Marmot - Halo 4 Person Tent

Take a look at the [Marmot Halo 4p](https://www.campmor.com/collections/family-tents/products/marmot-halo-4-person-tent?variant=42105563381921) currently on sale at Campmor. We (wife and 7 y.o. son) have the 6p and love it. You wouldn't be able to stand up in the 4p but could in the 6p. If you search Reddit for Wawona reviews, you'll find negative marks for lacking a full length rain fly even though TNF lists it as a 3 season tent. Because of its short rainfly design and the way it just barely comes down past the windows, it can be a bit drafty.

I have this tent (4P) for car camping and it's great. Love the nearly-vertical walls and all the pockets. When fully staked and all guy lines are fastened, the thing is bomber in the rain thanks to the poles that create the 'halo' around the tent. Roomy vestibule and very durable rainfly. Blows Big Agnes out of the water, IMO. Big Agnes is a step down from Marmot wrt poles, construction, weight for a tent that size, brighter colors for better mood when having to spend time inside of the tent, and more durable zippers, materials, and seam taping (stronger adhesive). Also, more reflectivity at night is useful when getting back to tent after dark. Marmot has been doing this for a long time and it shows. The price is what will get you but in this case, you truly do get what you pay for. For reference, my Halo tent is almost 20 years old and only last year did I need to replace the shock cord in the poles. Marmot just uses better materials overall than Big Agnes. Great tent.

I recently bought the halo four person for my family to go camping in. We are beginners, never been before. I needed something that didn’t break the bank, but that would also pretty much guarantee we could have shelter from the weather because one bad weather incident would probably ruin my chances going forward. If your tent with stood these kinds of conditions, then I am very satisfied with my purchase.

I have done a review on the Halo 6p and 4p before. Awesome tent. https://www.reddit.com/r/CampingGear/s/1KRXWfvzGz It's not discontinued, it's just sold out about everywhere. I wouldn't pay full price on it at Campsaver, who seems to be the only one who has it in stock other than scalpers on eBay. The Eureka Space Camp 6p is also a great choice and is an absolute bargain right now at $165 on Amazon. Johnson Outdoors is discontinuing the brand, but it's a great tent. All large family camping tents do average in high winds. They are standing height and act like wind sails. This can be resolved by using plenty of aftermarket tent stakes and additional guyline. The manufacturer doesn't include enough in the box, so I recommend the Paria Spiral Y beams or MSR Groundhogs and Lawson Equipment Glowire or Ironwire. Also recommended always buy the footprint. Protects the tent floor and makes site cleanup easier.

My Marmot Halo 6p and 4p and Durston tents have been to multiple camping and backpacking events. They are multiple years old. You get what you pay for.

I just picked up the halo 4p, very happy with it. We have a giant tent for longer trips but I wanted something smaller and more storm worthy. Seems built well, easy enough to put up, and pretty light packed up compared to my gazelle. Of course, so are most tents.

Marmot Halo is great.

That tent is cheaper direct from Marmot (https://www.marmot.com/equipment/tents/3-person/limelight-3-person-tent/AFS\_195115053215.html). I have a Marmot car camping tent which has been great but I'd not recommend the Limelight at 6lbs as there are far better options for backpacking. Durston XMid or XDome are very popular options in this price range for example.

I'd add marmot to that list too for the 3-season and backup the canvas with stove for freezing weather.