Marmot Bastille II Tents

Marmot Bastille II Tents 

DESCRIPTION

2-person, 4-season

USER REVIEWS

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[Mar 08, 2008]
aksotar
Paddler

if you can find one.. BUY IT !!!
this is my "go to" tent.. have owned all sorts of tents from the early North Face A frames to single wall gore-tex Mtn tents.. I guide river trips and in single person use it is a mansion and for two it is still comfy.. why don't companies make tents in this length anymore..?? if you are over 5'10" in most tents you'll be touching head/toe.. this is SO nice at 93"..
the small, pull out vestibule is great for entry/exit and boots and the poled one for storage... roof vents are cool and work well...
heavier than some but stronger than all, I'm in a raft so the weight isn't a factor and for winter use you wouldn't want a lighter/weaker tent in hard core conditions....
then there's the length...
the PERFECT tent !!
I wonder if the Thor II is as good...

Customer Service

all my experiences with them have been quickly taken care of and left me happy

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 13, 2000]
Mike Austin
Backpacker

Since arriving in Argentina 8 years ago I decided I needed a tent that could withstand the terrific winds of Patagonia as well as any storm that could arise in the Andes. The Bastille met my criteria. I have used it all over Argentina, Peru and Chile. It saved my life on one accasion when I was trapped alone by a freak storm while on an Andean ridge, and on another when I was caught---again while soloing---in a storm while backpacking the island of Navarino. It has never failed to hold up even in the fierce winds of Torres del Paine in Chile or Glacier National Park in Argentina. Yes, it is heavy, but I like the durability and extra room.

Customer Service

I wrote Marmot detailing my experience. They wrote back immediately, and even introduced me to their local distributor here in Buenos Aires. I was so impressed by this courtesy that I bought their Equinox tent to take on a 40 day solo hike across the Gran Sabana of Venezuela this December. I will send a review upon return.

Similar Products Used:

Sierra Design Comet CD
North Face Stratos

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 11, 1999]
Michael Leavitt
Backpacker

Tent is very versatile, but you pay for that versatility in weight. Overall this is the finest tent I have owned or used (others used- Kelty, Sierra Designs, Walrus, North Face). The materials are very durable and there is no billowing in the fly or canopy. For two people it feels like a luxury condo, but for three it would be tight (has been done). Best tent at regulating temperature I have used, but similar features as the asylum. The individual add ons for the tent are more than they should be, but that's Marmot. I would recommend this tent to backpackers who value extra space, stability and versatility in a tent over 2-3 pounds on their back. The difference in this tent and other similar designs from other companies.

Customer Service

Customer service is excellent. As a company, Marmot responds to the consumer. They should for the premium price.

Similar Products Used:

Walrus, Sierra Designs, North Face Kelty.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
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