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Marmot Limelight 3P Tent

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The Marmot Limelight 3P tent offers 3 backpackers a comfortable space and tough yet lightweight construction. Limelight also offers great value as it comes complete with footprint and gear loft!

Large side doors provide convenient access; 2 vestibules offer storage space for personal gear
Color coded poles and webbing simplify setup; snag-free zipper flaps 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
Interior pockets organize your equipment and provide storage up off the floor while inside the Marmot Limelight 3 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 3P Tent Customer Reviews

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Marmot Limelight 3P Tent

4.6

(based on 48 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (48)
Fly works well (40)
Durable (38)
Comfortable (35)
Waterproof (35)

Cons

Heavy (11)
Condensation (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (39)
Car camping (37)
Backyard (19)
Beach (18)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (25), Avid adventurer (19)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (22), Survivalist / minimalist (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (44)

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May

2013

4.0

Super light and easy

By Fawn

from San Jose, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

This tent has plenty of room for 2 people, easy to set up, I like it only has 3 poles. I'm 5'2 and was able to reach everything to set it up easily by myself, while the other tent had someone a 6'+ putting it together. Biggest problem is the rain fly zipper is pretty far from the door and I have to craw out on the wet ground or sand to reach. and for the taller party he had to crouch too low to reach the zipper.

Have not had a chance to try out the fly in windier places, but the fly do it's job and collect all the condensation.

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May

2013

5.0

Great tent for the price!

By scotteve123

from seattle, wa

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

Great tent for the price.
Seeing that it comes with it's own footprint.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Easy to set up fast

By motoadventurer11

from Minnesota

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Good ventilation
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Motorcycle Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

I'm using it for motorcycle camping. To that end this tent should work very well for me. It has enough room for me (6ft even) and my bike gear. The vestibule is big enough to keep my big stinky bike boots dry and not inside the tent, another reason to be thankful for good ventilation. Full coverage rain fly provides a proper dry place when trying to escape the rain, the quick setup time is a big plus here too. I bought it in preparation for an upcoming 10 day trip as a replacement for an old tent with a broken pole. I've only had the chance to sleep in it one night so far. But based on previous experience this tent should serve me well for many years of motorcycle camping.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very Durable

By Justin Backpacker Extraordinaire

from Salt Lake City, UT

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

I have had this tent a year and a half now, and have had enough camping trips to properly evaluate it.

I really love this tent. The size inside is very comfortable, I am able to sit up, and move around comfortably in it. I use it as a 2 man tent being 6'2 200 lbs, and I like my space. I have had it in many different situation and have never had an issue with wind or rain.

The only reason it rated it a 4 instead of a 5 is because of it's weight. It is a little heavy for long backpacking trips. I took off all unnecessary tags and weighed it with everything it comes with and it came to 7 lbs 3 oz. I have felt it has been worth the little extra weight, but I am more of a comfort guy when it comes to my sleeping in the wild.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Great tent

By Tyler10

from Seattle, Wa

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

Really great tent. Used several times throughout wet Western Washington and have always come out dry. Used in snow and it has held up well and kept me warm.

Only difficulty with this tent is replacing the tent poles. I lost mine and can not find how long the poles are to order replacements. Anyone have theirs and willing to share their knowledge?

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Mar

2013

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Solid Tent

By The Surf Bum

from San Diego, Ca

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Car Camping
Overnight camping

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

Overall this tent is a win. It's a great balance of cost and features. Sure you can find tents that will out perform the Marmot but you will also pay significantly more for them. Additionally, you can find a gob of tents that are a lot cheaper than this tent but you will undoubtedly be compromising when it comes to the 4 categories outlined above. So if you're looking for a solid all around tent that won't break the bank, go buy a Marmot Limelight 3P and don't look back.

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Feb

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Tent

By Nevada Mark

from The Sierra Nevada's

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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

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

This tent works great. Excellent quality, well constructed. Heavy enough to withstand heavy winds and light enough to backpack with. At 6'4" and 230 lbs. I decided on the 3 to fit me better, glad I did. Works well with my wife and I. We love each having our own door! Great for motorcycle camping.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Tent

By Lost Gringo

from Santa Monica CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

It works great! I bought this tent a few months ago and do not have any complaints. I have used it for backpacking, beach camping and c camping in the mountains. Last weekend we were camping near Joshua Tree and got a few inches of snow, not an issue at all. Although it is not an ultra-light tent it works great when backpacking. I have only ever used it with two people however with two people there is plenty of space for gear.

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Dec

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

All round tent

By seanrobi

from Corrales, NM

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

Bought this tent and immediately packed it into backpacks for an overnight trip. In gale force winds the tent was errected for the first time. Its simplicity made it quick and easy to put up. The wind gusted throughout the night and the fly remained taught without any guy lines. We camped above 13000 ft the tent stayed rigid throughout the night. The high ceiling makes it comfortable to sit up. We had two young children and a dog so the three man worked great.

Only issue is the weight - but frankly given the abuse it took on its first night the extra pound is worth carrying...

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Oct

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great all-around tent

By Origamimavin

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Marmot Limelight 3P Tent:

I bought this for a road trip and to camp at Burning Man in the desert for a week. I first set it up in my apartment to get the hang of it, but it was so easy, I really didn't need to. It set up fast in the desert (used for 2 people), and worked great. My buddy left the fly open one day and it filled with sand, but I was able to empty it out, lift the whole thing off the ground, and flip it over and empty all the sand through the mesh pretty easily. It held up in the wind out there pretty well, too.

A couple weeks later I went backpacking into the woods of Southern Illinois with my girlfriend and we used this tent. I carried it all (not split up between us), and it wasn't too bad and fit in my 70L hiking bag quite well. It set up super easy, and folds up well. The light weight is important for backpacking, as well as working well for car camping.

I've only used it with one other person, and it was a good amount of room on the inside. Can't speak for three people, like it's intended, but I could imagine it might be a little tight, as most are. The mesh walls are nice and allow for good airflow. I've spent a total of 9 nights in this tent and it's been a great investment. It's nice that it included both a footprint and rainfly.