Marmot Limestone Tent: 6-Person 3-Season

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Marmot Limestone Tent: 6-Person 3-Season and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 86 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.4 stars 
Expert Rating: 4 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 66

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Able to open the roof area for more visibility.
  • Ample air flow even with the rain-fly on.
  • Keeps you dry in rough weather.
  • Easy to set up.
  • The zippers work well and don’t get caught.
  • Spacious and a great design with ample space.
  • Venting is great and prevents moisture build-up.
  • The tent fabric is sturdy and durable.
  • Set up is intuitive and easy to figure out quickly.

Expert Reviews

  • Gear pockets are spread throughout for easy convenience.
  • Ceiling and upper are mesh to be able to see your surroundings.
  • Four-zippered front door makes it easy to turn into a double entrance.
  • Able to make a veranda with hiking poles and the guy-lines.
  • Rain-fly provides good coverage, which can be tightened to provide rain run-off.
  • Well built and high-quality.
  • Sturdy and waterproof.
  • Relatively lightweight for a 6 person tent.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Some wish the tent was even more breathable than it already is.
  • Some reports of the rain-fly developing a tear, though this can be easily replaced.

Expert Reviews

  • Might be too tight to fit 6 people.
  • Vestibule might not be big enough for relaxing around.
  • Fly has a tendency to get caught on the side-wall poles during set up.
  • Top pole is tight and could potentially rip if not careful.

Summary:

The Marmot Limestone Tent: 6-Person 3-Season is a durable, sturdy, waterproof, and spacious option that is suited for almost any weather conditions. The visibility, weatherproofing, and easy set-up make this a good choice for camping backpacking, while the tent may be too small for 6 people with ample gear.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.