Marmot Pulsar 2P
Confusion-free set up and bonus legroom for two in the Pulsar 2P. The free-standing, side-entry design is ultralight maxing out at less than four pounds. Barebones set up doesn’t swamp you in warm weather camping. DAC NSL Dual Diameter Green Poles with Eco Friendly Green Anodizing. Free-Standing Design. Reverse Foot Design for Additional Leg Room. Color Coded "Easy Pitch" Clips and Poles. Fully Taped Floor and Fly Seams. Catenary Cut Floor. Bare Bones Setup. Optional Footprint. Reflective Guy Out Points. Materials: 40d 100% Nylon Ripstop, Silicon/PU 1800mm W/R, F/R - 40d 100% Nylon Ripstop, SiliconPU 1800mm W/R, F/R - 20d No-See-Um-Net F/R - 40d 100% Nylon 3000mm W/R, F/R. Floor Area: 28 sq ft (2.6 sq m). Vestibule Area: 7.97 sq ft (0.74 sq m). Packed Size: 23.5 x 8 in (60 x 20 cm). Minimum Weight: 3 lbs 5 oz (1502g). Maximum Weight: 3 lbs 14 oz (1750g).
Lining and Layers:
- DAC NSL Dual Diameter shockcorded aluminum poles with ECO friendly anodizing are top of the line - save weight add more livable space
Fabric:
- Tough, waterproof breathable 40D nylon ripstop fly with 1800mm polyurethane coating
- Ultra-durable 40D nylon floor with 3000mm waterproof coating
Insulation:
- Maximum weight is 3 pounds 14 ounces, so it won't weigh you down, especially if you split it up
Ventilation:
- 20D No-See-Um mesh canopy for cooling ventilation and bug protection
- Lots of mesh for ventilation and stargazing
Weather and Wind:
- Main fly and floor seams are factory sealed
- Reflective guyout points - reflect light like a laser for easy night or low light visibility - guy your tent for high winds
- Catenary Cut Floor - Fully Waterproof Floor with Taped Seams Lifted Off the Ground
Manufactured:
- Import.
Features:
- Free-Standing Design - Increase Habitability Allowing a Person to Sit-Up
- Color Coded Easy Pitch ALL Clip System is fast and simple
- Bare bones setup is just fly, footprint, and poles for light weight
- Freestanding design is easy to set up
- Bare Bones Set Up - 2 lbs. 9 oz. - set up with optional footprint, poles and fly only - leave the body at home - save weight
- Color Coded "Easy Pitch" Clips and Poles - Confusion-free set up
- Catenary Cut floor is taut and worry free
- Plenty of room for 2 sleepers and a vestibule for wet, stinky gear
- Super light SilNylon fly is silicone impregnated and PU coated for top performance
- 1 vestibule for storage
- Fire retardant
- Single door and vestibule for light weight
- Sleeps 2
- Optional Footprint - Extra Protection Under Your Tent or for Bare Bones Setup
- Bare Bones Setup - Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter
- Reverse Foot Design for Additional Leg Room
- Full coverage SilNylon RipStop fly completely protects the tent from the weather
- 1 door
- All carry sacks and stakes included
The Marmot Pulsar 2P backpacking tent is an ideal choice for ultralight backpackers looking for a high-performance shelter with unique features, and it weighs in at less than 3 pounds!
Traveling light is best done with a traveling companion. Aside from the conversation, it's nice to have someone to carrying half the tent; although when the tent is as light as the Marmot Pulsar 2, it really isn't even necessary. The Pulsar 2 weighs less than four pounds fully kitted out, so you can pull the old 'you carry the food, I'll carry the tent' trick and come out way ahead.
A lightweight, freestanding backcountry refuge for two, the cheery colors of Marmot's Pulsar 2 Tent will pick you up in any weather. The pole and clip design is extensively color-coded for fast, intuitive pitches while a spanner pole creates soaring sidewalls for more head and shoulder room. DAC NSL dual diameter poles are tough yet the smart manufacturing technology behind them is gentle to the environment at the same time. A bare bones set-up works in conjunction with the not-included-footprint, fly, and poles if you want shave every possible ounce in fair weather.
With ultralight construction, a free-standing design, color-coded "easy pitch" clips and poles, and a reverse foot design allowing for additional leg room, Marmot's Pulsar 2-person tent is ideal for fast and light backpacking companions.
Marmot's Pulsar 2 Tent has a confusion-free set-up, free-standing, and side-entry design. Running just under four pounds this is a great ultralight tent.
Dimensions: 87"L x 53"W x 37"H.
Overall weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz.
| # of People: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average Min Weight: | 3 lbs 5 oz |
| Average Packed Weight: | 3 lbs 14 oz |
| Best Use: | Backpacking |
| Body Material: | 20d No-See-Um-Net F/R |
| Clips or Sleeves: | Clips |
| Dimensions: | 37 x 53 x 87 in / 94 x 135 x 220 cm |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Fabric: | Canopy: 20D No-See-Um-Net F/R |
| Floor Area: | 28 ft² / 2.6 m² |
| Floor Dimensions: | 87" x 53" (at widest point) |
| Floor Material: | 40D Nylon Ripstop 3000mm W/R, F/R |
| Floor Space: | 28 sq ft / 2.6 sq m |
| Fly Material: | Nylon |
| Footprint Included: | no |
| Free Standing: | yes |
| Gear loft Included: | no |
| Head Height: | 37 in / 94 cm |
| Interior Height: | 37" (at highest point) |
| Interior Storage: | Yes |
| Material: | Walls: 20D No-see-um-net Floor: 40D Nylon 3000mm Fly: 40D Ripstop Nylon with 1800mm PU/Silicone |
| Max Inside Length: | 87 in / 220 cm |
| Max Inside Width: | 53 in / 134.6 cm |
| Maximum Weight: | 3 lb 14 oz / 1750 g |
| Minimum Weight: | 3 lbs 5 oz / 1.5 kg |
| Number of Doors: | One |
| Number of People: | 2 |
| Number of Poles: | 2 |
| Other: | Stuff Sack Included |
| Packaged Weight: | 62 oz |
| Packed Size: | 8 x 23.5 in / 20 x 60 cm |
| Peak Height: | 37 in / 94 cm |
| Pole Diameter: | 8.5mm/8.05mm |
| Pole Material: | DAC Featherlite |
| Pole Type: | DAC Featherlite NSL Green Anodized Aluminum |
| Poles: | 2 / DAC Featherlite NSL 8.5mm/8.05mm |
| Rainfly Material: | 40D Nylon Ripstop, Silicone/PU, 1800mm |
| Recommended Use: | Three-Season Backpacking |
| Seam Sealed: | Taped Seams |
| Seam Taped: | Yes |
| Season Rating: | Summer Only |
| Seasons: | 3 Season |
| Sleep Capacity: | 2 Person |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 2 |
| Square Footage: | 28 sq ft |
| Stuff Sack Dimensions: | 23.5x8 inches |
| Taped Seams: | yes |
| Upc, Ean, Isbn: | 785562391291 |
| Vestibule Area: | 7.97 ft² / 0.74 m² |
| Vestibule Space: | 7.97 sq ft / 0.7 sq m |
| Wall Type: | Mesh |
| Warranty: | Lifetime Limited |
| Weight: | 3 lbs 14 oz / 1.8 kg |
Marmot Pulsar 2P Reviews:
Reviews:
As a generally frugal person, when it came to updating my tent, prices were a tough pill to swallow. I wanted something lightweight enough that I could carry for solo trips and large enough for two person trips.
This, and BC's awesome price match guarantee (got it over $100 off) lead me to the Pulsar. Used on a two person trip in Glacier National Park. Worked well. Gave amazing views of the stars without the fly, and actually had more space that I was expecting. I'm 6'2" 140 and my dad is 5'10" 200 and we fit nicely. Although I expect the vestibule space would have been on the tight side. And it was light enough to not even notice on a solo trip to the Holy Cross Wilderness and gave more than enough room to hang out during storms.
Held up to 2 solid days of rain in HCW, even with water getting in between the footprint (doh!) so I wouldn't hesitate to go without, I'm just generally cautious when it comes to my gear. Seems durable even with the thin material, and the reversed foot box did a good job with ventilation.
In summary, would recommend to people looking for a lightweight tent for 2p and solo use, especially if you can get the price match. Although it is slightly heaver than BA tents, its cheaper and the 40D material, to me, makes it seem like it will last for years to come.
I used the Marmot Pulsar 2 tent on couple multi-day backpacking trip in the Manistee National forest. I love how light and easy the tent is to setup! I have yet to use this tent in any heavy down pours, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it will hold up. I picked up the footprint for this tent and I always use it when I take it backpacking. The footprint provides great-added protection to the underside of the tent and keeps it clean and dry from the morning dew. I love the vent flap by the vestibule, provides great circulation for those warmer nights. My only complaint with the tent is the rain fly. I have notice that it does NOT have clips or a slot to secure the rain fly, by the T-bar on the top, to the poles! I find this to be a design flaw. Although it appears to be reinforced around the area were it’s supposed to be, it’s still hard to properly align the rain fly to the tent poles at this area. I’m not sure if my tents fly defective or if Marmot failed to think of this. Overall a great tent and I still recommend it to a friend.
