Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent Review

The Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is a budget-friendly option for backpackers and campers looking for a reliable and easy to set up tent. This tent is designed to accommodate 2 people and features a traditional 3-pole setup, making it easy to set up and take down. The tent body is made from a durable polyester taffeta, while the fly is made from a waterproof polyester taffeta.

Roomy Tent

One of the standout features of the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is its ample interior space. The tent has a peak height of 42 inches, providing plenty of room for sitting up and changing clothes. The tent also features two D-shaped doors for easy entrance and exit and a footprint to help extend its durability. The tent also includes a lampshade pocket that will diffuse the light from a headlamp and give it more of an ambient light glow and two pockets along the interior wall to hold wallets, cellphones, or other small items overnight. These two pockets are a bit on the smaller side.

Rainfly

The tent’s rainfly is also easy to set up and provides excellent protection from the elements. The full coverage fly covers the entire tent and has two vestibules giving you extra room that can be used for gear storage. The tent also features a sturdy aluminum frame that can withstand strong winds and heavy rain. The tent also comes with a convenient carry bag and stakes to make it easy to transport and set up.

Weight

The Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is also lightweight, making it perfect for backpacking trips, the packaged weight weighs in at just under 6 pounds. The tent’s compact size and weight also make it perfect for backpacking trips, and its easy set-up is great for those new to camping or backpacking. The tent’s interior is well designed, offering plenty of room and storage options. The tent’s ventilation system is also well designed, keeping the air flowing and reducing condensation inside the tent.

Setup Ease

The Marmot Tungsten 2p has a traditional 3-pole setup. The two larger tent poles run from corner to corner and a crossbar pole helps expand the interior room the fly setup is simple also. You will need to match up the red tabs to ensure it is installed properly. You will need to tighten the fly properly to avoid flapping and noise if it happens to be windy.

Wrap-up on the Marmot Tungsten 2P

The Marmot Tungsten 2P is a budget-friendly lightweight option that is very durable and has ample space to sleep two people comfortably. It is easy to set up and offers good protection in all weather conditions. Overall, the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is a great tent option for beginner backpackers, who are looking for a reliable, affordable and easy to set up tent for backpacking and camping.