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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.

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 .

Our Take

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

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

Pros & Cons

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

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

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