Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Marmot
Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint
Best for: Great budget tent for camping.
Marmot
Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
Best for: Weather-intensive backpacking and car camping trips.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
It also adds a included footprint — a meaningful structural difference.
The Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint is noticeably taller inside (35'1" peak height versus 3'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.
On scores, the Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint edges ahead — 8.5 overall versus 8.3.
The biggest gap is value for money, where the Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint holds a clear advantage.
The Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent also has a price edge — $62 less at $216 versus $279.
For most buyers, the Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint
- Spacious 30.1 square foot interior
- Simple under 5 minute setup
- Reliable weather protection in storms
- Too heavy for serious backpacking
- Tapered floor limits interior space
Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent
- Full fabric canopy
- Vertical wall construction
- Dual-sided zippered entries
- Heavy 5lb+ weight
- Poor summer ventilation
Full Specs
| Spec | Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint | Marmot Fortress 2 Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Backpacking | Dome, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $279 | $217 |
| Weight | 5.9 Lbs | 5 Lbs. 5.5 Oz. |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 5 Lbs. 1.5 Oz. |
| Floor Area | 30.1 ft² | 32.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 16.15 Sq Ft | 9.8/7.8 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 421 | 42 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 88.2 X 53.9/46.1 In | 88 X 54 Inches |
| Pole Material | Velocity HD Aluminum | DAC Pressfit / Velocity |
| Floor Fabric | 70D Polyester Taffeta With A 2000mm PU Coating | 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta 190T 2000mm |
| Rainfly Fabric | 100% Polyester Ripstop | — |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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