Marmot Catalyst Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Marmot Catalyst Tent: 2-Person 3-Season and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 78 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.2 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.1 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 126

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • The set-up is simple and fast for quick pitching and taking-down.
  • The storage pockets let you easily organize your gear.
  • The tent is waterproof to fully protect you from inclement weather.
  • Spacious so that you can easily move around to organize your gear and unpack your backpack.
  • Protects you from wind and withstands strong gusts, keeping you warm all-night-long.
  • Packs down small for efficient transportation.
  • The tent is color-coded so that you can quickly set-up and take-down the tent with very little thought.

Expert Reviews

  • Provides plenty of headroom to sit up and read or organize your belongings.
  • Comes with a tube stuff sack with a drawstring carry cord for easy transportation.
  • Durable to withstand tough terrain over multiple seasons.
  • The two vestibules add extra room for gear storage for two people.
  • Considered a budget tent due to the low and competitive price point.
  • Easy and fast to set-up for increased efficiency.
  • Contains organizational sections and pockets so you can store your gear effectively.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Some condensation build-up on the inside of the rainfly, which can be annoying during humid and hot weather.
  • Some reports of the tent poles breaking in multiple places, rendering the tent unusable.
  • Some users wish there was a double-zipper on the fly for additional venting and breathability.

Expert Reviews

  • Heavy for solo backpackers to carry long distances.
  • Despite the quick set-up, it can take a little bit longer to build when compared to one-pole tents.
  • The tent is short in length, so it may be too small for taller users.

Summary:

The Marmot Catalyst Tent: 2-Person 3-Season is an easy-to-use, functional, and protective option that works well for solo backpackers on shorter trips or two people on extended backcountry adventures. If you are looking for a simple, organized, and waterproof tent, this could be a good choice.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.