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Lightweight and livable, this Marmot 2-person tent let's you comfortably explore the outdoors. It has a freestanding design that's easy to set up. The 2 vestibules give you room to store gear.
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View the Marmot Tungsten Product LineView all Marmot Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 15.8 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 0.2 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 11.8 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6.1 x 18.9 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88.2 x 51.2 inches |
| Floor Area | 31.2 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9.7 + 5.4 square feet |
| Peak Height | 42.1 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | DAC NFL aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 100% ripstop nylon |
| Floor Fabric | Ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | Ripstop polyester |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Structure | Freestanding |
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so happy with the purchase of this tent! I bought it because friend of me has it’s predecessor since a few years and still loves it, so I got the new one, cause I also really love the colors. This weekend I used it for my first adventure, camping on the beach on fire island, and it was great! Setup is super strait forward, easy to do alone, and I just love how customizable it is, have the cover on or off, open both sides to habe a nice view when waking up, or completely close it, which completely protects you from the wind, even though the fabric of the inner tent bottom isn’t going up to much. Weight is also easily doable for one person, for two it’s gonna be even lighter. Rhe covers take up a bit of space in there wrapped up form, but I just strapped it to the side of the backpack, which was fine. I had only one incident in the morning, where the empty tent with open sides got pushed over by the wind, but I guess that’s just because I’m the loose sand the anchors just don’t have too much grip.. So overall I am very happy with my purchase!
I was worried about purchasing this tent when there were no reviews, only one left, and the price was the least expensive of all the ultra light, free standing backpacking tents I had compared. I pulled the trigger and bought it anyway (trusting the MARMOT brand quality). I just got back from a 5 day backpacking trip that tested every weather condition you can come up with. It is ultralight and feels fragile but it is strong and durable. It held up well in rain, wind, really windy, and blasting sand. There are two Velcro ties on each corner to secure the fly to the poles. (Other brands only have one). This was key to the performance in the wind gusts. The side pockets are handy on both sides. I am not sure it would have accommodated two 25” sleeping pads. We had a 25” & 20” pad fitting snug, with maybe 2” to spare. My partner is 6’ tall and thin. It fits a tall person as well as a shorter person. I am very pleased and highly recommend this tent as well as the Marmot Brand.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new backpacking 2 person Marmot tent! Took it backpacking last weekend for the first time. Easy to set up, roomier inside than I thought and nice looking! I bought it partly because of the light weight. I haven't been in the rain with it yet, but I'm sure it will hold up fine.
Tent is fine but the tent repair kit/stake bag was glued together with sticky substance and couldn't open. Took it into REI who said we could only return the whole thing to get a new stake bag BUT they have no more tents in stock with which to replace it. We need the tent as it was a graduation gift and have an upcoming backpacking trip to celebrate. Also doesn't come with a footprint. Had to carry a cut-down plastic tarp in the correct size. Would like REI to sort out the details a little better rather than saying "just contact Marmot"
I purchased this tent looking for a freestanding ultra light weight Backpacking tent With a reasonable price . It was a risk because there were no Reviews But I counted on the great reputation that Marmot has for their Tents. The tungsten two person ultralight tent gets gold stars on all my requirements. I will update this review after testing this tent In the field I'm sure it will work As well as The regular Marmot tents perform.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Finally found a light tent without a taper that allows for 2 wide, long sleeping pads. Set up is quick and easy, materials look durable enough. I wish the footprint was made of a little lighter fabric though.
Headroom's very spacious, it's light, and I absolutely love how it looks. I'll be using it on weeklong spike trips this season so I'll update this with how it holds up once the season's over.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Back in 2019 I purchased the earlier version of the Tungsten 2P UL tent. My spouse and I put tons of miles on that thing in various mountain ranges. We loved that tent until we had to retire it. This new version of the Tungsten 2P UL tent is very similar to the old one. The weight is nearly the same at just over 3lbs. It sets up the same. One bonus is that the floor of this new Tungsten 2P UL is rectangular and not tapered. There is room for two long/wide pads in this tent! Score! I tried other 2P UL tents and they did not fit two long/wide pads. The tent is also stable/sturdy in wind and rain. I also like the two-way zippered vestibules and the ventilation opening. It's also great that you can sleep in this tent on nice clear nights without the vestibule - just the mesh. It's great! The only real negative to this tent is that one vestibule is smaller than the other. The small vestibule does fit a backpack and shoes, but it's pretty tight. I know that this tent is not technically ultralight at just over 3 pounds, but split between my spouse and me, it is light enough for our long-distance backpacking trips. And it fits in our packs just fine. I do recommend this tent very much!