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Marmot Tungsten 1P Tent with Footprint
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With its simple-to-pitch, space-maximizing design, the Marmot Tungsten 1P tent allows you to spend more time enjoying your solo hike and resting comfortably at the campsite.
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- Freestanding design with 1 easy-to-enter D-shaped door and 1 vestibule for storing your gear
- Lampshade pocket securely holds your headlamp, so you can use it to light up your living space
- Strategic clip placement provides extra interior space
- Seam-taped, full-coverage fly with vents keeps out water but lets air in to keep conditions as comfortable as possible
- Catenary-cut floor with straight edges at the perimeter increases floor space and is seam-taped to help prevent leaks
- Color-coded Easy Pitch clips and poles make pitching quick and simple
- Footprint included
Imported.
View the Marmot Tungsten Product LineView all Marmot Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 20 |
| Floor Dimensions | 84 x 36/29 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 20 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8.75 square feet |
| Peak Height | 38 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Velocity HD 9.0mm / Velocity 8.5mm |
| Pole Diameter | 9.0/8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 40-denier polyester no-see-um mesh/68-denier polyester taffeta |
| Floor Fabric | 68-denier polyester taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68-denier polyester taffeta |
| Footprint Included | Yes |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Best Tent for the money
Texas Dan8 years ago
I've had this tent for over a year now. I've camped in Texas summer heat, and the alpine cold of the Pecos mountains--I can't think of a single con. It stood up to high winds, rain, even hail--everything stayed dry. When it's hot and dry, just leave the rain tarp off and enjoy the night sky. It's light weight and very easy to set up--I'm always set up and ready to go before everyone else. It's free standing, so once set up, you can pick it up (including the foot-print) with one hand and move it easily to a new spot, even hang it up in a tree to dry it off before packing. I got the available cargo/loft to keep my electronics handy and off the floor. The handy light diffuser works great. Just stick your head lamp in there and the entire tent will light up. the tent design provides for ample head and foot room. Even though this is a one-person tent, there is plenty of room for gear, and the vestibule is big enough for your pack if rain is a concern. Speaking of rain, I once set up in a bad spot. When it started to pour and rain all night, it turned out my spot was where all the water from the ground up hill from me would pass through on the way down the hill. I and my gear stayed totally dry--even as the soil eroded from underneath me during the night. You really can't go wrong with this tent.
Texas Dan
95 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Poor Quality
mk928 years ago
I disagree with the other reviewers. I bought this tent about a month ago for a backpacking trip in Iceland. I read the reviews online and it sounded like the best quality tent for the price. When setting it up the first night, one of the poles snapped in half in the wind. In just a few days of use there were small holes forming all around the lining of the tent and a large hole in the mesh. The stitching of the tent was also uneven. It could not withstand any sort of wind without partially collapsing in and was incredibly flimsy. When the rain fly was on it offered virtually no ventilation. If you are looking for a sturdy, quality tent, I unfortunately do not recommend. It was returned as soon as I completed my trip.
mk92
Seattle, WA, United States
18 people found this review helpful
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Shey
Norwalk, CA
My new backpacking friend.
4 years ago
Was looking to drop some weight from my pack for my backpacking trips so I decided to invest in a new tent. This one was recommended to me and I loved it! It is 1.5 lb lighter than my previous 1.5 person tent. I was able to sleep comfortably in it with my pack at the bottom end of the tent. Plenty of room outside under the fly so you can always leave your pack there if you prefer. While sitting up in the middle part I still had about a foot of headspace. It's pretty to look at with the bright color, I've only used it in 40-50 degree weather and stayed warm with no condensed moisture in the morning. Look forward to using it on future trips.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
Hess
Portland Oregon
Awesome tent
4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this tent in March 2020, just before COVID hit. Shortly after, I was laid off work. Being without work and everything shut down, I spent the summer backpacking. This tent has seen a lot of action this summer, and survived it all very very very well. It’s been through 2 downpours. Stayed completely dry in the tent. Most of my backpacking being in alpine level of the cascade mountains, I encountered many nights of brutal wind storms. This tent did wonderful in each wind storm, although those nights I didn’t sleep much. The tent held up excellent in storms, despite being blown every which way from extreme wind. After the rain storms I encountered, this tent dried up quick and well. Good zippers, good quality everything. The mesh is great allow visibility of the stars at night. Love this tent
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on marmot.com
shovelbum
A Solid One Person Tent
7 years ago
I used this tent for my month archaeological dig in the steppes of Kazakhstan where it not only had to deal with a week of constant thunderstorms, but also high wind storms, scorching heat, and freezing temperatures at night. Not only did I never have to worry about my tent ripping away from underneath me in the night (as several other peoples' did), but it was roomy enough for me not to feel claustrophobic in it when I had to spend large amount of time in it because of the rainstorms. I have also used this tent in the Adirondacks and cannot be happier with it.
Yes , I recommend this product
Duder
Florida, United States
Great 1P tent for the price
7 years ago
I purchased this on sale for around $130. I've used this tent on several backpacking trips and have no complaints. I'm 5'11" and wide at the shoulders and there's more than enough room for me to sleep and move around. Plus the rain fly can be staked out to form a vestibule for your pack, shoes, etc. It weighs a hair over 4 lbs and is super easy to set up. Moving at a normal pace you can set up this tent by yourself in 5-7 minutes. And that includes adding the rain fly. I'm happy with this and would definitely purchase again.
Yes , I recommend this product
Hiker
Texas
Roomy; Durable; Not ultralight: Large Pack Size
8 years ago
Roomier than any 1P I've seen. Can store gear next to me. More like a 1.5P. Not much smaller than my all time favorite ultralight; Nemo Hornet 2P. Pros: Good tent height, easy set up; Good length; durable thicker fabric than many other tents which probably makes up its greater weight; zipper doesn't get caught; side zipper is a plus over the end zipper; great inside storage options; Nice vent at top; Should not have to worry about condensation; durable poles; footprint included. Great price! got it on a sale with discount for $144 plus tax. Cons: 66 ounces with everything included. Ouch! Considerably heavier than the Hornet 2P which weighs 2.3 lbs or 2.9 ounces with the footprint. The Marmot weighs a pound more than the quarter dome, but gives far more space inside. Weighed on two different digital scales but it may have included the cardboard tag. Huge pack size see photo comparing it to an ultralight Nemo 2P tent pack size. Rain fly alone weighs 19.5 oz. Stakes are sturdy, but weigh .6 oz each (6 included) so you could substitute those. Freestanding so if expecting only light winds, you only need two stakes on the sides for the fly. The footprint weighs 3.9 oz so can't save much weight by leaving it at home though I intend to since the tent floor seems thick and durable. I'll be getting a stuff sack to replace the 1.5 oz oversized stuff sack which comes with it. Needed a throw away tent to use in Torres Del Peine where mice chew holes in tents even when there is no food and for NZ since the Dept of Conservation (DOC) may take any used tent from you upon entry at the airport and I don't want to lose my favorite of all $360 Nemo. Conclusion: 4 pounds is OK. The huge pack size is not but I'm keeping it anyway since the price was good for a throw away back up.
Yes , I recommend this product
Vigo The Carpathian
Philadelphia
Best tent I've ever used incorrectly.
4 years ago
So I bought this tent a couple years back, put it up for the first night and thought "this is a little wonky, but it still sleeps great." Next night I realized I had put it up wrong, but I made a mental note of how it was supposed to go, and loved it even more. Thought to myself "this is an awesome tent, I just wish they had better indicators on the poles of which is supposed to go where." Anyway, two years and at least 8 uses later, turns out they've been incredibly obviously color coded the entire time and even though I've literally never pitched it correctly despite it being easy enough that an infant could do it, it's been one ot=f the best tents I've ever owned. PS - not the lightest tent going, but oh well. If I really wanted to save weight I wouldn't backpack with so much alcohol.
Height:6'2"
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
WSouth
Sioux Falls, SD
Just what I needed
5 years ago
Needed a lightweight, solo tent to get out and explore. The Tungsten looked to check off all the right features, so I decided to give it a try. Could not be happier! Weight was good and easy to set-up. I'm 6'1" and 190lbs, so there was not a ton of extra space, but it's a lightweight solo tent! I fit comfortably and had no issues keeping my boots and some random items in the tent, while my back had room in the vestibule. Here in South Dakota, the wind blows more or less non-stop. I had pretty steady 15-20 mph winds in the evening, and wasn't bothered at all by the tent flapping - hardly noticed it once I got in. Can't wait to use it on my next adventure!
Yes , I recommend this product
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bob1
Colorado Springs, Colorado
A Tank!
4 years ago
Built like a tank! Other than the fact that it's a little heavy for the cost, you could literally do anything in this tent. I would consider it a 3.5 season tent as I've used it in temperatures below 20F and in high winds with light snow. I also don't use a footprint because the floor is plenty tough. I highly recommend this tent if you don't care about its weight. It's lasted me over a year of camping on over 25 of Colorado's 14ers. Even though I've just now upgraded to a lighter setup, I refuse to sell it because of its toughness, versatility in multiple types of conditions, and overall comfort.
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
JM37
NYC
Not ultralight but light enough
6 years ago
At 3 1/2 lbs, a perfect combination of lightweight and sturdy materials. Very easy to set up. I added groundhog stakes, and made my own lightweight guy lines with 1.8 mm paracord; the provided stakes are heavy and the tent comes with 4 thick guy lines and it needs 5. It has a vent above your head, along with a j clip for a lantern and a defused light headlamp pocket. The only ding- no guy line attachments at the tents ends, which can allow moisture to wet the lower tent walls in heavy rain.
Yes , I recommend this product
Tallgrass05
Kansas
Just right for 1-person camping
5 years ago
I’ve used this several times, and a few times while kayak camping. The size is good for stowing in a kayak. One trip had a standard overnight rain followed by a night that had three rounds of severe thunderstorms. The wind howled and the tent shook and rain poured, but everything inside stayed dry. Set-up is easy, and there is plenty of room for me and my gear. Having the footprint included is a bonus.
Yes , I recommend this product
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