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Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

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

Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent

Marmot

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 .

Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

Marmot

Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

★ 8.3 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 9.2 lbs Est. Price $449

Best for: Versatile crossover for camping and backpacking.

Our Take

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

The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint adds a included footprint — a meaningful structural difference.

The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint is noticeably taller inside (44'0" peak height versus 37'9"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 53 sq ft versus 42 sq ft for the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent.

The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint also offers significantly more vestibule space — 37 sq ft versus 17 sq ft.

Both score 8.3 overall, though the Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint leads on intangibles despite trailing overall.

The Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent also has a price edge — $70 less at $379 versus $449.

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

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

Score Comparison

Marmot Trailfin 3-Person Tent
Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint
Overall Score
8.3
8.3
Space & Comfort
8.5
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
8.5
Value for Money
8.5
8.0
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Intangibles
6.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

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

Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

  • Huge vestibules offer ample storage
  • Quick setup with color-coded poles
  • Included footprint adds great value
  • Internal storage is quite limited
  • Low height makes changing difficult

Full Specs

SpecMarmot Trailfin 3-Person TentMarmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint
Tent Type Backpacking, Dome, 3 Season Backpacking, Dome
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $379 $449
Weight 6.4 Lbs 9.2 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 6 Lbs 5.7 Oz
Floor Area 42.0 ft² 52.7 ft²
Vestibule Area 17.22 Sq Ft 36.6 Sq Ft
Peak Height 453 528
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 90 X 72 In 92.9 X 81.9 Inches
Pole Material Yunan SD70 PF Aluminum
Floor Fabric The Marmot Trailfin 3 Person Tent Has 100% Polyester Taffeta Floor Fabric. 68d 100% Polyester Taffeta
Rainfly Fabric Ripstop Polyester 100% Polyester, Ripstop
Packed Size 19.7" X 7.5"
Setup Time 10 Mins 7 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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