Marmot - Tungsten 4P

Recently picked up a Marmot Tungsten 4p. Solid tent and on special at Sports Basement a local CA chain similar to REI. If you’re in CA, check it out, unsure about shipping policy.

I have the 4p. Good quality/design. They aren't the lightest tents, but comparable with other stuff in their class and to go lighter is the next price point up, which can be significant. It seems like a decent buy.

I can't remember the model but I bought my former partner a Marmot 3/4 person backpacking tent that could be packed fairly small and wasn't that heavy. It would easily work bikepacking for two adults with bikes and a child in a trailer. It had doors and a vestibule on each side to make getting in and out that much easier with a kid. I'm sorry I can't remember the name. I wanted to keep it when I left but I prefer hammocks and knew the kids would have much more appreciation for the use of it.

I think that was it. I only used it once with her but remember that it was quite easy to set up and would comfortably fit three. I chose it for lightweight packability factors with the intent of of only sleeping three in it. Four, two adults and two kids would have been tight.

If you don't need standing height, I'm a big fan of the Marmot Tungsten 4

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

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.

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.

Is that the new Marmot Tungsten?

How do you like it? I have the version from about 10 years ago. Does yours have that random wing added?

I bought a Marmot Tungsten years ago….Definitely aesthetically pleasing, great quality, easy set up. I just wish I got the 4-person instead of the 3.

Both of these tents are really huge for solo camping. I have the Snow Peak Alpha Breeze and I love it for me, my partner, and our dog. However, it’s a little more challenging to set up alone than other tents due to the heavy metal poles and the old school pin design (where you hook the poles into the tent body). You absolutely need a second person to help. The other tent you listed would be easier to set up alone. I would recommend looking at a 2 or 3 person tent instead for a solo camping experience. Both are plenty big if you have a partner or kid with you, and it would be much cheaper. If you become an REI member, you can get in on the Labor Day sales and then also have the option to return the tent if you decide it’s not working out. I really like the Marmot Tungsten for a spacious 3 person that’s also super simple to set up alone.

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.