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SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint

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

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

SlingFin

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

★ 8.5 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 5.1 lbs Est. Price $790

Best for: Year-round adventures in harsh conditions

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.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent is a backpacking and the Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint 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 34'7"), giving you more headroom to move around.

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

The main tradeoff: the SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent leads on space and comfort despite trailing overall.

The Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint also has a price edge — $511 less at $279 versus $790.

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

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent
Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint
Overall Score
8.5
8.5
Space & Comfort
9.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.5
Weather Resistance
9.0
8.5
Value for Money
7.5
9.0
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

  • WebTruss design provides extreme stability
  • Spacious 32 square feet interior
  • Surprisingly packable five pound trail weight
  • Does not come seam-sealed
  • Pole joints can fuse together

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

Full Specs

SpecSlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season TentMarmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint
Tent Type Backpacking, Dome, 4 Season Dome, Backpacking
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 4 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $790 $279
Weight 5.1 Lbs 5.9 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 3 Lb 15.6 Oz
Floor Area 32.0 ft² 30.1 ft²
Vestibule Area 11 Sq Ft X 2 16.15 Sq Ft
Peak Height 415 421
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 92 X 50 In 88.2 X 53.9/46.1 In
Pole Material Aluminum Velocity HD Aluminum
Floor Fabric 20D Nylon Ripstop PE 1800mm 70D Polyester Taffeta With A 2000mm PU Coating
Rainfly Fabric 20D Nylon Ripstop Sil/Sil 100% Polyester Ripstop
Packed Size 14x6 In
Setup Time 3 5 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

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Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent with Footprint

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