Tungsten 2-Person Tent

https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/tungsten-2p?utm_source=ga&campaignid=22384119488&adgroupid=&network=x&keyword=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22384115021&gbraid=0AAAAADrbEXUPzHf1Jo-XULVk1HNg4nZ-b&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5tj4yKWBkgMVJy9ECB1V5xaoEAQYASABEgIuEvD_BwE Marmot Tungsten 2p is awesome. I use it for solo backpacking trips and got the 3p for when the wife comes with me. They have a UL version too, but the regular one is light enough. I’ve had mine for 6 years and it’s been on countless trips and held up under some sketchy conditions. It’s darn close to MSR quality at a fraction of the price.

Sundome is much lower quality than the other options. If you're looking at Coleman, step up to at least the Skydome. Funny enough I was going to recommend the Basecamp. Ventilation isn't great with the fly on but that's very common with cheap tents. I like wooded campsites anyway where you can angle the mesh portions of the tent into the trees and keep the non-mesh facing the walkway for privacy. Kelty kinda owns the cheap-but-mostly-quality space. The Discovery Trail 3P is very meshy which helps with ventilation but still a lack of fly vents. If you can stretch the budget or find a good sale, the Kelty Rumpus 4 is a killer deal. Lots of ventilation, vented fly, and a great vestibule that you can keep wide open to help with ventilation. The Teton looks fine. I like the look of the higher denier fabric and vented fly. Teton has historically been a cheap crap brand but they've really made some improvements in the last few years. I don't love that their "lifetime warranty" explicitly mentions that things like bent poles are considered normal wear. The marmot is an excellent option if you can get it at a good price and you're genuinely okay with a 2p.

Honestly? Neither. I have a Tungsten 2p and it's not my favorite. The Paria's yellow colour is an absolute deal breaker for me (though perhaps not for everyone). Let me ask a few questions and I might be able to guide you a bit better: * budget? * where will you be backpacking and for how long? * what season/temps/any major inclement weather like high winds, etc? * solo hiking? carry a lot of gear or minimal? * any weight limits? Immediately off the top of my head I'd suggest something like the [Naturehike Mongar 2p](https://www.naturehike.com/products/mongar-2-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent). It's a similar price to the Paria, available in a variety of less objectionable shades, and very very good quality. At 6"2 and 210 you're not going to want a 1p tent at all.

Go lightweight over anything else. You do not need a super heavy duty tent for a long distance multi day backpacking trip. The only reason you should be sacrificing weight should be for weather. I use the Marmot tungsten (2person 3lbs) for all backpacking. It is not heavy duty but it is it going to be destroyed from repeated wear and tear in the backcountry. I go heavy if I am going mountaineering and need something for wind and snow.

Going with a 2-person tent is definitely the right call with the doggo for sure and out of the ones you’re considering, the Marmot Tungsten 2P is probably the most reliable based on my personal opinion Full disclosure it’s a bit heavier than the others but it’s roomy, has solid ventilation, and holds up pretty well over the few years I used it PLUS their good warranty The Kelty Discovery Trail 2 is okay too cuz it’s durable and easy to set up but I think it has a bit less interior space compared to the Marmot especially with a big dog You can try [11 Best Two Person Tents for Camping and Backpacking in 2025](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) to see your other options too

I got my tungsten 2p from sunny sports recently because of the price. No issues here. Great little tent.

I’m on my second 2P, only bc first was replaced under warranty. There is very little lb difference between 1P and 2P, so unless you want to stay in a tight 1P, upsize to the 2P. It’s perfect for me and my pack, although it has 2 vestibules too.