. We were freezing all night even with Thermarest mats and down bags. We finally slept after first sunlight as we had stayed awake all night.No more Marmot tents for me! I am really surprised at the poor quality of this tent after spending [$] and I trusted the market name of Marmot.

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Mar

2010

(13 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Perhaps a one season tent

By erikr43

from Olympia, WA,

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Windproof

Cons

Leaky
Vestibule

Best Uses

Dry snow conditions only

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

I would like to state right up front that I have the EOS 1 man tent from Marmot and I love it. I have used it on the job for two years. That's why I bought this tent.

I live in Washington state where the possibility of a wet approach is very likely. Keeping that in mind I set this tent up all guy-lined out in my backyard for a three day rain event and slept in it. Every morning there were large pools of water in the tent. Gear was wet and in a winter situation down bags would have been compromised. The vestibule is very small and positioned so that any moisture on it will fall into the tent when getting in and out. Without digging out snow you would not be able to cook in the vestibule with a liquid fuel stove.

The tent however sets up extremely well, was very sturdy in heavy wind (40mi gusts were un-noticed), is spacious, and otherwise well designed.

This tent is made for one thing, minimalist mountaineering in a very cold alpine environment. If you are approaching in a temperate rain forest like we are here in Washington, I would strongly suggest another tent.
I am returning it and will try the MSR Fury.

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Mar

2010

(23 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic Tent For Alaskan Winters.

By Dan Hirschberg

from Anchorage AK

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

This is a truly great deal. Though I wanted to spend a few bucks more on Mountain Hardwear's EV2 Direct, I saw this and went for it after careful deliberation. I love the seam seals, nice bit of care from a company that cares. It's tight as a drum set up and rock solid fully staked. I bought this primarily for alpine climbing, but would utilize it for all snow-based outings, having bought 1 summer tent. I am 5'7" and my wife is 5'3", we are of smaller build. This tent fits the two of us famously and cozy, with our packs and boots inside. When we sleep its with faces 4 inches from the wall. Our butts touched but we never bumped heads.

First trip was in 0 Degree weather on a mountain close to Anchorage, AK. Slept solo. Performed flawless, breath froze consistently to the textured inner wall, which I like. Another thing inside this tent that I like, is the ability to store things hanging from 4 nylon loops sewn in at each corner of the tent, or use the gargantuan mosquito netting pockets put in over the air vents on the top of the tent. There are also 4 (2 on each side) smaller netting pouches for a camera or phone/keys. The next morning I cooked in the vestibule while still in my sleeping bag. I like that the vestibule is big enough for this at least, or boots and assorted gear, but not a fullsize pack. Just a few more sq feet of space would have been greatly appreciated. However, the low weight of this baby is much more appreciated, so it balances out in my book.

Second time out was a 3 day trip, the first night pitched in 35 degree weather, on snow in intermittent rain and wind Relative Humidity 90% Stayed dry inside all night. The next night out We had moved camp and were in a hurry to hike out to a local joint for a burger, then to return to camp that night. We carelessly pitched under the drip line of a tree's canopy. Temps the next night were 40F and pouring rain, which then poured in a constant waterfall off the tree's dripline that night. We were too lazy from the burgers and hiking back in to want to move the tent and our gear and just piled into our bags and put headphones on before going to sleep. I saw 5 or 6 very small rivulets of water running down the sides of the tent, and had to wipe up 2 6inch pools of water every 3 or 4 hours throughout the night, but otherwise we stayed dry.

3rd Time out was an alpine climb. High winds, driving snow and 15F temperatures didnt stop me from being WARM and toasty while both my partners complained of cold feet all night. Their lower temp sleeping bags than mine didn't stop the wind from blowing through their tents, mine did. There was some spindrift deposited into the mesh below the air vent, but I had the vent at least half open.

The performance of this tent in variable conditions has me very stoked. It is a very reasonably priced solution for a myriad of travel locations, but it's clearly a purpose built shelter. And to that end it positively excels. It's an added bonus to contribute to a company like Marmot, which is a very active member of the world community through charity work and conscientious production and business practices.

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Feb

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Ultimate

By angbob

from Arboles, CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

Me and my husband do multiple backpacking trips on the Continental Divide, Silverton, Ouray area each year and have never been let down by this tent. Come rain, snow, wind, blizzard, and hail - it does it all. Fast and easy set up no matter the weather. I don't think a tornado could bring this tent down – We only had ours two years before losing it in an unfortunate accident so I couldn't really comment on long term durability, but I have no doubts it will serve the purpose for quite some time. I have shopped around just in case something better could be found but have come across nothing – my second is on order.

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Apr

2008

(5 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Strong Tent - Easy Setup - BUT...

By Chowdahead

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Cold
Weak Vestibule

Best Uses

Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

Just got back from an overnight in Colorado at 12,500'. Despite not being too cold out, we were pretty cold throughout the night. I didn't realize how much I would miss a second vestibule until I used this tent. The single vestibule was small and not very useful in my opinion. Ideally, I like a good size vestibule where you can sit, zip up and enjoy a meal or putting on/off your boots - the vestibule on this tent is very small (my base comparison is the Trango 2). On the positive side, its a cinch to set up, good looking, strong in 40-50mph winds (from my experience), and pretty good from a condensation standpoint. I'm going to return mine and get the heavier but more functional Trango 2.

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Mar

2008

(2 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good First Impression

By Starman

from Conifer, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Not free standing

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

First impressions out of the bag: Not bad. It wasn't too sturdy sitting on the porch without being staked out. But, once gear was inside, it settled out nicely. Great ventilation, no condensation. Slope of vestible/tent door made it dificult to keep snow out, especially with accumilation on the top. Easy for 6' person to sit up inside and stretch out laying down. I will have a better feel for it soon after a backcounty outing....

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Feb

2008

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent winter and all around tent

By General Y

from Santa Monica, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Alpinist 2 Tent:

I have taken this tent to many hard mountains (Rainier, Mt Blanc, Shasta, Aconcagua, Sierras). and it stood up to the abuse with no problems.
The fabric is bomber and it handled winds in exces of 70 MPH.
Condensation has never been an issue for me unlike what you hear about single wall tents.
Plenty of interior space for 2 people. The built in vestibule is just the right size for gear storage or cooking in bad weather.
The clip make is so easy to assemble even in extremely windy weather (unlike the previous version of the ALPINIST where you had to feed the poles through sleeves).
In my opinion, the ALPINIST is the best tent MARMOT makes....some superlight (barely over 5lb) hardcore stuff!