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Marmot Aura 2-Person 3-Season Tent
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Marmot Aura 2-Person 3-Season Tent
The Marmot Aura 2-Person 3-Season Tent's unique three-pole design and steep walls increase living space, so you have more room to play cards when you're waiting out a storm. You won't be worried about your backpacks or boots, because they're protected under the large vestibule. Who cares if its 80-degrees while it's raining? The Marmot Aura Tent's well-vented upper helps you stay cool in the clammiest of conditions. You can also set up the canopy with the Aura footprint (available separately) to shave this shelter's weight to mere ounces for trips where every little bit counts.
Bottom Line: The Marmot Aura Tent keeps you comfortable during your stay in tent city.
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Does this tent gather any condisation?
Does this tent gather any condisation?
By: unrint
September 21, 2009
It's highly vented with an all mesh canopy, so condensation should be minimal, but in high humidity any tent will have some condensation.
By: Tim Coats
September 22, 2009
I am considering this tent along with the Big Agnes Copper Spur
I am considering this tent along with the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 2man, MSR Hubba Hubba, and the Mountain Hardware skyledge 2.1 2 person. I want a very stable tent in the wind will this one hold up or is one of the others better in the wind. What one of these tents has the most living space? Thanks, Eli
By: unrint
September 20, 2009
At Balmorhea State Park, Texas
By: Niall MacRae
September 9, 2009
Marmot Aura 2 is a keeper
By: brian_heck2213096
June 20, 2008
I have to be honest: I purchased this tent because the Black Diamond Firstlight was not in stock. The Marmot Aura 2 was my second choice, only because it was about a pound and a half heavier than the Firstlight. I had plans to return it after a backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon and after the Firstlight was in stock. But the Marmot is a keeper. Sure, a pound and a half can be a lot more weight if you have trimmed the weight in your pack and need or want to trim more. When you decrease the weight of a tent significantly, something is going to suffer--or you're going to have to be willing to sacrifice some benefits and/or features. Here are the pluses and negatives. Yes, the Aura 2 is a two-person tent, but it is a bit snug. And with two people in the tent, you're not going to get your packs in there with you. However, the Aura 2 vestibules (two doors, two vestibules--nice!) provide adequate space for all of your gear. The Aura 2 proved itself to be tough in the wind, repel water well--and it breathes nicely. No condensation problems, which seems to be an issue for the Firstlight, according to other reviewers. The setup took me a bit longer to figure out (longer than I expected), but the second and third setup times were significantly faster. While heavier than the Firstlight, the Aura 2 is, feature for feature, still lighter than many other two-person tents. I have high praises for Marmot gear; the Aura 2 is no exception.
1 Comment Last Comment: September 9, 2009 by: Niall MacRae
By: Niall MacRae
September 9, 2009
I can understand that single wall tents might work well for certain climates, if that is all you camp in, but I would still recommend a lightweight double wall tent, even with the weight penalty, just for the versatility. I've taken the Aura on summertime trips in Texas and Arizona, which I think would broil and steam you simultaneously if you were in the Firstlight, and with no fly it worked great. With the fly on it has handled the alpine famously. I totally agree with your review and kudos to you for going with practicality over ounces!
I'm interested in purchasing this tent. When will it be
I'm interested in purchasing this tent. When will it be in stock? Thanks!
By: Andrew
July 18, 2009
your best bet is to ask backcountry directly via their "chat now" button in the upper right hand corner. If it's not coming back in stock they can definitely point you in the direction of a comparable 2-person tent.
By: Brandon Macy
July 31, 2009
Under Mt. Lemmon
By: Niall MacRae
September 9, 2009
Great Tent
By: smithry965585
May 26, 2009
In the last two weeks since I recieved this tent, I've tested it in nearly every possible weather condition: a sub-Freezing night in Yellowstone, a torrential downpour in Capitol Reef National Park, intense heat in the Nevada desert, and a wind-storm in Zion. The Aura held its own. It is lightweight and SUPER spacious. 4 grown men could sit comfortably inside. The only downside that I can see is the vestibule zipper snags frequently when zipping it up from the inside and getting in and out for a taller person is a little akward. If you are getting this for a backpacking tent, make sure to get a different stuff sack. The one they give you is rather large.
I am currently debating between the MSR hubba hubba and this
I am currently debating between the MSR hubba hubba and this tent. I have heard rave reviews about the space and livablity of the hubba hubba but looking at the specs this tent looks to be even bigger for a simuliar weight and price. I also like that it is longer and taller as I am 6'2 and like to have room to lay out and sit up. Marmot also seems to make very taunt pitching tents from what i have seen (never seen a MSR picthed) which is something I have heard as a negative against the Hubba Hubba. can someone with experience with both these tents tell me which one they would choose for me? thanks
By: sam
July 9, 2009
You will want to go for the Marmot, if you haven't already. I'm 6'2" myself and it was a determining factor in my buying the Aura 2p: my feet touch the end of the Hubba Hubba. The Hubba Hubba has an edge in ease of pitching and a very slight edge in (lack of) weight, but the Marmot counters with a much roomier interior with more and more versatile headroom, and greater length for tall folks. The big downside for the Aura is the pole system -- it takes quite a bit of getting used to. The fly and the poles both have to be set up in very specific way, and it will pay to read the instructions or watch the video on Marmot's website. That said, I am happier than pancakes when I head out to camp in the Aura. It is a great tent. Again, if you are 6'2" and you don't mind your feet and your head touching the ends of the tent, you could consider the Hubba Hubba, but I REALLY recommend the Aura 2P to you, my friend.
By: Niall MacRae
September 9, 2009
What's all the extra stuff that comes with the tent? Why
What's all the extra stuff that comes with the tent?
Why 12 stakes? Don't you only need 6?
What's the long cord for?
What's the plastic with 3 holes? There are 4. I think it's for tensioning the cord?
What's the grommet with elstic loop for/ There are 2.
By: Msakamoto
June 20, 2009
extra stakes for guying out your tent. same with the cord. and the plastic is for tensioning the cord when guying out the tent. The gromment i dont know for sure perhaps for tying up the doors to keep them open?
By: Vern Nelson Jr.
June 21, 2009
Is the see through material on the tent walls waterproof from
Is the see through material on the tent walls waterproof from the rain?
By: Jonathan
May 10, 2009
The tent body is almost all mesh, except for the floor. Definitely not waterproof! The rainfly is translucent, and is very definitely very waterproof. Leave the fly off and you'll let a lot of air in on nice nights. Enjoy the stars. Put the fly on and keep ALL the rain out. Hope that helps.
By: Niall MacRae
September 9, 2009
It's a screen door on a submarine. ;)
The Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge has some see through panels in the rain fly.
By: Barrett Wood
May 10, 2009
does this tent work really well for tall people(6ft 5in). Does
does this tent work really well for tall people(6ft 5in). Does it fit two people really well? And does it pack down really small?or at least somewhat small...
By: Dennis Lacerte
May 9, 2009
Dennis, you want something that's large, lightweight, and compact. Sorry but you can't have all three. It is pretty narrow for two large people to fit comfortably. However, at 4 pounds 7 ounces, it is pretty lightweight.
By: Barrett Wood
May 10, 2009
Anybody know how much the ultralight shelter (just rainfly and
Anybody know how much the ultralight shelter (just rainfly and footprint) weighs?
By: Aaron Wilbur
December 2, 2008
The closest I've been able to find out was 1lb 11oz. I haven't actually stuck it on the scale but I got that weight from a very reliable source!Hope that helps.
By: Steve Tibbitts
December 9, 2008
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 20D nylon; [Floor] 40D nylon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 4
- Pole Material:
- DAC NSL aluminum
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 87 x 50in (221 x 127cm), 30.5sq ft (2.8sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 40in (102cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 9sq ft (0.84sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 6 x 19in (15 x 48cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Mesh walls
- Weight:
- 4lb 7oz (2130g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Brunei Darussalam
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