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Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint

Marmot

Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint

★ 8.5 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 5.9 lbs Est. Price $279

Best for: Great budget tent for camping.

Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent

Marmot

Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent

★ 8.5 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 6 lbs 0.3 oz Est. Price $339

Best for: Versatile for car camping and backpacking.

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.

Floor space is also wider — 41 sq ft versus 30 sq ft for the Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint.

Both score 8.5 overall, though the Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent leads on space and comfort despite trailing overall.

The Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint also has a price edge — $60 less at $279 versus $339.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint
Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent
Overall Score
8.5
8.5
Space & Comfort
7.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.5
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.5
8.0
Value for Money
9.0
8.0
Ease of Use
9.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
9.0

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 Tungsten 3 Person Tent

  • Color-coded fast setup
  • Near-vertical spacious walls
  • Included protective footprint
  • Limited water resistance

Full Specs

SpecMarmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with FootprintMarmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent
Tent Type Dome, Backpacking Dome, Backpacking
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $279 $339
Weight 5.9 Lbs 6 Lbs 0.3 Oz
Min Trail Weight — 6 Lbs 0.3 Oz
Floor Area 30.1 ft² 40.9 ft²
Vestibule Area 16.15 Sq Ft 18.30 Sqft
Peak Height 42 46
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 88.2 X 53.9/46.1 In 84 X 36/29 (L X W Head/foot) Inches
Pole Material Velocity HD Aluminum Velocity HD 9.0mm / Velocity 8.5mm
Floor Fabric 70D Polyester Taffeta With A 2000mm PU Coating 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta
Rainfly Fabric 100% Polyester Ripstop 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta
Footprint Included — Yes
Packed Size — 23.2 X 7.1 In
Setup Time 5 Mins 10 Mins
Warranty Lifetime Limited Lifetime Warranty
Made In Imported Imported

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