Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Ultralight Hatchback Dome Tent Review

The Tungsten 2 Ultralight Hatchback has two doors and a maximum center height of 3' 6, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 211 different 2 person tents we have studied. With 32 square feet of space inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 2-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, another camper all through the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents like this one are a really good choice for people who like spending lots of time outside of the tent enjoying the fresh air.

Some of the fantastic things about dome tents are, that they are for, the most part not too heavy, making them easy to carry. In nearly all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very easy to set up. In calm weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are easily the most commonly seen of all the various sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in bad weather than other types, allowing water to roll off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the water to pool on the top of the tent. The simplest dome tent should have a square footprint, slanted sides two or more poles which cross in the center of the roof. Because of their construction, it is usually thought of that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Beneath you can check out a list of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Tungsten Ultralight Hatchback can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the floor with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Gives you somewhere to store shoes and other items 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 stuff.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler 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 30D 100% Nylon F/R, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to rips and punctures. Also, the material has a 2000 mm waterproofing rating, which is very good for most circumstances.
6. Breathable. The Tungsten's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
7. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1200mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
8. Available in other sizes. Marmot has also made this model available in Other Sizes.

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 32 square feet, the Tungsten 2 is smaller than quite a few of the 211 other 2 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 30D 100% Nylon F/R but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, more so on rough terrain.
4. Out of Stock. Unfortunately this particular tent is not currently in stock. It is still on the manufactures site the last time we looked.
5. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many attributes to rave about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Marmot's Tungsten 2 Ultralight Hatchback tent is good for backpacking. Here are a couple of other points not noted above which, we noticed and liked, while researching the model: tungsten-ul-hatchback-2.jpg, Tuck a headlamp into the lamp shade pocket for ambient light at night. and Strategic Clip Placement Provides Larger Interior Volume.

With favorable ratings, and a minimum headroom of 3' and 32 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your very own little home away from home. This allows you to enjoy some delightful moments in the outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can read through above.

If you found this page looking for suggestions on this particular tent, our view is, it would make for a great acquisition. If you just happened to arrive on this page while browsing for a brand new tent having never heard of this manufacurer or this model previously, it is probably a good idea to check out some other comparable tents also.

Value for money: As far as value for money, this tent is a more costlier than the standard price of all the two hundred and ninety-two, two-person tents we have looked at, all alone this is not a negative thing. One should also think about other factors in-depth, as we do for every tent.

When we determine the ratings of a single tent, we consider a lot of things, searching for areas where the tent could outdo other very similar tents and where it is coming up short. In this case, with a total rating of 4.4 and the price data above, It is simple enough to identify that with a ticket price of $479.00 The Tungsten 2 Ultralight Hatchback is a good deal although it may be considered quite pricey when set side by side with similar tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and dimensions the tent offers make it a suitable purchase for people wanting a tent that can last for lots of years. It will make an ok choice for nearly all people searching for a comfy three-season backpacking tent to go camping in, that should serve you well for years to come.