Marmot - Tungsten 3 Person
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"The massive Hotel vestibule makes a big difference practically and psychologically. ... I keep going back to the CS Hotel because of that fabulous vestibule. You can sit on a chair inside it. You can scatter your gear around. You can leave it open as a welcoming large entrance."
"I’m 6’ 1” and have plenty of room. ... It was a lot less spacious than the x-mid"
"With one person, there is a huge amount of space available."
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"I've had it up in a downpour and it stayed totally dry inside."
"Also pitched it on bare rock using rocks to hold the stakes on a decently breezy night and it was pretty bombproof."
"The osmo material is amazing in the rain and stays taught ... I’ve camped in 40mph wind and lashing rain in Dartmoor and it didn’t miss a beat, no leaks and I felt secure all night."
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"I was hesitant about the instant part of it having not used one before, but I love it. I can put it up/take it down by myself"
"Coleman is stupid easy to set up ... this is so easy and takes a lot of stress away ... It’s easy ... You don’t have to think about it."
"Goes up super fast"
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"i also have a much older 3p tent maybe 10yr old that had a "window" in the rain fly that delaminated a year ago and they replaced the entire tent with my current brand new 3p tent for freeee. i thought they would just send a replacement rain fly but got a whole new tent and then fixed the rainfly on my own."
"they replaced the entire tent with my current brand new 3p tent for freeee. ... i thought they would just send a replacement rain fly but got a whole new tent"
"We had our second model stop working under warranty and they replaced it at no cost"
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"reliable ... I’ve been using the same inflatable pad for 6 or 7 years now and I’ve never had an issue with punctures or leaks"
"I’ve had them for 5 years now, use daily, and have had zero issues."
"used a double wide exped for numerous years with zero issue."
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"Dropped about 9ozs and kicked myself the rest of the way down the trail for being so gullible. ... I could really feel those 9ozs off my back."
"stupidly heavy mondo king pad"
"For pack-in or hiking its FAR too heavy."
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"had a "window" in the rain fly that delaminated a year ago"
The tungstens are awesome. A little heavy and bulky for backpacking but you can totally make it work too. I have a 1p and 3p and they are my go to for car camping. I used to use them for backpacking until I got lighter stuff.
r/backpacking • Marmot Tungsten 1P opinions? ->My recommendation as a life scout having been in an active scout troop for 5 years is the Marmot tungsten 2p. It has plenty of room, is easy to set up, and is nearly bullet proof. I have had the 3p version for 4 years with no issues. The tent can be used 4-seasons out of the year, and is light enough to take on backpacking trips. You shouldn’t have to buy your scout another tent in his duration in scouting(provided they take proper care of it)
r/BSA • New scout tent recommendations ->Must haves (I’ve passed over and returned tents for these) Poles that clip instead of slide into sleeves. Makes setup/takedown super fast and easy. High Quality zippers/fabric/hardware Full rain fly with vestibule for shoes. Double doors. Good ventilation and plenty of mesh. Available oem Footprint Nice to haves: (Increase comfort and usability but aren’t total dealbreakers) Headroom is important to my family, but not a big deal for me personally. Straight walls which keep the interior feeling open. These two hit all those marks for me: Mountain hardwear Mineral king https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mineral-king-3-tent-2102591.html Marmot tungsten https://www.marmot.com/equipment/tents/4-person/tungsten-4-person-tent/SP_1031644.html
r/CampingGear • What do you personally look for in a car camping tent? ->We downsized the tent we take on kayak trips to save on space and a bit of weight. Our 3 person marmot is almost 8 lbs vs my Durston XMid but if I didn't also want something for backpacking a Naturehike Mongar 2 would be a good balance between size, weight and costs.
r/CampingGear • If weight is no longer a constraint, what would you choose for a freestanding tent? ->Yeah we have a 3P Marmot that's similar. Very sturdy and great for its intended use but there are much lighter weight options like the Mongar that's also quite cheap. Basically unless you already own the heavy tent there's little reason to buy one when there are lighter, cheaper options which are readily available.
r/WildernessBackpacking • [deleted by user] ->I'd add marmot to that list too for the 3-season and backup the canvas with stove for freezing weather.
r/CampingGear • What brands or types of tents should I be looking to get? ->Marmot Tungsten, Naturehike Mongar 2p, Big Agnes Copper Spur, Durston X-Dome... Lots of great options out there. Get a tent with a mesh body, not a solid body, for summer. The Sundomes is a good tent but gets hot and doesn't air out as well as a higher grade shelter since it has mostly solid walls.
r/CampingGear • Small tent that can handle lots of rain ->Hmm mine is a year old. Not sure about any extra wing. Just realized there’s a cool pocket sleeve at the top of the tent on my last trip. No issues with this tent so far.
r/CampingandHiking • Our cozy tent setup. ->I really love my Mormot Tungsten. It is a little heavier than some of the other Recs but is roomy and has withstood some intense PNW rain. It also comes in an ultra light version (I don’t think it’s actually ultralight, but it is lighter than the OG version). Don’t pay full price for it though, Marmot tents are on sale all the time. I don’t like the zipper geometry on the MSR elixir and hubba for heavy rain and damp/dew- it’s meant so you don’t have to reach so far out into the vestibule to open your fly, but i find it means the zipper can drip into your tent through the open door.
r/backpacking • Does anyone have 2 person Tent recommendations? ->I have this tent in 3P, recommend it if you ever bring a second person or a dog it helps, also you can spread gear out if it rains.
r/camping • Looking for a 2P tent less than $250 that'll mostly be used for car camping ->Is that the new Marmot Tungsten?
r/CampingandHiking • Our cozy tent setup. ->How do you like it? I have the version from about 10 years ago. Does yours have that random wing added?
r/CampingandHiking • Our cozy tent setup. ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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