TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
TETON Sports
TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent
Best for: Perfect for fast-setup car camping.
Marmot
Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint
Best for: Versatile crossover for camping and backpacking.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent is a dome and the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint 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 3'5"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 53 sq ft versus 36 sq ft for the TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent.
The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint also offers significantly more vestibule space — 37 sq ft versus 9 sq ft.
The TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent and the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.3 overall.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint holds a clear advantage.
The TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent also has a price edge — $319 less at $129 versus $449.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent
- Fast setup in 2 minutes
- Spacious 44.3 sq ft area
- Two doors for great ventilation
- Needs seam sealing for rain
- Carry bag is tight fit
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
Full Specs
| Spec | TETON Sports Vista 2 Quick Tent | Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Instant, Backpacking | Backpacking, Dome |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 2 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $130 | $449 |
| Weight | 6.3 Lbs | 9.2 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 35.7 ft² | 52.7 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 8.6 Sq Ft | 36.6 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 41 | 528 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 82 X 60 In | 92.9 X 81.9 Inches |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 75D 190T Taffeta | 68d 100% Polyester Taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75D 190T Taffeta | 100% Polyester, Ripstop |
| Setup Time | 3.5 Mins | 7 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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