Marmot  Tungsten 1-Person Tent with Footprint

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I replaced my old 1-person tent with the Tungsten about 2 years ago and have used the Tungsten mainly in the winter months, but also a few times in the spring and autumn (I'm not a big summer camper). I've used it on both the east and west coasts and in dry and wet conditions. So far, I think the tent is perfectly fine ... sets up easily and is modern in color-coding the poles to clips, etc. The specs on the tent are perfectly reasonable for my purposes, but I have withheld a single star from the ratings as the fit of the rain-fly to the tent itself is a bit wonky, as is the placement of the tab for keeping the tent "door" rolled up and out of the way. The fly clips to attachment points on the tent itself, and the tent poles go through grommets in both the tent and the footprint. These clips, no matter how tight, are slightly off-spec enough that the fly was unable to be tightened up enough to prevent snow from accumulating in heavy patches on some parts of the tent. Of less concern, but a minor annoyance, is the way the door to the tent rolls up for stowage - the loop and tab are so far off point that there is always a drape of tent-door hanging out unless I fold the rolled door. Otherwise, the tent is spectacular for the price and the weight is negligible unless you're an ultralight fanatic (in which case there is a UL version). With just a little more attention to detail, this could very nearly be a contender for best overall freestanding 1-p tent out there.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently completed the 20 mile Manistee River Loop Trail and spent two nights in this tent. I have absolutely no regrets about this purchase as the tent performed flawlessly. It is incredibly easy to set up/take down within minutes, had plenty of room for me inside and for my backpack in the vestibule, and there was adequate ventilation with no condensation despite the nights being cool. Best of all, the footprint is included so there is no additional expense for this important component to help protect the floor. All in all, I am extremely pleased with my Marmot 1p Tungsten Tent!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first trip with my new Tungsten 1 Person tent was to Big Bend Ranch State Park last November. Temps ranged from lower 80’s during the day to lower 40’s at night. The tent weighed almost half what my previous one did. I was really happy about that. It also sets up in only a couple of minutes even when using the rain fly. On warmer nights the Tungsten was perfect without the fly. Great views of a star filled sky that way as well. On the coolest nights I was super comfortable with the fly on to help retain some heat. I was pleasantly surprised to find the air circulation was good enough to almost prevent all condensation from building up inside the fly. I am 6’2” and there was plenty of room for me and my long sleeping bag plus all of the gear that makes me happy to have close at hand. Don’t misunderstand though; it is definitely a one person tent. After those 4 nights I would definitely recommend this tent. It has all of the quality you would expect from a premium brand like Marmot. Get one for yourself without fear of disappointment.

Initially I was worried that I’d feel claustrophobic switching from a 2-person backpacking tent to a 1-person. I’m 5’6 and move around a lot in my sleep — yet found that this tent gave me plenty of room! With my pack inside I still had extra foot room, and just enough space on each side of my sleeping pad that I didn’t feel claustrophobic at all. This is a super easy tent to set up, and I love the bright colors. I’m happy I made the switch, because it definitely reduced my pack weight.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had this tent on a quick trip in the Winds. Per the namesake, the nights were exceptionally windy - 30 knots at least, with some rain. This tent held solid with no leaking. I like that it has more head clearance than many single person tents. Please include more stakes! I’m happy with this purchase, as the seams are tough. We’ll see how it does over the long haul.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While a little on the heavy side, this is a great tent to start backpacking with. I've taken it out a few times now and it has worked out great. The tent is very roomy, I had space ar my head and feet to store gear amd the vestibule had plany of room for my pack. This is a solid tent.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The tent worked well for my 3 week motorcycle trip. It packs up fairly small and is light in weight. I got rained on a couple of times and had no leaks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been bringing the Tungsten 1-person tent along for quick camping missions here in Hawaiʻi. It’s light enough for hikes in the Koʻolaus, but tough enough to handle surprise rain and gusty trade winds. The footprint fits well on smaller campsites we find near the ridges, and the vestibule has been perfect for stashing gear away from the damp ground. It’s been solid for both mauka hikes and makai beach camping — definitely a good tent for island conditions.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to go to Iceland camping with some expected winds. My Nemo Hornet lightweight may not be strong enough. I am happy with it's expected durability; but feel a little in the heavy side for this extra durability. The rain fly doesn't stay away from the tent even with the ties staked into the ground assisting. I do like the pocket at my head and smaller pocket in the roof. The included ground tarp is very nice that fits the right size for the tent.

I had this tent to replace prior tents and was not disappointed with the last one I had from 2021. That one, with the orange fly, went with me on many trips in different conditions. As long as you guy out the tent well, it will survive winds despite a taller profile. Extra cord & stakes are essential. Mine burned along with my gear in the recent fires and I am ready to replace it with the same tent in 2025.