Marmot Thor 3 Person Dome Tent Review

The Thor 3 has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 9, which is a tiny bit less than the average height of the 139 various 3 person tents we have examined With 47 square feet of room inside, it is a little bit smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to two other campers during the 4-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents similar to this one often can make a really nice choice for people that appreciate spending lots of hours outside of their tent exploring.

A few of the great things about dome tents are, that they are generally speaking not too heavy, making them simple to carry around. In most all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very straightforward to set up. In good weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are the most common of all the other types of tents you will see when camping. They tend to do better in bad weather than other types, allowing water to easily slide off the sloped sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, resulting in the rain pooling on the top of the tent. The most basic dome tent should have a rectangular floor, slanted walls a couple of poles which converge in the middle of the roof. Due to the way they are made, it is typically considered that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

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• 6 add_circle_outline PROS

• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Thor can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Gives you a place to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
3. Internal storage. It is good to see Marmot has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is 70d 100% Nylon W/R F/R, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 10000 mm waterproofing rating, which is very good for most circumstances.
6. Available in other sizes. Marmot has also made this model available in Other Sizes.

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 47 square feet, the Thor 3 is smaller than quite a few of the 139 other 3 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 9% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some campers.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of 70d 100% Nylon W/R F/R but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. A little heavy for backpacking. Even though the Thor 3, looks like a small tent, it is not ideal for backpacking as it weighs 11 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
5. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have lots of qualities to rave about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Marmot's Thor 3 tent is suitable for base camp and expeditions. Here are a couple of other cool things not already mentioned above which, we found and liked, while researching the model: The Thor three-person has become a go-to tent for expeditions and lengthy stays in the alpine realm., Seam Taped Catenary Cut Floor and Light-Reflective Points and Internal Guy System and Field Repair Kit.

With fantastic ratings, and a minimum headroom of 3' and 47 square feet of space to play with, this tent is like your very own miniature flat. This enables you to enjoy some really enjoyable time camping. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can study above.

If you found this website looking for recommendations about this particular tent, our view is, it should make for an awesome acquisition. In case you simply happened to land on this page while browsing for a new tent having not heard of this manufacurer or this model previously, it is probably a good idea to check out a few other comparable tents.

Value for money: In terms of value for your money, this tent is significantly pricier than the usual price of all the one hundred and ninety-three, three-person tents we have looked at, this alone is not a negative thing. One should also take a look at other things in-depth, as we do for each tent.

When we determine the valuation of a tent, we reflect upon plenty of things, looking for things where the tent could shine against other similar tents and where it is not quite as good. On this occasion, with an overall rating of 4.6 and the price statistics above, we can see that with a price of $889.00 info_outline The Thor 3 is a remarkable buy although it may be perceived as quite expensive when set side by side with similar tents.

The ratings show that the build and space the tent provides make it a superb buy for those searching for a tent that can last for lots of years. It will make a decent choice for most people searching for a comfy four-season dome tent to camp in, that will serve you well for years to come.