Reviewed by: trail
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Backpacker
Price Paid:
$159.00
at R.E.I. Summary:
i had been interested in this tent for some time, and when i found it on sale (because it had been discontinued), i was stoked. i wanted it for it's space to weight ratio, and the discounted price made it that more appealing. i have used this tent for 4 years, from the deep snows of alaska to the sunny beaches of belize, and it has performed quite well everywhere. the setup is easy once you get the hang of it- one pole slides in, stake it out and there you go- shelter.it does have a large footprint- wide open space is required for this tent, and good staking ground is preferable. as everyone else seems to agree, condensation is the main problem. in deep snow, the perimeter mesh is beneath the snow level, so getting good cross-ventilation can be a bugger- opening up the rear vent, propping up the peak vents and leaving the top of the door unzipped a bit, if possible, will remediate some of the problem. in warm, humid conditions, even with all of the vents open and the perimeter mesh exposed, i still experienced some condensation, but in warm dry climes, such as belize, i had little or no dew inside the tent. so it really seems to depend on where you use it, and the weather in your area. other than that, it has stood up to some strong winds- just make sure to set it up so the broad side isn't into the prevailing wind, and with the guy-out points on the sides secured, i had no problem. space-to-weight it this tent's strong point- it is light enough to carry for a solo palace, and big enough for 3 people and gear, as i found out in guatemala once. in that particular instance, i set it up in a fierce rain, in the dark, and we all hurriedly dived into the only dry spot in the jungle. in the morning i discovered that i had inadvertently set it up on top of a huge anthill, and the ants were not happy about it at all, but not a single one of the little jawed, stinging beasts got inside, which was very impressive. so, in conclusion, i would recommend this tent, if: you don't intend to use it in very humid conditions (it is a single-wall tent after all), and you relish lots and lots of space, and if you appreciate a simple, but not quite hassle-free set-up. there are sturdier tents out there, there are lighter tents, and perhaps even bigger ones, but to get all of the features this tent has in a package this lightweight and spacious, look no further. Customer Service:
the literature accompanying the tent said that the burrito stuff sack converted into a gear loft- maybe for other tents, but not this one. i had to call marmot and make sure that it just wasn't my tent that lacked the proper internal loops for this feature, but other than that, i haven't needed marmot's help for anything. Similar Products Used:
sierra designs, the north face, MSR, eureka
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