Marmot Tungsten Tent: 1-Person 3-Season

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Marmot Tungsten Tent: 1-Person 3-Season and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 91 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.6 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.4 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 92

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Quick and easy set-up.
  • Enough floor space for all your belongings.
  • Endures inclement weather like strong winds and precipitation and keeps you dry.
  • Vestibule is large enough to store your backpack.
  • Double pocket near the base of the door.
  • The vent is placed above your head while sleeping, making it easy to open and close.

Expert Reviews

  • Footprint is included for added convenience.
  • Pre-bent poles create more space in the corners for greater ability to move around.
  • Free-standing for convenience.
  • Seam-taped to prevent leaks and increase waterproofing abilities.
  • Interior mesh pockets and lamp-shade pocket for functionality.
  • Color-coded clips, poles, and fly for ease of putting together.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Not the lightest option on the market.
  • No guy line tabs on the tent fly ends.

Expert Reviews

  • There are lighter and more packable options on the market, although they cost more.
  • A little bulky when packed.

Summary:

The Marmot Tungsten Tent: 1-Person 3-Season is a convenient, waterproof, and functional tent that is well-suited for those who want ample space. Despite not being the lightest on the market, it is still a reasonable weight for a solo backpacking trip. The tent is easy to set-up, protects against inclement weather, and has plenty of pockets.

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