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Marmot Limelight 2P -
Marmot Limelight 2 Person Tent: Marmot Limelight 2 Person Tent upholds the “keep it simple” quick set-up and weight-minimization while still camping in style. A roomy side vestibule keeps gear dry in wet weather.
Features.
Gear Loft and Footprint Included.
DAC Press-Fit Poles - Have Press-In Inserts for Increased Durability.
Full Coverage Fly.
Vestibule - For Additional Storage.
Window Weld - Waterproof Window Construction Reduces Weight and Enhances Appearance.
Bare Bones Setup - Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter.
Catenary Cut Floor - Fully Waterproof Floor with Taped Seams Lifted Off the Ground.
Jingle-Free Nylon Zipper Pulls - Promote Undisturbed Sleep.
Light-Reflective Points - To Find Your Tent At Night.
Multiple Pockets.
Snag-Free Zipper Flap - Zip and Un-Zip Without Getting the Zipper Caught.
Specs
Maximum Weight: 5 lbs / 2.3 kg.
Minimum Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz / 2.1 kg.
Dimensions: 41x54x88in / 104x137x224cm.
Packed Size: 7 x 18 in / 18 x 46 cm.
Vestibule Area: 9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m.
Tent Poles: 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm.
Floor Area: 32 sq ft / 3.0 sq m.
Tent floor Material: 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R
Tent canopy Material: 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R
Tent fly Material: 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R
Support and Cushioning:
- 3 DAC Featherlite Poles provide a strong, lightweight support
Frame:
- X shaped frame is simple to set up and sturdy to use
Weather and Wind:
- Main fly and floor seams are factory taped for weather protection
- 1 clear window in the vestibule with welded (leak proof) seams
- Catenary cut floor provides a tight pitch with reduced weight; fully seam-taped bathtub floor maintains waterproofness
Zippers:
- Color coded poles and webbing simplify setup; snag-free zipper flap won't get hung up
- Other Features - Jingle free Zipper Pulls, Light Reflective strips on the fly and multiple storage pockets
- Snag-Free Zipper Flap - Zip and Un-Zip Without Getting the Zipper Caught
Pockets:
- Multiple mesh gear pockets for stashing your stuff
- Multiple inside pockets organize your equipment and provide storage up off the floor while inside the Limelight 2 tent
Fabric:
- Light-reflective points help you find your tent at night; jingle-free nylon zipper pulls remain quiet in windy weather
- Snag-free zipper flap with jingle-free nylon zipper pulls reduce irritation with doors
- UV-resistant, seam-sealed polyester rainfly won't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch
- The floor has a catenary cut so the seams rise off the ground and the fabric stays taut
- Window Weld - Waterproof Window Construction Reduces Weight and Enhances Appearance
- Full coverage RipStop Polyester fly completely protects the tent from the weather
- Includes FREE fitted nylon Tent Footprint & FREE Gear Loft
Fit:
- Bare Bones - Saves Weight - leave the tent body home, bring the poles, fly and included fitted footprint to create an ultralight shelter - save weight
- DAC Press-Fit Poles - Have Press-In Inserts for Increased Durability
Ventilation:
- Window Weld™ design gives views to the outside, lets in light and reduces weight; fly vent increases air circulation inside tent
- Fly vent keeps tent well ventilated and reduces condensation
Manufactured:
- Import
Features:
- Side vestibule provides additional storage (9sq ft)
- Free standing design is easy to set up
- DAC/Marmot double clips disperse stress over a large area and won't slide; plus, they have an incredible breaking strength and are easy to use with gloves
- Large side door provides convenient access for campers; 1 large vestibule holds all the gear
- DAC tent poles are up to 15% lighter than aluminum, yet comparable in strength. Through innovative design, DAC created a light weight and compact folding tent pole.
- Fast and light "Bare Bones Setup" with optional footprint (sold separately)
- DAC Pressfit aluminum poles feature a pressed-in ferrule, ensuring the poles remain strong and reliable
- 45.7 x 17.8cm
- Window in fly offers a view of the weather or the bear tramping through your camp
- Bare Bones Setup - Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter
- Fire Retardant
- Post and grommet for easy set up
- Single door
- As a convenient option, poles and rainfly can be set up with the footprint to create a lightweight shelter
- Single vestibule
- All carry sacks and stakes included
- Sleeps 2
- All clip set up is fast and easy
Backcountry Edge
Boasting lightweight, durable construction, a roomy floor plan and an abundance of mesh, the Marmot Limelight 2P is a value-priced 2-person tent. Marmot even throws in a gear loft and footprint at no additional cost. Designed for 3-season backpacking and camping, the Limelight 2P is ready to accompany you on your next backcountry adventure.
Campmor
The Marmot Limelight 2 tent sleeps 2 campers and even gives them room for extra gear by giving them a generous vestibule of 9 sq.ft. Featuring 2 large mesh roof panels the Limelight 2 is well ventilated and by leaving the fly off is great for stargazing. Perhaps the best feature is the easy set up because all the shockcorded aluminum poles are connected to the tent by Marmot Double Clips speeding and easing assembly. Set up is made easier still because there are no sleeves, just clips which also let more air move under the fly reducing condensation. The full coverage RipStop polyester fly provides complete weather protection, won't stretch and resists UV breakdown. And now the tent is even better because Marmot gives you a FREE nylon Footprint and Gear Loft (Retail Value $50) with the Limelight. Oh yes, I said, FREE with the purchase of the tent.
FontanaSports.com
The Limelight 2P tent follows the “keep it simple” principle for quick set-up and weight-minimization while still camping in style. A roomy side vestibule keeps gear dry in wet weather. D-shaped door allows no-step entry/exit; color coded webbing and poles for easier set-up.
Features:
- Have Press-In Inserts for Increased Durability.
- For Additional Storage.
- Waterproof Window Construction Reduces Weight and Enhances Appearance.
- Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter.
- Fully Waterproof Floor with Taped Seams Lifted Off the Ground.
- Promote Undisturbed Sleep.
- To Find Your Tent At Night.
- Zip and Un-Zip Without Getting the Zipper Caught.
Specs.
• Capacity: 2 Person.
• Seasons: 3 Season.
• Maximum Weight:5 lbs / 2.3 kg.
• Minimum Weight:4 lbs 10 oz / 2.1 kg.
• Dimensions:41x54x88in / 104x137x224cm.
• Packed Size:7 x 18 in / 17.8 x 45.7 cm.
Area:9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m.
• Tent Poles:3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm.
• Floor Area:32 sq ft / 2.97 sq m.
• Tent floor Material:70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R
• Tent canopy Material:68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R
• Tent fly Material:68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R
USOutdoor.com
Simple is good. The fine folks at Marmot know it, and it shows in the design of the Limelight 2 tent. This freestanding, 2 wall wonder goes up in a flash and comes down just as easy. One door, a window, and an included gear loft and footprint offer everything you could ever want from a home away from home. A spacious 32' of floor area and 41 inches of height make for a spacious quarter in which you're free to sit up, comfortably change clothes or throw a small seated dance party. Throw in an included gear loft, footprint, a multitude of pockets and features and you've got something special. But wait! All that's not even to mention the tent design! With two doors, a windowed fly with vestibule, 70D and 3k waterproof floor and collapsing down to a mere 7 x 18 inches, the Limelight has taken the spotlight in the world of simple, affordable and feature packed tents. Whether you're tramping along the Routeburn or sauntering through the Sawtooths, the Limelight has you covered.
KLmountainshop
The Marmot Limelight 2 person, 3-season tent provides quick set-up and a weight sensitive design that makes it ideal for 3-season backpacking. Already priced to be an incredible value, this tent also comes with a free gear loft and footprint. The total weight of this tent is only 5 pounds and when you prep it for the trail it weighs only 4 pounds 10 ounces. For support this tent has DAC press fit poles, a full coverage fly, and reinforced seams. The Limelight 2 also has multiple interior pockets, a large vestibule, and a snag-free zipper flap.
Zappos.com
Minimize hassle with the convenient and easy to assemble Limelight by Marmot®.- Have Press-In Inserts for Increased Durability.
Comfortably fits 2 people.
Two Doors / Two Vestibules.
™ - Waterproof Window Construction Reduces Weight and Enhances Appearance.
- Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter.
- Fully Waterproof Floor with Taped Seams Lifted Off the Ground.
- Promote Undisturbed Sleep.
- To Find Your Tent At Night.
- Zip and Un-Zip Without Getting the Zipper Caught.
Stake Tape™ - Stake Tape.
Maximum Weight - 5 lbs / 2.268 kg.
Minimum Weight - 4 lbs 10 oz / 2.098 kg.
Dimensions - 41x54x88in / 104.1x137.2x223.5cm.
Packed Size - 7 x 18 in / 17.8 x 45.7 cm.
Area - 9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m.
Tent Poles - 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm.
Floor Area - 32 sq ft / 3 sq m.
Tent floor Material - 70d 100% Nylon 2000mm W/R, F/R
Tent canopy Material - 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R
Tent fly Material - 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R
Appalachain Outdoors
The Limelight 2P Tent from Marmot offers excellent protection from the elements with a minimalist touch. Quick to set up, the Limelight tent is waterproof and features light-reflective points to help spot your tent on your return from a night trek.Gander Mountain
Designed for quick set-up and weight-minimization, this stylish, 2-person tent features color-coded webbing and poles for easy shelter setup. Roomy side vestibule keeps gear dry in wet weather. D-shaped door allows no-step entry/exit. Fully waterproof, catenary-cut floor with taped seams. DAC Press-Fit Poles are 15% lighter than aluminum, yet comparable in strength. Window Weld waterproof window construction reduces weight and enhances appearance. Jingle-free nylon zipper pulls and snag-free zipper flap promote undisturbed sleep. Multiple pockets. Full-coverage fly. Light-reflective points. Gear loft and footprint included.• Maximum Weight: 5 lbs. / 2.3 kg.
• Dimensions: 41" x 54" x 88" / 104 x 137 x 224 cm.
• Packed Size: 7" x 18" / 17.8 x 45.7 cm.
Area: 9 sq. ft. / 0.8 sq m.
• Tent Poles: 3 DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm.
• Floor Area: 32 sq. ft. / 2.97 sq m.
• Material: (floor) 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R; (canopy) 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R; (fly) 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R,
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Mountain Gear
This tent will steal the show. The Limelight 2 from Marmot is a feature packed tent built for comfort and ease of use. The large D-shaped door makes for easy entry and a large front vestibule protects your equipment when the weather turns bad. A welded window in the fly offers you a view of the outdoors so you can get a head start on the weather. With included footprint and gear loft this tent is just as comfortable backpacking as it is camping out of your car.
REI
The Marmot Limelight 2 tent offers 2 backpackers a comfortable space and tough, yet lightweight construction. The Limelight also offers great value as it comes complete with footprint and gear loft!
Imported.
Denali
The Marmot Limelight 2 Person Tent lives by the words ‘keep it simple’. This lightweight tent allows you to camp in style with it’s quick set-up and roomy side vestibule. D-shaped door allows no-step entry/exit; color coded webbing and poles for easier set-up.
SummitHut.com
The Limelight from Marmot is a roomy, lightweight tent ideal for summer backpacking and car-camping adventures. Based on Marmot's legendary experience in building base camp and expedition tents for use around the world, the Limelight is a highly functional, reliable, three-season tent that comes with its wn gearloft and footprint included!
Cabelas
The very best in lightweight, extreme-weather protection for rugged, backcountry adventure. This two person tent is a bare-bone, minimalistic tent with vestibule. Experience the protection of a 68-denier polyester ripstop full-coverage fly with an 1,800mm waterproof-rated coating. The 70-denier nylon floor boasts a heavy-duty, 3,000mm waterproof-rated coating to lock out moisture. Window Weld™ technology for added waterproof protection. Tough, tear-resistant 68-denier polyester canopy. Jingle-free nylon zippers. Snag-free zipper flaps. Gear loft and footprint included. Multiple pockets for gear storage. Imported.
Average Price History:
| Accessories Included: | Gear Loft and Footprint |
|---|---|
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| Average Min Weight: | 4 lbs 10 oz; 2097 g |
| Average Packed Weight: | 5 lbs 0 oz; 2267 g |
| Bare Bones Weight: | 3 lbs 5 oz / 1506 g |
| Body Material: | Polyester Ripstop |
| Canopy: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R / 40d 100% Polyester No-See-Um Mesh F/R |
| Canopy Material: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop, F/R |
| Canopy fabric: | Ripstop polyester |
| Capacity: | 2 person |
| Clips or Sleeves: | Clips |
| Design type: | Freestanding tent |
| Dimension: | (H x W x L) |
| Dimensions: | 41 x 54 x 88in | 104 x 137 x 224cm |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Floor: | 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R |
| Floor Area: | 32 square feet / 2.97 square meter |
| Floor Dimensions: | 88" x 54" (at widest point) |
| Floor Fabric: | 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R |
| Floor Material: | 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R |
| Floor dimensions - metric: | 229 x 137 centimeters |
| Fly: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R |
| Fly / footprint pitch weight: | Unavailable |
| Fly Fabric: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R |
| Fly Material: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R |
| Footprint Included: | yes |
| Free Standing: | yes |
| Gear loft Included: | yes |
| Interior Height: | 41" (at highest point) |
| Interior Storage: | Gear Loft and Interior Pockets |
| Material: | Walls: 68D 100% Polyester Ripstop Floor:70D 100% Nylon PU 3000mm Fly:68D 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm |
| Max. Weight: | 5 lbs |
| Maximum Weight: | 5lbs 0oz (2267g) |
| Min. Weight: | 4 lbs 10 oz |
| Minimum Weight: | 4 lbs 10 oz / 2.1 kg |
| Minimum trail weight: | 4 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Minimum trail weight - metric: | 2.09 kilograms |
| Number of People: | 2 |
| Number of Poles: | 3 |
| Number of Vestibules: | 1 |
| Number of doors: | 1 door |
| Number/Pole Type: | 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm |
| Other: | Stuff Sack, Gear Loft and Footprint Included |
| Pack Weight: | 5 lbs / 2267 g |
| Packaged Size: | 7 x 18 in / 18 x 46 cm |
| Packaged Weight: | 5 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| Packed Dimensions: | 18 x 7 in / 45.7 x 17.8cm |
| Packed Size: | 7 x 18 in / 17.8 x 45.7 cm |
| Peak height: | 41 inches |
| Peak height - metric: | 104 centimeters |
| Pole Type: | DAC Press-Fit |
| Pole diameter: | 9.0 / 10.0 millimeters |
| Pole material: | Aluminum DAC Pressfit |
| Poles: | 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm |
| Rainfly fabric: | Coated ripstop polyester |
| Recommended Use: | 3-Season Backpacking |
| Seam Sealed: | Taped Seams |
| Seam Sealing: | Fully taped |
| Season Rating: | 3 Season |
| Seasons: | 3-season |
| Sidewall Material: | 75d Polyester Taffeta 190T 1800PU |
| Sleeping capacity: | 2-person |
| Stuff Sack Dimensions: | 18" x 7" |
| Taped Seams: | yes |
| Tent Capacity: | 2 |
| Tent Fabric: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R |
| Tent Poles: | 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm |
| Tent Season: | 3 |
| Tent canopy Material: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R |
| Tent floor Material: | 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R |
| Tent fly Material: | 68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R |
| Trail Weight: | 4 lbs 10 oz / 2.1 kg |
| Vestibule Area: | 9 square feet / 0.84 square meter |
| Wall Type: | Double |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Weight: | Min.: 4lbs 10oz , Pack: 5lbs |
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Marmot Limelight 2P Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Does not pack as small as claimed
I have to give this Marmot Limelight 2P a full 5 stars simply because of the value as this comes with a footprint and is often on sale as well. I got it for adventure motorycle trips and it has performed well. However I want to say right off the bat that the poles are about 21 inches long so there is no way it could pack up to be 7 x 18 as even Marmot themselves claim. I'd say the bag is more like 7 x 22 though it can compress a bit. (I have since moved on to a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 which has 17" poles and packs ridiculously small like 4x17, and it was recently on sale, yet it has a LOT less space inside).
I like the simplicity of pole design - nothing to break - just 2 simple poles and no fancy hubs just one crossover point and the connector there could be replaced with a loop of cord or a twist-tie if it ever even broke, which it won't.
I also like the fact that the door is on the side and not the end as it makes it easier to get to all your stuff inside. And the vestibule is quite big, you can crawl in one side of it while the other is still covering your gear, rather than crawling over it because it is so small.
I got a closeout Limelight 2P from late 2011 and it has the minor issue that the door is attached at the bottom which means you have to crawl over it whenever you enter and exit the tent and this could damage the netting on the door over time. For Spring 2012 I see this has been fixed on the new edition, along with getting ride of the solid orange fly - that color is overwhelming at times especially from inside the tent. The new fly appears mostly grey with some orange panels.
Another nitpick is that the footprint never stays on the grommets while setting up... but easily corrected by making thin rubber bands out of slices of bicycle inner tubes and looping them on near the bottoms of the 4 pole ends if desired, then when setting up, loop them over the footprint grommet.
I rode out some steady coastal winds probably 25 mph and with the 4 guy lines on it had no issues, quiet tight fly no flapping. Great value for the sale price especially and for 1 person it has a ton of room inside, with the near vertical walls and the extra headroom from the top crossbar. Ventilation props open on backside is nice.
I replaced the black guy lines with orange reflective cord which are great for nighttime to stop the age old tripping over guys lines. Pic below shows it fully guyed out on all 4 sides as the wind was building steadily. I also staked out the 2 ends using short mini bungee cords to keep the extra fabric there from flapping.
For one person there really is a TON of space inside. Another thing I could see as a potential problem that others have mentioned is that there is so much screen down low and the fly does not go all the way to the ground, that some people get a lot of wind driven dust and sand all over the insides of the tent. Desert campers be advised. To some degree this is the nature of the light weight tent today, but not always.
I like the simplicity of pole design - nothing to break - just 2 simple poles and no fancy hubs just one crossover point and the connector there could be replaced with a loop of cord or a twist-tie if it ever even broke, which it won't.
I also like the fact that the door is on the side and not the end as it makes it easier to get to all your stuff inside. And the vestibule is quite big, you can crawl in one side of it while the other is still covering your gear, rather than crawling over it because it is so small.
I got a closeout Limelight 2P from late 2011 and it has the minor issue that the door is attached at the bottom which means you have to crawl over it whenever you enter and exit the tent and this could damage the netting on the door over time. For Spring 2012 I see this has been fixed on the new edition, along with getting ride of the solid orange fly - that color is overwhelming at times especially from inside the tent. The new fly appears mostly grey with some orange panels.
Another nitpick is that the footprint never stays on the grommets while setting up... but easily corrected by making thin rubber bands out of slices of bicycle inner tubes and looping them on near the bottoms of the 4 pole ends if desired, then when setting up, loop them over the footprint grommet.
I rode out some steady coastal winds probably 25 mph and with the 4 guy lines on it had no issues, quiet tight fly no flapping. Great value for the sale price especially and for 1 person it has a ton of room inside, with the near vertical walls and the extra headroom from the top crossbar. Ventilation props open on backside is nice.
I replaced the black guy lines with orange reflective cord which are great for nighttime to stop the age old tripping over guys lines. Pic below shows it fully guyed out on all 4 sides as the wind was building steadily. I also staked out the 2 ends using short mini bungee cords to keep the extra fabric there from flapping.
For one person there really is a TON of space inside. Another thing I could see as a potential problem that others have mentioned is that there is so much screen down low and the fly does not go all the way to the ground, that some people get a lot of wind driven dust and sand all over the insides of the tent. Desert campers be advised. To some degree this is the nature of the light weight tent today, but not always.
Great tent, but a couple of small things
This is a great tent. I've used it in sub-freezing, windy, hot, muggy conditions and found ways to make it work. It packs smaller and lighter than most tents. It comes with a ground cloth and gear loft (other tents make you buy it separately) and has several built-in storage pockets inside. It is easy to setup and very versatile. It can be setup with or without the fly or you can just use the fly and ground cloth as a minimalist shelter. The rainfly works well in rain because it goes almost all the way to the ground and the poles keep it away from the tent preventing condenstation from collecting on the tent. The fly feels like a waterproof jacket, so I feel very confident with it in wet conditions. The vestibule is also good for keeping muddy boots outside the tent.
The drawback I encountered with the fly that is loss of airflow. In my experience in warm settings, the tent became warm and stuffy with the fly on. Marmot did include a vent on the non-vestibule side, but it still warms up a bit. If you remove the fly, you get lots of airflow but you lose privacy as most of the tent is mesh. Of course, if you're in the middle of the woods, then it doesn't matter. Also, I miss having 2 doors on a tent like the Limelight 3 has, but I usually am in the tent by myself, so it is not too big an issue. I didn't need a 3-person tent and knew the Limelight 2 only had one door when I got it. The last drawback I see is the color. When I got the tent, bright orange was the only color available. If I bought one now, I would probably get the green one. Thats just a personal preference though and not really a fault against the tent.
In the end, the tent has performed outstanding in my experience and I strongly urge you to consider it.
The drawback I encountered with the fly that is loss of airflow. In my experience in warm settings, the tent became warm and stuffy with the fly on. Marmot did include a vent on the non-vestibule side, but it still warms up a bit. If you remove the fly, you get lots of airflow but you lose privacy as most of the tent is mesh. Of course, if you're in the middle of the woods, then it doesn't matter. Also, I miss having 2 doors on a tent like the Limelight 3 has, but I usually am in the tent by myself, so it is not too big an issue. I didn't need a 3-person tent and knew the Limelight 2 only had one door when I got it. The last drawback I see is the color. When I got the tent, bright orange was the only color available. If I bought one now, I would probably get the green one. Thats just a personal preference though and not really a fault against the tent.
In the end, the tent has performed outstanding in my experience and I strongly urge you to consider it.
Overall a great tent
I bought the 2011 version of this tent during clearance and recently took this tent on a 5-night backing trip. This tent is pretty easy to get set up but I found that the poles slide out of the mounting rings too easily during setup, it was a bit frustrating but this is only an issue when you are setting up the tent alone. It seems that tents now feature floors that, in my opinion, are too thin. I am worried that a tiny sharp rock, some bramble, or a twig would easily puncture the floor and think that the footprint should be used in most any condition, so I guess it's nice that it's provided in the price. I do wish that the cords for staking the vestibule and the tent's opposite wall featured reflective fabric, they are a tripping hazard. The gear loft is pretty awesome and helps make up for the smaller internal pockets. I packed the tent into a compression sack and keep the poles inside my backpack but on other trips I used the included stuff sack which is too small/tight and requires meticulous care when packing the tent to make it fit back in, this is not ideal when you are trying to breakdown camp quickly and get back on the trail. The included stuff sack needs to be just a bit bigger or, even better, be a top loading design.
Excellent Tent
This is one great tent. I used a Eureka Timberline 2 before this. This tent is SO much better. Most importantly it offers much more protection in severe weather, and stands up to winds much better.
This is excellent as a 1 person tent. If your need is for 2 persons, definitely go for the 4 person tent. Believe me you won't be sorry. Costs a LITTLE more, but the extra comfort is more than worth it.
An additional tip: replace the original tent stakes with "groundhog tent stakes". They stand up, perform much better, in bad ground conditions.
Thus making this tent even better in bad weather.
As good as this tent is, it's even better with the "groundhog stakes".
Even the best built house is vulerable without a good foundation. The "groundhog" stakes make the best foundation for this tent.
I experienced two stoms with 40 mph and 60 mph winds. I do believe that had it not been for the
"groundhog" stakes I used, the tent would have uprooted and who knows might have happened.
Cost a little more, but when it mattered I slept throught the night and kept dry and happy.
Mark
This is excellent as a 1 person tent. If your need is for 2 persons, definitely go for the 4 person tent. Believe me you won't be sorry. Costs a LITTLE more, but the extra comfort is more than worth it.
An additional tip: replace the original tent stakes with "groundhog tent stakes". They stand up, perform much better, in bad ground conditions.
Thus making this tent even better in bad weather.
As good as this tent is, it's even better with the "groundhog stakes".
Even the best built house is vulerable without a good foundation. The "groundhog" stakes make the best foundation for this tent.
I experienced two stoms with 40 mph and 60 mph winds. I do believe that had it not been for the
"groundhog" stakes I used, the tent would have uprooted and who knows might have happened.
Cost a little more, but when it mattered I slept throught the night and kept dry and happy.
Mark
Bomber tent, for bargain basement price
I'm not a true minamalist, but I like to keep things simple. Honestly, when I saw this price, having loved my Marmot Trestles bags and Marmot Precip rain gear on previous trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, I was a major skeptic. For this price I get a gearloft and footprint? Well, its true folks. After I ruined my REI Hoodoo2 I bought this on sale for [$] and I was blown away. In 30-40mph gusts, it was rock solid and it rained 5 inches in 5 hours and nothing got wet. Period. No condensation yet, but it was colder than expected and so far I'm incredibly happy with this dome. Not a ton of space, but for 1 its great, for 2 its a safe haven. That's all I can ask out of a tent. The only con is the stakes. I bent one immediately and made some new words realizing that I didn't want to bring my MSR Needles seperately and I paid the price for it.Guyline it out and pray for rain. You should be safe in moderately severe weather in this at a hell of a price. Thanks REI and Marmot.
Good Value
For the price, its hard to beat: well-done bathtub floor, quiet zippers, footprint and attic included,a well-designed fly, and not too heavy. You are stuck with only one door (a bit of a pain for that nighttime pee) and a vestibule that will really only fit one person's gear, and with two people inside don't expect much wiggle room--two regular sleeping pads fit perfectly side by side, and there is adequate headroom to sit up. At 5'11, I have plenty of room for and aft.
That said, I've used this tent solo and with company in both summer weather and heavy snowfall, sleet, and rain. It remained sturdy under snow and moderate winds, and collects some condensation on the inside of the fly, but not the tent body itself(generous amounts of netting and a fly vent help). I have had some rain splash back up under the fly, though most is stopped by the cut of the floor.
If you're planning on just doing some car camping, crashing at the crag, and some weekend to week-long backpacking, this tent really is worth consideration.
That said, I've used this tent solo and with company in both summer weather and heavy snowfall, sleet, and rain. It remained sturdy under snow and moderate winds, and collects some condensation on the inside of the fly, but not the tent body itself(generous amounts of netting and a fly vent help). I have had some rain splash back up under the fly, though most is stopped by the cut of the floor.
If you're planning on just doing some car camping, crashing at the crag, and some weekend to week-long backpacking, this tent really is worth consideration.
Expect more from Marmot
Bought this for my two sons. We all have Marmot rain gear and have no complaints there so thought their tents would be of same quality. Sets up easy enough and love the pole clips over other designs. Also love the ability to use the footprint and fly without the tent. Main issue, as identified by other reviewers, is the combination of the mesh screen going so low on the tent, and the fly not going low enough to keep rain out. If you set the tent up at night when you cant see well and do not make sure the fly is even on both sides, and do not run stakes and lines to pull the fly out on the sides, then one side of the fly can be to high which will let in rain through the mesh. I am planning on returning it to REI this week for something better. I wish REI still sold Alps Mountaineering as my Alps tent has been on over 50 backpacking trips and campouts and has yet to fail me.
Great First Backpacking Tent
Needed a tent for backpacking with my son in Scouts. Considered Kelty Salida 2 and REI Half Dome, but chose the Limelight because I preferred it's design and the fact that the floor is included in the price. I use it as a tent for one, so the single door isn't an issue. If you need room for two, I'd suggest the Limelight 3.
It's really easy to set up. Fly is nice and taut so wind doesn't phase it. Marmot supplied 11 stakes for the tent and guy lines (I only use 6). This is a three season tent and the ventilation keeps it cool in warm weather. It's not designed to keep you warm in winter conditions.
Quality is very nice. I especially like the two prong clips that attach the tent to the poles. They look like they'll last as they're sewn across a longer piece of fabric than in other tents.
Only wish is for shorter pole sections to make it more compact for packing.
Highly Recommended!
It's really easy to set up. Fly is nice and taut so wind doesn't phase it. Marmot supplied 11 stakes for the tent and guy lines (I only use 6). This is a three season tent and the ventilation keeps it cool in warm weather. It's not designed to keep you warm in winter conditions.
Quality is very nice. I especially like the two prong clips that attach the tent to the poles. They look like they'll last as they're sewn across a longer piece of fabric than in other tents.
Only wish is for shorter pole sections to make it more compact for packing.
Highly Recommended!
More practical as a 1 person tent
Just got the tent and set it up. It does not come with instructions. It was easy to set up but would have been nice to have just a one pager for the first set up. I found a YouTube video that helped. While technically this is a two person tent...it is just barely... particularly if you are over 6 ft tall like myself. You would be really be hard pressed to sleep 2 ppl in here with your backpacks inside. At least one pack would have to be in the vestibule and likely both if they would even fit. I see this as a more practical one person backpacking tent. For a single it would be very spacious. I took a few pics of the tent below. One sleeping bag rolled out and 1 backpack (not packed). It gives you an idea of the space. Again, this doesn't take into consideration the vestibule space. It is a light tent so it's a trade off. Less space for less weight...which is ok with me.
Great For The Money
I have used this tent in a few different capacities such as letting the kids use it in the back yard, camping with friends at a KOA, to some more serious backpack outings in Montana. I plan on using it this year on the AT as well. I really don't have anything bad to say about this tent, it has held up to 40mph winds and some really heavy rain, and it has always performed like a champ. It has seen a lot of use and still looks like new (but I take very good care of my gear). I have never tried to sleep 2 people in it, but it is plenty big enough for 1 person and there is enough room for my pack under the fly. I have posted a picture of it while car camping in the Hyalite Canyon in Montana. It's a great tent for the money, you wont be disappointed.
Negative Reviews:
A basic tent that's not up to par
I found the design of this tent unacceptable and have moved on to something else. The problems I have with this tent are:
1. There is only 1 door to this design. For this price, at least include another door to the other side. With gear and possibly two people in the tent, two doors are a must have, which are included in cheaper REI-branded tents. Without another door, the other vestibule is pretty useless, though I guess you could walk around the tent and shove gear under the rainfly.
2. The interior storage pockets are tiny. Extra mesh could have been added easily with no weight gain, but it was left out just to be cheap. At minimal I like to store my headlamp, cell phone, and wrist watch in a interior pocket while I'm sleeping so I can easily get to them. The "attic loft" mesh could probably hold these items, but you have to sort of balance them and worry about them falling on you. REI brand tents have a bit more storage inside, so you can stow things like your stuff sacks for your sleeping bag, pad, and tent to stay organized. Forget having a spot for them in the Limelight.
3. Too much of the upper tent area is airy mesh and lacks the ability to seal it up. If you only camp in warm weather with ideal conditions, great. Otherwise I'd like a tent with two proper walls. The Limelight will breathe with so much mesh under the rainfly, I doubt you would ever feel any moisture inside your tent from respiration, but you would freeze in cool weather. The ability to adjust vents for venting humidity versus trying to keep in some body heat in the winter is a huge plus. This tent is wide open all the time, so you will have to rely on nothing but an extra warm sleeping bag. This is also the reason why two other reviewers have found that a lot of dust and sand can blow right into this tent.
4. The storage bag is not as well designed as others: there is no dust flap or compresion straps.
In conclusion, this tent has a nice shape, structure, and is built of good high quality materials, but remains a basic tent due to a few design flaws. Better tents can be found for cheaper.
1. There is only 1 door to this design. For this price, at least include another door to the other side. With gear and possibly two people in the tent, two doors are a must have, which are included in cheaper REI-branded tents. Without another door, the other vestibule is pretty useless, though I guess you could walk around the tent and shove gear under the rainfly.
2. The interior storage pockets are tiny. Extra mesh could have been added easily with no weight gain, but it was left out just to be cheap. At minimal I like to store my headlamp, cell phone, and wrist watch in a interior pocket while I'm sleeping so I can easily get to them. The "attic loft" mesh could probably hold these items, but you have to sort of balance them and worry about them falling on you. REI brand tents have a bit more storage inside, so you can stow things like your stuff sacks for your sleeping bag, pad, and tent to stay organized. Forget having a spot for them in the Limelight.
3. Too much of the upper tent area is airy mesh and lacks the ability to seal it up. If you only camp in warm weather with ideal conditions, great. Otherwise I'd like a tent with two proper walls. The Limelight will breathe with so much mesh under the rainfly, I doubt you would ever feel any moisture inside your tent from respiration, but you would freeze in cool weather. The ability to adjust vents for venting humidity versus trying to keep in some body heat in the winter is a huge plus. This tent is wide open all the time, so you will have to rely on nothing but an extra warm sleeping bag. This is also the reason why two other reviewers have found that a lot of dust and sand can blow right into this tent.
4. The storage bag is not as well designed as others: there is no dust flap or compresion straps.
In conclusion, this tent has a nice shape, structure, and is built of good high quality materials, but remains a basic tent due to a few design flaws. Better tents can be found for cheaper.
Not good with windy/sandy conditions
I agree with JRBIV from Berkeley. In windy/dusty conditions, this thing leaks like a seive. This is due to a design flaw where they have placed a mesh panel very low on the shorter sides (width) of the tent. Even when the fly is correctly installed it barely covers these mesh panels, and there is enough of an air gap between the fly and tent that wind easily blows end-to-end through the tent depositing sand/silt/dust all over.
My first trip with this tent, I had it set up in a relatively sheltered area surrounded by trees. We experienced a number of days that were windy (though not especially so), and each night I would sweep up at least half a pound of sediment in my tent.
On the plus side, if you're not going to be using this in a sandy/dusty area, the tent is very easy to set up, very sturdy, and pretty comfortable with alot of headroom.
My first trip with this tent, I had it set up in a relatively sheltered area surrounded by trees. We experienced a number of days that were windy (though not especially so), and each night I would sweep up at least half a pound of sediment in my tent.
On the plus side, if you're not going to be using this in a sandy/dusty area, the tent is very easy to set up, very sturdy, and pretty comfortable with alot of headroom.
Neutral Reviews:
Mojave Desert tested, problematic design
I spent ten days in the Mojave Desert near the Granite Mountains as a part of the UC Santa Cruz Natural History Field Quarter and brought this tent as we were expecting highly variable weather conditions. The wind was very intense our first few days and after all day in the field, I returned to my tent and everything was covered in a not-so-thin layer of dust, even though I had the rain fly on and securely staked into the ground. Being in the desert, I expected some dirt and sand, but this was beyond reasonable. The lower mesh portions of the sides without a zipper cover were prime entry spots for dust driven by wind. This was a major inconvenience, especially while sleeping. Later in the week, we experienced rain (unusual for the desert) and when I returned to my tent, I was confronted with three inches of water which had pooled on only one side. This being said, the main defect I have found is that the rain fly doesn't extend down far enough on the ends of the tent, so if you experience any rain/wind combination (or dust for that matter), the water running off of the tent can be easily blown in. We even had snow which was not expected, but despite the fact that this is a 3-season tent, it did not collapse under the weight and was quite sturdy overall. I didn't have any condensation problems and it is well ventilated, but the design flaw with the side vents and rainfly were extremely problematic.
MUCH heavier than advertised weight
The Limelight 2 is MUCH heavier than advertised, it is about 6 pounds packaged weight, not the 5 pounds that Marmot/REI says. This was quite disappointing, as I was hoping to shave a pound or more off of my older half-dome 2 tent.
However, it is important to note that the weight does include the footprint, which offsets the weight totals.
Others say more about its functionality, but I wanted any potential buyers to know about the actual weight as that is very important to most backpacking campers.
However, it is important to note that the weight does include the footprint, which offsets the weight totals.
Others say more about its functionality, but I wanted any potential buyers to know about the actual weight as that is very important to most backpacking campers.
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