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Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent

Kelty

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent

★ 7.7 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 14 lbs Est. Price $99

Best for: Best for 6-person 3-season car camping.

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

Marmot

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 17 lbs Est. Price $599

Best for: Perfect for family .

Our Take

Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'4" peak height versus 5'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

The Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent adds vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

Both score 7.7 overall, though the Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent leads on weather resistance despite trailing overall.

The Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $500 less at $98 versus $599.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

🏆 Our pick: The Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent scores higher overall.

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Score Comparison

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent
Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent
Overall Score
7.7
7.8
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
7.0
9.0
Value for Money
8.0
7.0
Ease of Use
8.0
7.5
Intangibles
7.0
6.0

Pros & Cons

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent

  • Fast Shark Mouth pack-up
  • 68-inch standing peak height
  • Bug-proof no-see-um mesh
  • Single door access
  • Sticking door zippers

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

  • Palatial vertical walls maximize space
  • Color-coded clips make setup easy
  • Spacious vestibules protect muddy gear
  • Rainfly catches on side poles
  • Top pole sleeve is tight

Full Specs

SpecKelty Timeout 6 Person TentMarmot Limestone 6-Person Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $99 $599
Weight 14 Lbs 17 Lbs
Floor Area 87.6 ft² 82.9 ft²
Vestibule Area 40.90 Sq Ft
Peak Height 68 76
Doors 1 2
Floor Dimensions 119"x106" 120 X 100 In
Pole Material Fiberglass DAC DA17 Aluminum
Floor Fabric 68 D Polyster / 120 MM / CO WR 150d Polyester Oxford Taffeta PU, 3,000mm F/R
Rainfly Fabric 68 D Polyster / 120 MM / CO 68 Denier Ripstop Polyester With An 1800mm Coating
Packed Size 24.4x10.4 In
Setup Time 15 Mins 15 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Warranty
Made In Imported Imported

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