Marmot Catalyst Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

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.

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.