Clothing

Gear

Accessories

Unconditional money back guarantee – Welcome to gear gluttony
Close This Window
Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft

Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft

Item #MAR1115|7 in Stock – Ships Wicked Fast & Free
$238.95
Close This Window

Please choose an option to order this item.

Pale Pumpkin / Terra Cotta, One Size (238.95)
Quantity:
Add this to my Gear List  
This product has been added to your XX List
  • Pass It On

Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft

The Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft's clean, functional design fits right in, whether you take it summer backpacking or car camping. A large 10-square foot vestibule protects your gear from the rain while providing a covered entrance to the 43-square foot interior. Marmot added mesh panels to the walls for increased ventilation in warm weather and a window on the vestibule so you can check conditions in not-so-nice weather. Pole clips make the Limelight Tent quick and easy to pitch, so you can get it up and get on with dinner and rest. Despite all these features, and this tent weighs only 6lb 5oz.

Bottom Line: The Marmot Limelight Tent—functional features for nearly any use.

Product Wall

Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.

Hi, throw your review on the Product Wall to show your Gear-telligence.
Hi, got a question? Ask on the Product Wall.

Recently received a new Limelight 3, while I do not know why

Recently received a new Limelight 3, while I do not know why you would want to set up a tent without the foot print, I do find it odd that there is no provision to use stakes at the corners of the tent without using the footprint.

Am I missing something?

By:
April 9, 2009

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

I thought the same thing. You will miss the slits in the webbing if you aren't looking for them. They are definitely there.

By:
May 6, 2009

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

There should be tabs at each end of the tent with tiny holes in them for stake insertion. The tabs have very small slits and i believe 3 or 4. Go to Marmot's website and watch the setup videos, you will see what i am talking about. If the tabs don't have stake holes then you get a crazy limited edition tent! Return it and get one with tabs.

By:
April 10, 2009

Was this helpful? (1) (0)

Flag

Buffalo River voted best tent

By:
June 5, 2009

The limelight was a hit on my annual Buffalo River float.

Was this helpful? (1) (0)

Flag Zoom

Rating for this product: 5

Love it

By:
August 22, 2008

I love this tent. Easy set up. I divide between two for packing and it's perfect. I like to keep my backpack in my tent with me, so you can't really fit more than two people with backpacks. Even without I wouldn't want to squish three. There's a plastic window on the fly over each door that allows you to see out - i REALLY love this feature. Not sure how it will hold up - seems strong - but you never know with plastic. Either way - i really like it. Nice to be able to glance out when you need to. Two big vestibules, and I love that there are 2 big doors as well. Tight design, doesn't blow and billow in higher winds. Included footprint and gearloft are a big plus. I obsessed and did a ton of research when picking my tent - I really think this is one of the best for price and design. I would recommend it.

Was this helpful? (4) (0)

Flag

Can't seem to find the floor dimensions of this tent anywhere.

Can't seem to find the floor dimensions of this tent anywhere. I assume it's as long as the 2P (90") but how wide is it? Thanks.Tim

By:
October 11, 2008

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

The total floor area is 42.6 sq ft,93" x 66" & 46" interior height. Stuff size is 8" x 22"

By:
October 14, 2008

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

Buffalo River Night Light

By:
June 5, 2009

Pumpkin glowing Limelight

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag Zoom

Rating for this product: 5

Limelight 3

By:
May 16, 2008

The Marmot Limelight packs a bit long (22") because of the poles. But, they could be rolled up in your sleeping pad. It's easy and fast to set up and spacious for two - roughly the size of a queen sized bed. Three could fit, but I'd opt for head to feet for the middle person. At 6'2" I fit very nicely. It has somewhat less mesh netting than some of the other tents I looked at and this gives the overall impression of being "sturdier" while still being very well vented. There are two zipped entrances, two vestibules and four interior mesh gear pockets. The vestibules each have a clear silicone-like window. I'm wondering how that will hold up over time. I like the two entrances and look forward to not being stepped over in the middle of the night. It comes with a footprint and an additional gear loft. There are two main aluminum poles that set up the dome and an additional short "spreader" pole which makes the tent seem much "roomier". There are no sleeves for the poles - it uses all clips. The floor has one seam in the middle but it appears to be well taped.

It can be set up using just the footprint and fly, leaving the tent body behind for a significant weight savings. Though I'm not sure how you would use the "spreader" pole in that configuration as the spreader pole fits into pockets in the tent body. The footprint has it's own adjustable fastclips (as does the tent body) for attaching the corners of the fly. The two main poles were attached to each other with a rubber piece where they cross. The rubber piece reminded me of silicone. Not sure how well this will hold up but it seems easy to replace with a bit of paracord or even a heavy rubber band.

The color is not bad, being a combination of red and "pumpkin" - the colors are somewhat "muted" and not as bright as I first thought they would be.

Included were tent, footprint, fly, poles, 10 stakes, 1 short aluminum tube that I think is a stake puller, 4 fly tiedown lines and tensioners, 1 gear loft and 3 stuff sacks.

Not much instructions included but setup was pretty intuitive. I love that the footprint is included.

Was this helpful? (24) (0)

Flag

1 Comment Last Comment: November 8, 2009 by:

By:
November 8, 2009

Thanks for the review. Short alum tube is actually a sleeve for repairing a broken pole.

Flag

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Is thsi a three season tent?

Is thsi a three season tent?

By:
August 19, 2008

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

If it does not say 4 - season then it is a 3 season. It usually says it, but unless you see 4 season, it will handle everything but Everest... and a few other places.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 28, 2008

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

Buffalo River Gravel Bar

By:
June 5, 2009

3rd night camping spot on a 4 day float.

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag Zoom

Rating for this product: 5

Perfect for Tall peeps

By:
August 7, 2008

I spent a lot of time looking for something packable but that would also accomodate my 6'4" frame. The first night I put a full size air bed in here and slept like a baby. The next nights we schleping in. A little heavier than some but light enough that the extra space was worth it. Love the two entrances. Lots of ventilation. Packs up nice and easy!

Was this helpful? (2) (0)

Flag

DOES THIS TENT HAVE TWO VESTIBULES?? IS THE VESTIBULE SPACE

DOES THIS TENT HAVE TWO VESTIBULES?? IS THE VESTIBULE SPACE 10 SQ FT EACH SIDE IF IT DOES?

By:
March 19, 2008

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

yep, Marmot's official website said so, and they are 10 sq ft each.

By:
April 4, 2008

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag

Survived Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground

By:
August 19, 2009

Although it was the only tent left standing after golf ball to baseball size hail, it has 7-10 holes punched through the rainfly. Will the lifetime warranty cover this?

Was this helpful? (0) (0)

Flag Zoom

Rating for this product: 5

Great Tent!

By: Backcountry.com Employee
July 29, 2008

It's a very roomy tent, plenty of head room and well ventilation (even with the fly on). I like the fact that you have doors and vestibules on both sides. I primarily use the tent by myself but I'm sure it would be great for two/three.

Back in May, I used the tent for a week long trip in Michigan's UP. The weather ranged from the low thirties to the high fifties. During the trip I encountered heavy rain, high winds and frost. The tent withstood the elements and I was really pleased with it's performance. I was also impressed with how quickly the exterior fabric dried out so you don't have to pack it up wet.

Was this helpful? (1) (3)

Flag

Change me.

Tech Specs:

Material:
[Fly] 68D Polyester ripstop; [floor] 70D nylon 
Freestanding:
Yes 
Poles:
Pole Material:
DAC Featherlite aluminum 
Doors:
Clip/ Sleeve:
Clip 
Floor Space:
43sq ft (4sq m) 
Interior Height:
41in (104cm) 
Vestibule Space:
10sq ft (.9sq m) 
Seam Sealed:
Yes 
Bathtub Floor:
Yes 
Ventilation:
Mesh on walls 
Packed Size:
8 x 22in (20 x 56cm) 
Weight:
6lb 5oz (2863g) 
Recommended Use:
Lightweight summer backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought: