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Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent

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

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

Marmot

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

★ 8.3 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 5 lbs. 5.5 oz. Est. Price $217

Best for: Weather-intensive backpacking and car camping trips.

TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent

TETON Sports

TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent

★ 8.3 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 2-season Weight 6.3 lbs Est. Price $130

Best for: Perfect for fast-setup car camping.

Our Take

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

Both score 8.3 overall, though the TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent leads on intangibles despite trailing overall.

The TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent also has a price edge — $86 less at $129 versus $216.

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

🏆 Our pick: The TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent
Overall Score
8.3
8.3
Space & Comfort
7.5
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
9.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
8.0
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
5.0

Pros & Cons

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

  • Full fabric canopy
  • Vertical wall construction
  • Dual-sided zippered entries
  • Heavy 5lb+ weight
  • Poor summer ventilation

TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent

  • Fast setup in 2 minutes
  • Spacious 44.3 sq ft area
  • Two doors for great ventilation
  • Needs seam sealing for rain
  • Carry bag is tight fit

Full Specs

SpecMarmot Fortress 2 Person TentTETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent
Tent Type Dome, Backpacking Dome, Instant, Backpacking
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 4 Season 2 Season
Est. Price $217 $130
Weight 5 Lbs. 5.5 Oz. 6.3 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 5 Lbs. 1.5 Oz.
Floor Area 32.0 ft² 35.7 ft²
Vestibule Area 9.8/7.8 Sq Ft 8.6 Sq Ft
Peak Height 42 41
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 88 X 54 Inches 82 X 60 In
Pole Material DAC Pressfit / Velocity Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta 190T 2000mm 75D 190T Taffeta
Rainfly Fabric 75D 190T Taffeta
Setup Time 10 Mins 3.5 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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Marmot

Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent

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TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent

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