Marmot Aeolos Tent 2-Person 3-Season - 2009 BCS

Pros: Very light for being so incredibly roomy, the near-vertical walls are great. It's also completely waterproof without seam-sealing.
Cons: Attaching the fly is annoying: The cross-poles have to fit into grommets on the fly underside that are hard to reach and even harder to catch. If the tent and fly aren't staked out perfect, you will get a pool of water on your fly ceiling (although not a drop comes through). Tightening straps on the vestibule attachment points would be nice, I had to add some. The tent and fly doors are also quite awkward to get out of the way, and the pockets seem to be designed to let stuff fall out of them.
Bottom line: Bomber but awkward. It's a great tent if you get a deal on it.

This is the first marmot product I owned that I don't love with 100% of my heart. One reason being that the fly droops over the door and touches the netting. I had the tent guyed out perfectly and still no luck. Fortunatly it didn't seem to cause any problems. Yes, if you wiggle the tent hard, condensation will drip from the fly through the netting but the same thing would happen if the fly wasn't touching the netting. I suppose I could say that the tent is a tad shorter than I expected (i'm 6'3) compared to all of the head room in there, it is huge inside. I felt like a king in a castle when I used it on a solo trip. The tent is extremely sturdy when fully guyed out and it is insanely easy to set up. One last negative though, with such a big comfy tent I expected the vestibule to be bigger. 3 stars because I hold marmot to higher standards. UPDATE - Getting in and out of the tent during (and after) a down pour is a very wet process because it is almost impossible to get out without jiggling rain off of the top onto your body. However, I broke the first rule of setting up a tent and set it up where water pooled to about 1.5 inches and the bottom of the tent was like a waterbed but not one drop leeked through.

That's who Aeolos is. This tent is super sturdy and roomy for it's weight. Lots of head space and plenty long for me at 6'0 and plenty wide for 2 adults. Sleeves make set up easy for 1 person and the clips are easy to attach. Lots of mesh and fly vents you can access from inside the tent keep it cool. One big vestibule and a second storage space gives you room to keep your stuff by your door. Fly clips into place. Poles are light and strong. Great tent if you want one strong enough to take higher in the mountains when it might snow and light enough to carry on your own and fits 2 adults comfortably.

I'm a difficult person when it comes to tents. I lose interest quickly and trade for something else. I've had this tent for a year and half now, which has to be some sort of record for me. The tent itself is very roomy for a 2-person (35 sq. ft.), especially compared with an MSR Hubba or an equivalent. However, the tradeoff is weight. There are many 2-person tents out there that weigh around or under 4 pounds. I did like this one because the tent floor seems a bit beefier than other lighter tents, the canopy is not full mesh and I think the bathtub floors are a little higher than other tents. I had an MSR Hubba Hubba once upon a time and during windy conditions it was often a duststorm or quite misty inside the tent. Not so with the Marmot. This isn't the lightest tent you can buy by any means but it serves its purpose and I honestly have no complaints.

I used this tent this summer as a backpacking guide in the Sangre de Christos mountain range in New Mexico. This tent is excellent in that you can set it up anywhere, it is very roomy, and it is basically bomb proof. I slept through relentless rain, sleet, and snow, but never had a leak. The rain fly is a little non-intuitive to attach. I had several problems with this tent though. The main sections of the rain fly over the door sag and touch the top of the mesh making condensation a problem. During heavy rain this could cause a leak, but I never had a problem. Also, the rain fly does not tie up well to the tent and if it is wet in the morning then water runs down and usually ends up on your back. The tent is also a lot heavier than advertised. I do like the fact that you can just set it up with the fly and footprint for an ultra-light shelter. Great tent if you won't be using it during super harsh rain. Awesome in heavy wind, but still has a few kinks to work out.

This tent is where its at. Its super light and super durable. Its a good sized 2 person tent especially with the vertical sidewall construction. The duel vestebule is great, giving you the option for dual entry or using one side for storage of gear so it doesnt get in your way. Over all this tent is great, fairly light so not to bad to carry into the woods with you if need be, get one!

Great tent. Easy set up and take down. Haven't used it in in any extreme conditions but easily sleeps two adults and two dogs.

This tent has it all when it comes to strength in high winds, comfort on just about any surface and most importantly its light. This is a dream to carry and it fits two people plus gear like no other 2 person tent I've had before. Two vestibules give you so much more room! Adjustable side venting and rain fly option give you a very customizable tent that can handle cold nights and hot days like a champ. Life wouldn't be the same with the Aeolos 2P in my pack.

P.S. When you buy it here be sure to spring for the footprint and gear loft. You can thank me later. Happy Tails!