ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent Marmot Halo 4
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent
Best for: Best for three-season camping and ventilation.
Marmot
Marmot Halo 4
Best for: Reliable 3-season car camping and basecamp.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Marmot Halo 4 is noticeably taller inside (4'11" peak height versus 4'4"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Both score 8.4 overall, though the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the Marmot Halo 4 leads on space and comfort despite trailing overall.
The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent also has a price edge — $368 less at $179 versus $548.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent
- Fast pole clip setup
- Large dual vestibules
- Burly aluminum poles
- Heavy 8.5-pound weight
- Short 52-inch peak
Marmot Halo 4
- Unique halo pole structure
- Spacious near-vertical walls
- Rugged DAC aluminum poles
- Flimsy aluminum stakes
- Severe fly condensation
Full Specs
| Spec | ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent | Marmot Halo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $180 | $549 |
| Weight | 8 Lbs. 7 Oz | 13 Lbs 10 Oz |
| Floor Area | 64.0 ft² | 64.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 25 Sq Ft | 24 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 52 | 59 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 102 X 90 In | 96 X 96 In |
| Pole Material | 7000 Series Aluminum | DAC / DAC DA17 |
| Floor Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester Taffeta Floor With 2,000mm Coating | 100% Polyester, Oxford, 105g/sqm |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester Rainfly With 1,500mm Coating | 100% Polyester, Ripstop, 63g/sqm |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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