How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Made with a spacious interior, this Marmot tent is the functional centerpiece of your basecamp. It's ready for 3 seasons of use. Plus, it is easy to set up and easy to access from either side.
Imported.
View the Marmot Tungsten Product LineView all Marmot Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 4 lbs. 15.7 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 14 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 5 lbs. 14.2 oz. |
| Packed Size | 5.9 x 24.4 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88.2 x 53.9/46.1 x 42.1 inches |
| Floor Area | 30.1 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9.7 + 6.5 square feet |
| Peak Height | 42.1 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Velocity HD aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Polyester ripstop |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester ripstop |
| Footprint Included | Yes |
| Design Structure | Freestanding |
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tent is my go to for Algonquin Provincial Park backpack camping. It is a bit heavy, but I didn't want to buy a new tent for my Iveland trip. I brought it to the Icelandic Highlands for 6 nights on the Laugavegur trail and it passed the wind test (86-122km/hr!)..I used all guylines and some specialized stakes (not included) and was very worried all night that it would rip, but it did not and we survived to tell the tale. We had rain, light snow and winds, which the tent handled beautifully. Definitely recommend. I have the 2017 orange/grey model..Thanks for having my back, Marmot!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Tungsten Tent was more durable than I could have imagined or expected. While camping in the Columbia River Gorge last weekend for a music festival, a major storm passed through starting at 10 pm. There was rain, lightning, and ongoing gusts of winds up to 70 miles per hour. That night other tents were beaten down and torn up. I stayed safe and dry and the tent made it through the scary three hours blowing through the Gorge. Other Marmot tents also survived, while certain other brands tore, poles broke or bent. I’m a fan of this tent and have made tons of recommendations the past week since I returned.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I REALLY wanted to love this tent! However, I was not too impressed with the quality. The rain fly seams were not flush with the tent poles. We tried using the guy lines to pull out the wrinkles but it still bunched up in certain areas... I could tell this would be a problem in wet weather. Also, you have to awkwardly crawl under the rain fly to attach to the tent poles. Overall disappointed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] it was my first time camping with my own gear and I’m so glad I chose to do it with Marmot! My friends that were camping with me were impressed that it only took me 10 mins to set up. I’m on the heavier side (200+) so it was very spacious for one person but adding a 2nd person might be a tight squeeze. Easy setup and takedown. I only wish it came with more stakes so i can use it for the guylines. I was camping in the summer so it was humid where i was staying and i opened one side of the rain fly door which helped me stay cool and it still offered me privacy.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tent is fantastic for a to the point 2 person tent. I bought this tent after camping a handful of times with my friend who has an older model and was impressed by the ease of use/setup and packaging. One star was taken away for the choice of parts coloring, two pole ends and tent rivet tabs are dark blue while the rest are yellow. This is like having socks that have left/right printed on them, it's unnecessary and makes it look goofy if you mix it up. It would have been more favorable to make all tent pole ends the consistent yellow to make it easier to setup at night and reduce the chance of poking your friends eye out.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Camping at @10,000' in the Cloud Peak Wilderness in the Bighorn Mtns of Wyoming resulted in my GSD & I being in a memorable thunderstorm. Lightning was cracking over Lake Geneva level and below us. The Marmot Tungsten II was water tight, and easy to secure in the rocky terrain. Once the storm passed, the night was pleasant and cool. All other nights spent in the tent were far less dramatic. Great features, easy access, + good ventilation.
I've used this tent about 9 times so far and have loved it! Kept me dry in the rain a few times, and feels spacious for a 2-person tent. The colors are super fun and I love the attachments for the rain fly - the buckles make it super easy to take on & off. I'm 5,9" and love that there's enough space by my feet for a few items or small pack. It's been my go-to since I got it in the spring!
We purchased 6 of these for our youth outdoor program. We take youth from the city up into the Uinta Mountains of Utah. We just got back from a backpacking trip at the end of September. It was cold enought that our water froze. The tents were great though. The color coded poles, tent and fly strap make it very easy to set up for anyone. The vestibules are roomy for two and we love the full coverage fly and the roof headlamp pocket. I also appreciate the full rounded zip doors and the built in keepers to keep the doors open. Overall a great tent. Couldn't be happier with our purchase.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent 2 person tent! Easy to set up, comes with a protective footprint for under the tent and a rain fly to add to the top. Super simple to set up and break down. My son and I fit comfortably, definitely recommend
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tent is extremely durable and waterproof. I have used it over 100 nights, and it kept me dry through all kinds of extreme storms! Not the lightest on the market but more durable than lighter weight tents.