Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent VS MSR Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint

Worth flagging before you compare: the Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent is a dome and the MSR Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The MSR Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint adds a included footprint — a meaningful structural difference.

The Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (4'5" peak height versus 3'5"), giving you more headroom to move around.

The MSR Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint also offers significantly more vestibule space — 24 sq ft versus 9 sq ft.

The Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent and the MSR Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.4 overall.

The biggest gap is ease of setup, where the Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.

The MSR Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint also has a price edge — $139 less at $199 versus $339.

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