Marmot - Tungsten Ultralight 2-Person Tent
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Last updated: Jan 3, 2026 Scoring
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"I had mine staked down in packed sand during a rainstorm that dropped 1.5”-2” per hour for 3 hours according to a ranger station nearby and it took it like a champ."
"has withstood the last week of winds over 70 freezing kph."
"It endured pretty intense weather and rain in alpine landscape without any problem"
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"Headroom... are excellent"
"It’s perfect for me and my pack"
"It fits a double pad for me and my large dog."
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"A tent that was 2 lb or less ... It's shaved off 2 to 3 lb at least and I have more space my backpack. ... Once you hit that 2 LB or so mark...holy crap...its a whole new world."
"When I care about weight, I bring my Fly Creek from Big Agnes. ... The fly creek is crazy light"
"agreeable weight ... I've used them both in the backcountry as well as when going car camping"
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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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"Oh wow! What a steal! ... the F3 Pro is a beast for that price!"
"the Marmot Tungsten tents are shockingly good value for the money"
"Stable and cheap."
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"I hate that nylon sags and it's actually pretty weird it sucks up water. The last thing you want a tent to do is get heavier, stay wet and lose tension."
"After getting as much mileage as possible out of my BA 2P Flycreek and Tarptent Rainbow, I'm excited to invest in an ultralight shelter that shaves a pound or more off my base weight"
"Weight difference is worth almost two beers so it's quite an obvious choice"
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"The glue on the seams really disintegrating, but still waterproof."
I own Kelty, North Face and Marmot backpacking tents, and can attest to their durability, ease of use and agreeable weight. I've used them both in the backcountry as well as when going car camping.
r/CampingGear • What brands or types of tents should I be looking to get? ->I got my tungsten 2p from sunny sports recently because of the price. No issues here. Great little tent.
r/backpacking • Marmot Tungsten 1P opinions? ->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.
r/backpacking • Marmot Tungsten 1P opinions? ->I’m kind of in love with my Tungsten UL 2P. Ticks all of your chosen boxes and can be found on sale for relatively cheap. Headroom and ventilation are excellent but may not be what you’re looking for (check floor dimensions) for full time 2 person living. No complaints here and per reviews has kept plenty people happy for many adventures. Tip: make your own Tyvek footprint.
r/CampingandHiking • Best UL freestanding backpacking tent showdown ->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 ->I like my Marmot Tungsten 2p
r/backpacking • high quality 2 person 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? ->If it's just you, go with the 2p, but if you need room to store gear and keep food and other stuff with you do the 3p. The weight is pretty close so it's really up to the circumstances on what you need to keep by your side.
r/camping • Marmot Tents (Limelight 3P & Tungsten 2P) ->If weight wasn’t such an issue it’d be fine, but for backpacking specifically, I’d definitely go lighter. Also, that extra width in the Tungsten does make sharing a tent way more comfortable, especially if you have wider pads.
r/backpacking • Which is a better tent? The North Face Stormbreak or Marmot Tugsten ->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? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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