STILL A HAPPY CAMPER |
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| This is a follow up review after using the tent a half dozen times over the last two months. Like others have reported, my poles also took a set but it has not impaired performance that I can tell. If they break I will send them back to Marmot for a replacement. Meanwhile I have a repair kit handy just in case. The second outing to Crater Lake was a true test. It started pouring down rain as soon as we reached the campsite. My wife and I had it set up in no time since it is so simple with no weird angles to figure out. Unknown to me at the time due to the hurried nature of our initial set up, our tent pad was situated in the lowest point of the campsite. After 2 hours of pouring rain we were in the middle of a huge 4 inch deep puddle. My wife was extremely worried that we would be in for a long cold and wet night. Not so. The tent was absolutely waterproof and no water penetrated. Our other outings included windy weekends at 5000 feet in the Badger Creek Wilderness and cold nights at Cape Outlook on the beach. The tent has performed well with no problems. Haven't had to use the guy lines yet since the tent is so stable in the wind with four stout poles. One other reviewer needed a suggestion for a footprint. I got the footprint for the Marmot Den which is the same tent as the Kronos, but a newer model with less netting. Same 8 x 8 size so the footprint is an exact fit. |
| HAPPY CAMPER at Sierra Trading Post on 10/02/2009 |
HIGH QUALITY TENT |
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| We are very happy with this tent. Extremely easy set up. Quality construction and well thought out. Tent is all mesh so very well ventilated. Will use it at Crater Lake next week so we will see if it is too cool at altitude. All seams are sealed on the inside. It didn't rain on the one trip have taken with it so far, but it performed well and with 4 poles is very stable in the wind. Too heavy and large for backpacking in my opinion. Even if you split the load, the 8 x 8 footprint is a bit much in the woods. Sides are high so the interior space is usable to the walls. Storage bins in every available spot on the lower walls and even on the ceiling. I like the way the fly is attached to the tent at set up. Easy to use and easy to tighten up when the weather turns bad. This is my family car camping tent and I am very pleased with it except for the doors which hinge on the bottom so you have to open it entirely to get in and out (unlike D hinge doors). The zippers on the fly also tend to snag on the flappy zipper covers. You have to use two hands to be sure they don't get stuck. Minor gripes overall though. |
| Happy Camper at Sierra Trading Post on 07/23/2009 |
love this tent! |
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| We bought this specifically for backpacking with 2 kids under 5. It was as light as a 4 person backpacking tent can be, I believe, and totally spacious. Very easy to set up, although the poles all developed bends with the first use - no major storm either! Still, they work just fine, and we have used the tent several times since taking it backpacking. We loved the ventilation that goes hand in hand with so much mesh, although used the fly every time to make for a warmer environment for the kids. The Marmot rainfly is awesome - great design and I'd certainly feel confident using this tent in a rain and light snow storm. I'm disappointed that I can't find an appropriate footprint to fit it - anyone have any ideas? |
| backpacking mama at Sierra Trading Post on 09/15/2009 |
no problems with poles bending |
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| After reading a lot of the comments, and hearing the problems with poles I bought the tent anyway because of the price, and was glad I did. Two of us set it up and took care to flex them slowly and evenly. When tearing down I inspected them carefully and no bends at all. I own a 2 person Sierra Designs tent I also bought here which was fine for my self, this tent was roomy and comfortable for two of us, a Labrador Retriever, and gear. The weather was light rain and quite a bit of wind with no problems, I have to see how it fairs in foul weather before I give it five stars, but would definitely would recommend this tent |
| CSWII at Sierra Trading Post on 10/13/2009 |
more about the poles |
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| The diagonal poles also developed a slight "set" or bend on first set-up (see earlier review). Otherwise, the tent looks robust and workable for our family of mom, dad and two small kids. wall are mostly mesh; so three seasons, with emphasis on comfort in hot weather; I would not recommend for early spring or late fall with small kids or adults who "sleep cold". Other marmot gear has performed well for me over the years, so I am still hopeful the slight set in the poles is no issue. |
| illinois kayaker at Sierra Trading Post on 07/27/2009 |
Good tent |
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| The tent was easy to set up. As typical of most tents, while it was billed as a 4 person tent, 2 adults and 1 child felt pretty cramped. Two adults would be fine in this tent. It is not tall enough to stand up in which makes it harder to get in and out of. All in all we were pleased with the purchase. |
| avantg at Sierra Trading Post on 07/21/2009 |
Saweet Tent |
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| It is so simple and light, that I hope I'm not fooled. As long as the seams stay intact and the light weight fabric doesn't rip, I don't have a thing to complain about. It's more like a two adult plus one child tent if you like to move around more freely than a sardine. |
| mandypants at Sierra Trading Post on 08/17/2009 |
Excellent tent |
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| lots of room , well thought out product |
| GBH at Sierra Trading Post on 10/13/2009 |
