Marmot Limelight 3P -
Heading out on a camping trip with a few of your best buds? Be the smart one of the bunch and take along the Marmot Limelight 3P Tent. It's a smart choice, because it's roomy, fairly lightweight and has a sturdy, intelligent construction that makes it useful in many ways. First off, the Marmot Limelight is built with tough ripstop on the sides and floor. Setup takes minutes, with color coded pieces you can easily navigate, and D shaped doors on either end that offer easy access no matter what direction the tent is facing. The fly covers the entire tent for extra weather coverage or privacy, and can be used separately, if desired. All tent parts pack neatly into a little more than 5 pounds of carrying weight. The Limelight 3P is perfectly sized for a range of situations. Use it with a small group of friends on a mountain hike and camping trip. Take a weekend trip to the shore with mom, dad and a young child. Or go alone and store all your gear inside. Believe us, this will be one they'll all be asking to borrow.
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
Fabric:
- Light-reflective points help you find your tent at night; jingle-free nylon zipper pulls remain quiet in windy weather
- Full coverage RipStop Polyester fly completely protects the tent from the weather
- Window Weld™ waterproof window construction reduces weight and enhances appearance
- Includes FREE fitted nylon Tent Footprint & FREE Gear Loft
- 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
Ventilation:
- Window Weld™ design gives views to the outside, lets in light and reduces weight; fly vent increases air circulation inside tent
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:
- Snag-Free Zipper Flap - Zip and Un-Zip Without Getting the Zipper Caught
- Other Features - Jingle free Zipper Pulls, Light Reflective strips on the fly and multiple storage pockets
- Color coded poles and webbing simplify setup; snag-free zipper flaps won't get hung up
Pockets:
- Interior pockets organize your equipment and provide storage up off the floor while inside the Marmot Limelight 3 tent
- Multiple mesh gear pockets for stashing your stuff
Manufactured:
- Import
Features:
- Velcro Weld
- Fire Retardant
- Full coverage, weather-resistant fly w/2 windows
- Large side doors provide convenient access; 2 vestibules offer storage space for personal gear
- Bare bones setup allows the fly to be used by itself with footprint to make a lightweight, sturdy shelter
- 10 sq. ft. vestibule w/fly attached
- Side vestibules provides additional storage (10 q ft)
- 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
- Sleeps 3 (42.6 sq. ft.)
- Free standing design is easy to set up
- All clip set up is fast and easy
- All carry sacks and stakes included
- 2 doors for fast and easy entry
- DAC Pressfit® aluminum poles feature a pressed-in ferrule, ensuring the poles remain strong and reliable
- 56 x 20.3cm
- 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.
- As a convenient option, poles and rainfly can be set up with the footprint to create a lightweight shelter
- Post and grommet for easy set up
Christy Sports
Marmot Limelight 3 Person Tent: Keep dry in style! The Marmot Limelight 3 Person Tent keeps it simple with a quick set-up. Ultra lightweight camping in style with 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.
Two Doors / Two Vestibules.
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.
Velcro Weld - Velcro Weld
Specs.
Maximum Weight:
6 lbs 11 oz / 3 kg.
Minimum Weight:
5 lbs 15 oz / 2.7 kg.
Dimensions:
46x66x93in / 117x168x236cm.
Packed Size:
8 x 22 in / 20 x 56 cm.
Vestibule Area:
10 sq ft / 0.9 sq m.
Tent Poles:
3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm.
Floor Area:
42.6 sq ft / 4.0 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
KLmountainshop
The Marmot Limelight 3 person 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 6.5 pounds and when you prep it for the trail it weighs under 6 pounds. For support this tent has DAC press fit poles, a full coverage fly, and reinforced seams. The Limelight 3 also has multiple interior pockets, 2 good sized vestibules, and a snag-free zipper flap. One of our most popular 3-person models, the Limelight 3 (27110) will be great for any outdoor trip.
Backcountry Edge
Boasting lightweight, durable construction, a roomy floor plan and an abundance of mesh, the Marmot Limelight 3P is a value-priced 3-person tent. Marmot even throws in a gear loft and footprint at no additional cost! Designed for three-season backpacking and camping, the Limelight 3P is ready to accompany you on your next backcountry adventure.
Campmor
The Marmot Limelight 3 tent sleeps 3 campers and even gives them room for extra gear by giving them 2 generous vestibules of 10 sq.ft. Featuring 2 large mesh roof panels the Limelight 3 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 3P follows the “keep it simple” principle for quick set-up, weight-minimization and camping in style. D-shaped door allows no-step entry/exit; color coded webbing and poles for easier set-up. A roomy side vestibule keeps gear dry in wet weather.
Features:
- Have Press-In Inserts for Increased Durability.
- 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.
- Velcro Weld.
Specs:
• Capacity: 3 Person.
• Seasons: 3 Season.
• Maximum Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz / 3 kg.
• Minimum Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz / 2.7 kg.
• Dimensions: 46x66x93in / 117x168x236cm.
• Packed Size: 8 x 22 in / 20.3 x 56 cm.
• Vestibule Area: 10 sq ft / 0.9 sq m.
• Tent Poles: 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm.
• Floor Area: 42.6 sq ft / 4 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
REI
The Marmot Limelight 3P tent offers 3 backpackers a comfortable space and tough yet lightweight construction. Limelight also offers great value as it comes complete with footprint and gear loft!
Imported.
Gander Mountain
The Limelight 3-Person Tent is lightweight and easy-to-set-up with strategic ventilation windows and tons of detailed features. The UV and weather-resistant, full coverage rain fly is made from 68D polyester ripstop with 1800 mm coating and two welded, waterproof, UV-resistant windows. When the fly is attached, the 10 sq. ft. side vestibule is great for storing muddy gear. Three strong, 9 mm, aluminum DAC Press-Fit Poles are durable, flexible, and field repairable with screw-on tips. 70D nylon floor is fully waterproof with a 3000 mm polyurethane coating, taped seams, and a catenary cut for lifting seams off the ground. Included footprint further protects your tent floor from water and can be connected directly to the fly by itself for a "bare bones" shelter. This 3-season tent also features two doors, a snag-free zipper flap, jingle-free nylon zipper pulls, light-reflective points, multiple pockets, and a detachable gear loft. 68D 100% polyester ripstop canopy. Sleeps 3 (42.6 sq. ft). Minimum weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. 5'6"L x 7'9"W x 3'10"H.?
Denali
The Marmot Limelight 3 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.
Zappos.com
Get shut eye in the lightweight, durable, and easy to assemble Limelight by Marmot®.DAC press-fit poles feature press-in inserts for increased durability.
Comfortably fits 3 people.
Two D shaped doors and two spacious vestibules.
™ is a waterproof window construction that reduces weight and enhances appearance.
option allows the fly to be used by itself with the footprint to make a lightweight, sturdy shelter.
is a fully waterproof floor with taped seams lifted off the ground.
Light-reflective accents offer visibility in low-light conditions.
for added storage options.
Oregon Mountain Community
The Limelight 3P has been designed to be light weight and easy to set up. The D-shaped doors allows no-step entry/exit and color coded webbing and poles for easier set-up. Roomy vestibules keeps gear dry in wet weather.
Average Price History:
| Accessories Included: | Gear Loft and Footprint |
|---|---|
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| Average Min Weight: | 5 lbs 15 oz; 2692 g |
| Average Packed Weight: | 6 lbs 11 oz; 3032 g |
| Bare Bones Weight: | 4 lbs 2 oz / 1884 g |
| 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: | 3 Person |
| Clips or Sleeves: | Clips |
| Design type: | Freestanding tent |
| Dimension: | (H x W x L) |
| Dimensions: | 46 x 66 x 93 in / 116.8 x 167.6 x 236.2 cm. |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Floor: | 70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R |
| Floor Area: | 42.6 square feet / 4 square meter |
| Floor Dimensions: | 46x66x93in / 117x168x236cm |
| 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: | 236 x 168 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 |
| Freestanding: | Yes |
| Interior Height: | 46" (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: | 6 lbs 11 oz |
| Maximum weight: | 6 lbs 11 oz / 3 kg. |
| Min. Weight: | 5 lbs 15 oz |
| Minimum trail weight: | 5 lbs. 15 oz. |
| Minimum trail weight - metric: | 2.69 kilograms |
| Minimum weight: | 5 lbs 15 oz / 2.7 kg. |
| Number of doors: | 2 doors |
| Number of poles: | 3 |
| Number of tent poles: | 3. |
| Number/Pole Type: | 3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm |
| Other: | Stuff Sack, Gear Loft and Footprint Included |
| Pack Weight: | 6 lbs 11 oz / 3032 g |
| Packaged Size: | 8 x 22 in / 20 x 56 cm |
| Packaged Weight: | 6 lbs 11 oz / 3 kg |
| Packed size: | 8 x 22 in / 20.3 x 55.9 cm. |
| Peak height: | 46 inches |
| Peak height - metric: | 117 centimeters |
| Pole diameter: | 9.0 millimeters |
| Pole material: | Aluminum DAC Pressfit |
| Pole type: | DAC press-fit 9.0 mm. |
| 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 |
| Seasons: | 3-season |
| Sleeping capacity: | 3-person |
| Tent Capacity: | 3 |
| 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 3000mm W/R, F/R. |
| Tent fly material: | 68D 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R. |
| Trail Weight: | 5 lbs 15 oz / 2.7 kg |
| Vestibule Area: | 10 square feet / 0.93 square meter, 10 square feet / 0.93 square meter |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Weight: | Min.: 5lbs 15oz , Pack: 6lbs 11oz |
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Marmot Limelight 3P Reviews:
Reviews:
great deal, fabulous tent
This tent was well worth the money that was spent for it. it not only was the cheapest tent we could buy that comfortably fits two people but it is also one of the easiest to set up tents i've ever used. If you want economic and space efficiency this is the tent to buy. The rain fly works nicely as an extra storage spot, being that you tac it to the ground at an angle. The double zip between the rain fly and the tent make for a very rain proof setting as well as good air flow options. There is a 100%satisfaction guarentee, meaning that if the zipper breaks in 10 years, they will either repair or replace teh tent, which is the most valuable thing about this tent. the only cons i have to say for it, which are hardly really cons, are that there is a cute plastic window on the rain fly, which is great for when its raining because you see the raindrops as if you were looking out the window of your porch, but being that there is the window it allows outsiders to be able to peak in, unless you keep the tent zipper shut. The reason you would want to keep the zipper open though is for better air circulation throughout the tent, which is priceless on hot days or nights. the otehr con is that it is slightly more heavy than other 3-4 person tents. The weight is incramental though, the lighter ones weigh about 2-4 pounds less, making them about 3-5 Lb tents rather than the marmot which is about 7 Lbs. But the pro to that is that the marmot is about 200-400 dolalrs cheaper than these lighter tents, and possibly more spaciouse. so all in all it gets 5 stars, i owuld reccomend this tent to any couple with a dog or two, I wouldn't reccomend it to someone who wants to fit more than two people comfortably with other gear or dogs. if you want a 3-4 person tent that comfortably fits everyone and there gear, i owuld go for a larger tent than this one, but for 2 people and some dogs it is amazingly perfect for the intention behind its use.
Superb tent!
This is the best tent I have ever used. I have taken it into the local Anchorage mountains multiple times, when I probably should have brought a 4 season tent. Hellish winds, driving rain and snow, sub freezing temperatures. Each time I have been baffled that I didn't suffer through the night, and that the tent was still standing.
I have the older version, the bright orange one, which is a great color for a tent, at least if you're using it in the mountains. It is a tight fit for 3 adult men, but do able. 2 is just about right, as it leaves some room for gear. The vestibules are quite large, so it isn't a big deal. It has little windows, they don't do much when raining/snowing. It goes up quite quick, even faster with a friend. Learn how to crank down the fly, and it'll survive quite a lot.
The cons would include a little annoyance with the doors, but really not a huge deal breaker. I usually set up camp, get in my tent, and then go to sleep. I'm not coming in and out all day. It's a heavier tent, but if you share the load, it is manageable and only when ultralighting my face off does it become an issue. The only condensation issue I've had was underneath my foam pad one night, but I'd assume it'd happen to any tent in 10 hours of rain while sitting in a hole. The stakes provided are pretty flimsy, but they work in soft ground.
Marmot has won me with this tent, I would definitely purchase it or any of the other Limelight tents again.
Picture provided show the rain fly not tightened and the vestibules not staked properly. The tent survived in 40 mph winds and 30 degree weather like a champion. Colder than any 4 season, but surprising did well in the Chugach mountains.
I have the older version, the bright orange one, which is a great color for a tent, at least if you're using it in the mountains. It is a tight fit for 3 adult men, but do able. 2 is just about right, as it leaves some room for gear. The vestibules are quite large, so it isn't a big deal. It has little windows, they don't do much when raining/snowing. It goes up quite quick, even faster with a friend. Learn how to crank down the fly, and it'll survive quite a lot.
The cons would include a little annoyance with the doors, but really not a huge deal breaker. I usually set up camp, get in my tent, and then go to sleep. I'm not coming in and out all day. It's a heavier tent, but if you share the load, it is manageable and only when ultralighting my face off does it become an issue. The only condensation issue I've had was underneath my foam pad one night, but I'd assume it'd happen to any tent in 10 hours of rain while sitting in a hole. The stakes provided are pretty flimsy, but they work in soft ground.
Marmot has won me with this tent, I would definitely purchase it or any of the other Limelight tents again.
Picture provided show the rain fly not tightened and the vestibules not staked properly. The tent survived in 40 mph winds and 30 degree weather like a champion. Colder than any 4 season, but surprising did well in the Chugach mountains.
Great value and roomy design...
I picked up a Limelight 3P tent on sale a couple years ago and have since gotten a great deal of use out of it - it still looks new, though! My boyfriend is tall (6'2'') and loves the long length, which gives plenty of room for him to stretch out. With just the two of us in the tent, there is plenty of space to bring gear in the tent with us, and the dual vestibules provide lots of shelter for boots/packs. I like that the tent came with a footprint and a handy gear loft, rather than selling those separately. We use it quite a bit for car camping but have also packed it up for overnight backpacking trips; it isn't particularly light, but with two people we can spread the weight out and it's not too bad. Set-up is quick and easy.
Here in the rainy NW, a full rain fly is a requirement, and the Limelight fly has done the job so far in several showers. I am a little concerned that there are several inches of the tent exposed below the point the rain fly ends, but it hasn't caused any problems for us yet. Unless the rain was blowing sideways, I don't think the side of the tent would get wet (and you can stake out the sides of the fly if you're worried about it). We have camped on damp group several times and never had any moisture on the floor or inside walls in the morning (we always use the footprint). I love the window in the rain fly, and on a clear, warm night the mesh across the roof provides great views of the sky. And the orange color is awesome - easy to find in the woods!
Very happy with my Limelight tent!
Here in the rainy NW, a full rain fly is a requirement, and the Limelight fly has done the job so far in several showers. I am a little concerned that there are several inches of the tent exposed below the point the rain fly ends, but it hasn't caused any problems for us yet. Unless the rain was blowing sideways, I don't think the side of the tent would get wet (and you can stake out the sides of the fly if you're worried about it). We have camped on damp group several times and never had any moisture on the floor or inside walls in the morning (we always use the footprint). I love the window in the rain fly, and on a clear, warm night the mesh across the roof provides great views of the sky. And the orange color is awesome - easy to find in the woods!
Very happy with my Limelight tent!
Great all-around tent
I bought this for a road trip and to camp at Burning Man in the desert for a week. I first set it up in my apartment to get the hang of it, but it was so easy, I really didn't need to. It set up fast in the desert (used for 2 people), and worked great. My buddy left the fly open one day and it filled with sand, but I was able to empty it out, lift the whole thing off the ground, and flip it over and empty all the sand through the mesh pretty easily. It held up in the wind out there pretty well, too.
A couple weeks later I went backpacking into the woods of Southern Illinois with my girlfriend and we used this tent. I carried it all (not split up between us), and it wasn't too bad and fit in my 70L hiking bag quite well. It set up super easy, and folds up well. The light weight is important for backpacking, as well as working well for car camping.
I've only used it with one other person, and it was a good amount of room on the inside. Can't speak for three people, like it's intended, but I could imagine it might be a little tight, as most are. The mesh walls are nice and allow for good airflow. I've spent a total of 9 nights in this tent and it's been a great investment. It's nice that it included both a footprint and rainfly.
A couple weeks later I went backpacking into the woods of Southern Illinois with my girlfriend and we used this tent. I carried it all (not split up between us), and it wasn't too bad and fit in my 70L hiking bag quite well. It set up super easy, and folds up well. The light weight is important for backpacking, as well as working well for car camping.
I've only used it with one other person, and it was a good amount of room on the inside. Can't speak for three people, like it's intended, but I could imagine it might be a little tight, as most are. The mesh walls are nice and allow for good airflow. I've spent a total of 9 nights in this tent and it's been a great investment. It's nice that it included both a footprint and rainfly.
Amazing tent
My buddy and I used this tent for hunting this year at 12000 feet here in Colorado this year, 2012. We encountered rain and snow which left us tent bound for almost 40 hours. It rained for 20 hours and snowed for just about the same. We stayed completely dry and warm. The winds really picked up at night and the tent held strong without any of the guy lines. The fly is so tight to the poles it does not tough the tent. The poles never bent in like some tents I have used in the past in strong winds. We were concerned when it started snowing about it being a 3 season tent but it really kept us warm. The temps got down into the upper teens and with the wind who knows what the wind chill was.
I would recommend this to anyone. I would like it more if it was a little lighter and the vestibules were a little larger, however I feel that is nit picky for such a great price and quality product. If we had three people it would have been miserable however for the two of us it provided plenty of room.
I would recommend this to anyone. I would like it more if it was a little lighter and the vestibules were a little larger, however I feel that is nit picky for such a great price and quality product. If we had three people it would have been miserable however for the two of us it provided plenty of room.
A nice tent
Tent performs as advertised. It's a bit heavy/bulky when packed to be a true backpacking tent, but it's a nice tent nonetheless. Having the footprint included is a bargin. Setup is intuitative and the tent appears stable in the mild winds i've exposed it to. The rainfly survived a few nights of heavy rain in North Cascades National Park keeping us dry, but it does generate a moderate amount of condensation due to no venting in the fly. Interior space is ample for 2 people, but as with most 3p tents, this one would be cramped with 3 people, even without gear. I appreaciate that it's high enough for me to sit up straight and long enough that I can lay straight (I'm 6'1"). The dual doors and adequately sized vestibules are a must for a tent this size. As someone who likes to look up at the stars at night i wish the whole top was mesh, instead of the fabric that takes up a good portion of the center of the top and blocks my view. All in all it is a good tent that is probably better suited for car-camping than backpacking and I've been satisfied with it.
Great tent!
I purchased my 2011 3P through the outlet for around $100 off in January and just got to take it out for the first time last week. Went car camping with my two sons, 13 and 10. The tent was a huge improvement over our previous box store special. Setup was a breeze, took less than 10 minutes including guying it out.
Like most tents the size rating is generous - one adult and two children fit perfectly, as would two adults with gear.
The fly has great coverage, definitely not worried about getting wet like in the old tent. Also, the ventilation is excellent. In our old tent we would always wake up with condensation after a night's sleep.
The only thing I don't care for is the gear loft, it's a little flimsy feeling and the plastic clips are too stiff. The gear pockets spread throughout the tent make up for it. I would have preferred a decent sized ring in the middle for hanging a light.
The footprint is a nice touch and well constructed. All the other hardware, poles, stakes, etc. is high quality as well.
Like most tents the size rating is generous - one adult and two children fit perfectly, as would two adults with gear.
The fly has great coverage, definitely not worried about getting wet like in the old tent. Also, the ventilation is excellent. In our old tent we would always wake up with condensation after a night's sleep.
The only thing I don't care for is the gear loft, it's a little flimsy feeling and the plastic clips are too stiff. The gear pockets spread throughout the tent make up for it. I would have preferred a decent sized ring in the middle for hanging a light.
The footprint is a nice touch and well constructed. All the other hardware, poles, stakes, etc. is high quality as well.
Perfect for 2 plus gear
My wife and I shopped around for a good all-purpose tent. We thought that the Limelight 2p was a little crammed, so we opted for the 3p. It is the perfect amount of space for the two of us and our backpacking gear. The tent set up very easily. My wife is short and was able to attach the poles without any trouble. It sets up and tears down/packs up quickly and easily. Both are a one person job that can be accomplished in under 5 minutes.
We live in the Pacific Northwest and have had absolutely no trouble with dampness in the tent. On our last backpacking trip, we camped out by a river. That night it got down in the low 40s, but with the rainfly on we had no trouble with drafts or condensation. When we tore down, we didn't even have any moisture on the footprint.
So far, we have only used this for one season and will follow up as we get more trips in. It has been great and I look forward to using it for years.
We live in the Pacific Northwest and have had absolutely no trouble with dampness in the tent. On our last backpacking trip, we camped out by a river. That night it got down in the low 40s, but with the rainfly on we had no trouble with drafts or condensation. When we tore down, we didn't even have any moisture on the footprint.
So far, we have only used this for one season and will follow up as we get more trips in. It has been great and I look forward to using it for years.
Solid!
I love this tent for many reasons. VERY quick setup and use. I car camp, but prefer a smaller quick set-up tent than larger tents. I did improperly stake it out, only to discover it 100 feet away in a creek! Only slight scuffs to the rainfly, which I repaired, like new! (This was in 30-40 mph winds and I did not anchor it well)The tent has NOT leaked and survived several torrential downpours and strong thunderstorms. The footprint is great and a factory cut footprint is always better than your own because it is the exact size you need. Cons? I sleep 2 and can't imagine 3, tight! The "gear loft" is big enough for keys, wallet, etc., not much else (but there are 4 side pockets). I love the 2 doors, no more crawling over and if you stake it out, it WILL survive high winds. I use nite-ize cord kits for a very fast set-up and adjustment. Overall, I like Marmot and use their bags as well and plan to use this all season.
Very Durable
I have had this tent a year and a half now, and have had enough camping trips to properly evaluate it.
I really love this tent. The size inside is very comfortable, I am able to sit up, and move around comfortably in it. I use it as a 2 man tent being 6'2 200 lbs, and I like my space. I have had it in many different situation and have never had an issue with wind or rain.
The only reason it rated it a 4 instead of a 5 is because of it's weight. It is a little heavy for long backpacking trips. I took off all unnecessary tags and weighed it with everything it comes with and it came to 7 lbs 3 oz. I have felt it has been worth the little extra weight, but I am more of a comfort guy when it comes to my sleeping in the wild.
I really love this tent. The size inside is very comfortable, I am able to sit up, and move around comfortably in it. I use it as a 2 man tent being 6'2 200 lbs, and I like my space. I have had it in many different situation and have never had an issue with wind or rain.
The only reason it rated it a 4 instead of a 5 is because of it's weight. It is a little heavy for long backpacking trips. I took off all unnecessary tags and weighed it with everything it comes with and it came to 7 lbs 3 oz. I have felt it has been worth the little extra weight, but I am more of a comfort guy when it comes to my sleeping in the wild.
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