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Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
I've never used a footprint before (because I thought it...
By SkiPhan
Ranked #1096 - 3-Season Tents
June 21, 2010
I've never used a footprint before (because I thought it was just extra weight) My wife and I are using this tent on a cross country trip this summer, extra weight isn't as huge of a deal as it'll be in the car, not in my backpack.
1) Is the footprint for use with just the fly, or does anyone use it with the tent body as well
2) Is it worth the extra weight? (extra waterproof, or does it just increase the longevity of the tent itself?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Phil Maher
Ranked #4 - 3-Season Tents
June 21, 2010
You can use it either way, "bare bones" w/just the fly, or with the shell. Either way is pretty common. The weight question is really a matter of personal preference. The floor on the Limelight 3 is "waterproof" so even though a footprint would be a redundancy from that standpoint, it's nice to have something under it to take the brunt of the crap on the ground. Just did spring cleaning on a few of my tents, and it never ceases to amaze me how filthy the footprints are. Stuff like ground in dirt and globs of sap that I'm glad I didn't get on the floor of my shell. Since you're going to be in the car anyway, sure couldn't hurt to toss it in the trunk and use it if you need to or feel like it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] 68D polyester ripstop; [floor] 68D polyester ripstop
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Press-Fit
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 43 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 93 x 66 in
- Interior Height:
- 46 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 10 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 22 x 8 in
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls, top vents
- Trail Weight:
- 5 lb 15 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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