Marmot Twilight 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft - 2008 BCS

I couldn't be happier with this tent. I have had it in 40-50 mph wind gusts and when other tents were ripped apart this bad boy was standing tall. I have had it about a year and camped in some nasty storms and never got any water inside.

It is nice to have (2) large vesitibules and it makes it much easier for each person to have their own door. It took me a few minutes the first time I set it up but now I can have it ready in no time. Without the rain fly this tent is basically mesh walls.

Comes with a gear loft and footprint that are extra with most tents. You will not be disappointed in this product.

Just finished a 6 day backpacking trip in the Smokies with this tent. Loved the single pole design. Very quick and easy to set up after a long hike, you just start unfolding the single pole and they all begin to click together on their own. Packed the components seperatley in 2 different packs. Only complaint I have as a tall guy, 6ft, is that with the gear loft in it is almost impossible to sit up straight in the tent. Great vestibule space but it can be difficult to reach the end of the zipper. Love this tent for backpacking but would look for something a bit roomier for front country camping. No condensation problems and no issues with difficult weather at all. Highly recommended.

Had this tent for about 6 months now, and love it every time I use it. It's seen everything from uneventful, warm, spring nights on the east coast, and torrential thunderstorms with hail in the mountain west plains of Wyoming. This tent is deceptively spacious. Two people is totally comfortable; two people and a medium sized dog started to feel like a real outdoor experience. Vestibules are ginormous, and keep all your gear dry and protected. The double doors are super convenient. Some friends and I went camping in a strong windstorm and people were practically bidding to stay in my tent. Sure enough, the other tent pretty much folded in half; the Twilight barely even shook.

I received this tent in February and have taken it out on two weekend trips. The first trip was in late March in northern Missouri and I brought my two year old son and five year old daughter with me. We all 3 fit very comfortably. The weather dipped below freezing for a few hours overnight, but with proper cold weather sleeping bags we didnt feel the nip except for bathroom visits(numerous). My second trip was in early April at Paddy Creek in the Mark Twain Nat'l. Forest in the Ozarks. The rains came promptly as expected and I was able to test the rain fly and stakes as the winds were steady for a bit as well. There was no hint of moisture inside, the fly kept me plenty dry, and from inside I could hardly tell the wind was blowing at all. I really like this tent, and it seems to be perfect for warm weather, and works well in cold sprintime conditions as long as you pack a good quality sleeping bag. I really enjoyed viewing the stars at night throught the mesh top while drifting off to sleep, in fact...I would never have noticed the Bald Eagle 200 ft away in the morning if I had been using any other tent! You wouldnt use this tent in snowy conditions, but you wouldn't want anything else for the rest of the year. Excellent tent!

The photo of the Twilight displayed is the 3P model, so I'm not sure how anyone over 5'10" can possibly be comfortable in the 2P Twilight! I'm 5'6" and felt comfortable by myself, but there is no way I'd add a second person.. I don't like brushing up against the tent wall and with 2 people there isn't a choice. At any rate, I appreciate all the positive reviews that led up to my decision.. I did like the setup of the Twilight versus my North Face Talus 23; it was a breeze. Also, there really isn't 2 poles... it's an entire 3 point bungee skeleton which actually ends up being a little bulky compared to standard bungee poles.

its great in heavy winds and great for just about anything. sets up quick and gotta love have two entrances and each person gets their on vestibule.
get it. hands down.

I have had this tent for 5 years now and have used it all over Denali Nat'l Park in Alaska, the desert Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and camping in the volcanoes in Guatemala. It's one of the best overall tents I've ever owned. The pole construction and color coded grommets make it quick and easy to set up, and I really like the 2 doors and vestibules so that 2 guys can use it comfortably without crawling over each other getting in and out. The vestibules are also large enough to keep each person's backpack, shoes, etc., dry. The only drawbacks I have found are that it's hard to cinch the vestibules down really tight in high wind which means there is a little flapping going on and sometimes a little rain blowing in on one side of the vestibule, and that there should be a guy line on the bottom end of the rain fly to keep the fly well off the tent wall by your feet. I found I was getting some moisture by my feet on really wet nights, but solved the problem by putting in a grommet and guying down the end of the fly.

From the moment I set this tent up in my yard I was very satisfied with my purchase. It was a breeze to set up, with poles that are both inventive and easy to get together and apart. The clip system performed flawlessly and makes set up a short process, which is great when rain clouds gather. I just weathered a June thunderstorm, complete with hail and a tornado warning completely dry.

The vestibules are big enough to fit small children into, although I'm sure they would work well for packs that are similar in size. But really, there was a massive dry area around my tent as the wind could not swing rain under the low, ultra-large vestibules.

The weight of the tent is maybe its only weakness, however, we fit six adults into the tent, and rather comfortably at that. So, this tent balled outrageous, and performed flawlessly.

The large mesh area gives an amazing view of the sky above and just makes sleeping under the stars a pleasure.

This tent is awesome, through and through. Easy to set up, quite dry and not too heavy. The D- Cut doors a sweet and with two of them its easy to get in and out. Loved this tent, and really look forward to using it again.

This is a great tent! I have taken it camping a couple times and have fallen for it. It is very easy to construct with one person (it takes me about 5-7 minutes). I was warm and had plenty of room with my hiking buddy in there too. He is 6'2" 180 and I am 5'11" 160. We were both comfortable and the good sized vestibule space helped save room inside. The viewing window helps to check our surroundings and weather. The construction seems sturdy and I'm sure I will have this tent for many years to come!

Where do I start with this tent,Ive had it for 3 years now,and have camped it many times and have had all great luck..Ive certainly put it through too many test weather wise to put down in this reveiw,but let me share one with you..I spent several months in the elk mountain range in colorados rocky mountains between spring and winter,through the pounding rains and 50 mile an hour winds of monsoon,to the blazing sunny afternoons and fridged wet and cold of fall,and finally ice and snow of early winter..not once did the weather compromise this shelter,it stayed solid and waterproof through it all....great tent..

This tent is a great tent. Although it is 5.9 with the footprint and canopy....the extra weight is well worth it. I like that this tent has double entry. That way your travel companion can get out of the tent without waking you. The vestibules are huge. The color is cheerful...especially on those rainy days where you are stuck in the tent. I've had the tent on several backcountry backpacking trips since my purchase a few months ago. Each time it has rained and I have not been wet once. This tent is also freestanding so if you need to move it...no big deal. I think this tent kind of looks like a stingray when it is set up.....kind of cool ;)

i bought this for my son who lives in the mountains of colorado. i am now the best mom on the planet! he used it last night, it poured all night and the temps were in the low 40s he called to let me know how AWESOME the tent was, dry as a bone! lots of room and his friends want in.

This tent has been awesome.
It has even held up in a surprise snowstorm. We had the right sleeping bags so we didn't even notice the snow until morning.
It is extremely easy to set up. One person can easily set it up in a few minutes. I set it up in a rain storm and had none of the panic of try into find the right parts.
The vestibules are just right to cover your packs and gears.
This tent is perfect for two, or it could be a luxury hotel for one.

If you are looking for a 2P tent that has plenty of space, this is it...
The spacious coffin box design and relatively high ceiling makes this tent ideal for 2 grown men - 5'11 and 6'11 - to fit nicely. (Especially because I like to sleep fetal or spread out. Double vestibules and double doors, makes it easily accessible for both parties to enter and exit in the middle of the night with out having to crawl over each other in mid slumber.

Order this tent just before a backpacking trip in Colorado. Love the way the tent is set up; the two doors and the two vestibules worked perfectly. It rain for several hours and the tent stop the rain great! There is a vast amount of storage in the tent also, over head gear loft and four pockets across the front. Definitely a great tent!

Just tested out this tent on a short trip with this tent with a friend (two guys about 5'11") and slept great. We both loved the tent and there was more than enough room. There are four side pockets in addition to the gear loft, which are nice to store stuff. The only thing I wasn't super stoked on was the pack size and weight, could be lighter but for the price it's great. Because of the double vestibule the fly is pretty big/heavy so if you don't think it's going to rain you could save a lot of weight by leaving that behind. The pole system works great and was super easy to set up, I set it up by myself with the fly in about 4-5 minutes for the first time, minus all the ties. There is a cool feature with the fly that allows you to open up a vent hole up top for ventilation and the window is pretty cool too.

This tent is easy to set up and I used it this summer in a complete downpour. I was the only dry guy in the morning (beside the whimps in the camper). Superb waterproof tent.

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The hubbed uni-pole design is neat, you can't set up the tent wrong and probably won't misplace a pole. The tent breathes well and has o.k. vestibule space but due to the high point of the tent running down the middle the walls of the tent and vestibule are not that vertical making eating mesh when sitting up a distinct possibility. Nice overall tent.

The tent is great, you can set it up in just minutes and it is very easy to do it. very light to carry!
the only thing I would recommend is to have a very good sleeping bag, because you will need it to stay warm.