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Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent

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

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

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Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

★ 7.9 Camping
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 11.85 lbs Est. Price $479

Best for: Perfect for family .

Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent

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Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent

★ 8.3 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 6.4 lbs Est. Price $379

Best for: Backpacking and weekend .

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent is a camping and the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (37'9" peak height versus 5'3"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 60 sq ft versus 42 sq ft for the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent.

The Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 28 sq ft versus 17 sq ft.

On scores, the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent edges ahead — 8.3 overall versus 7.9.

The biggest gap is value for money, where the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent also has a price edge — $100 less at $379 versus $479.

For most buyers, the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent scores higher overall.

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Score Comparison

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent
Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent
Overall Score
7.9
8.3
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.5
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
9.0
Value for Money
7.5
8.5
Ease of Use
7.5
8.0
Intangibles
6.0
6.0

Pros & Cons

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

  • Weatherproof seam-sealed full fly protection
  • Spacious two large D-shaped doors
  • Fast color-coded DAC pole setup
  • Low ceiling height limits headroom
  • Heavy weight restricts backpacking use

Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent

  • Pre-bent poles maximize usable headroom
  • Color-coded clips ensure fast setup
  • Dual doors streamline camp flow
  • Cramped for three actual people
  • Poles sag in high winds

Full Specs

SpecMarmot Limestone 4-Person TentMarmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent
Tent Type Camping, 3 Season, Dome Backpacking, Dome, 3 Season
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $479 $379
Weight 11.85 Lbs 6.4 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 10 Lbs. 12.6 Oz. 6 Lbs 5.7 Oz
Floor Area 60.0 ft² 42.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 27.9 Sq Ft 17.22 Sq Ft
Peak Height 63 453
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 100 X 85.8 In 90 X 72 In
Pole Material DAC DA17 Aluminum Yunan SD70 PF
Floor Fabric 150D Polyester Oxford The Marmot Trailfin 3 Person Tent Has 100% Polyester Taffeta Floor Fabric.
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta Ripstop Polyester
Packed Size 24.4x10.4 In 19.7" X 7.5"
Setup Time 15 Mins 10 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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