The Marmot Tungsten 3P Tent is a great 3 season tent for the beginner backpacker looking for their first quality tent, or an avid car camper looking for something smaller and easier. This awesome tent comes with everything you need including the fly and footprint, and its biggest draw is its luxurious roominess with vertical sidewalls, 40 sq ft of space, and 46 inch peak height. This tent may not be the lightest shelter around, but for the price, it’s a great start for high end quality.
The Black Diamond Mega Light Shelter for four people is a moderately lightweight and spacious pyramid tent suitable for everything from an emergency shelter, to cooking tent, to basecamp sleeping tent, and works in any climate, weather, and setting. Although this tent offers minimal protection from critters and bugs, it works well to defend against rain, snow, and wind, particularly with an added groundsheet and some creative thinking. Although not the lightest shelter on the market, the price makes it a bargain for the size and ease of assembly, although beware, it does not come seam-sealed and must be done by hand.
The Marmot Tungsten Tent: 2-Person 3-Season shines for its roominess, easy assembly, and reasonable price, and has garnered a loyal following throughout the United States. While most reviewers find it very durable and resistant to even heavy winds and rain, several people have mentioned leakiness in rain and fragility in wind. Although not the lightest or most packable tent on the market, it still weighs in under five pounds and provides superior space for the weight due to clever design.
The Marmot Limelight Tent: 3-Person 3-Season is a durable tent that is easy to setup. While it has good headroom, the tent can be a little tight for three people. While it is not ultralight, the Limelight is a good mid-range tent for backpackers.
The Marmot Limelight Tent: 2-Person 3-Season is a great option for those who want a spacious, comfortable, durable, and weatherproof tent. The pre-bent poles allow for greater room inside, making this ideal for the camper(s) who enjoy adequate room after a day of camping, but may not be suited for solo-backpackers traveling long distance.
The Big Agnes Fly Creek Tents are shockingly lightweight. They are well designed and backed by top notch Big Agnes customer service. There are certainly more durable and roomier backpacking tents available, but if treated with care, Fly Creek tents can withstand the test of time and the feather weight more than makes up for the fragile materials.
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2, UL3 Tent is incredibly lightweight while still providing a good level of comfort. Due to its lightweight construction, it is not the most durable or full featured backpacking tent, but for those concerned with weight and packability, it is hard to beat this tent.