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Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
Is this a good tent for boyscouting? He will be sharing and they...
By Dawn renea
Ranked #740 - 3-Season Tents
May 26, 2011
Is this a good tent for boyscouting? He will be sharing and they will not be sharing the load. They take turns bringing the tent. I need to know if this si easy to set up and if it is tooo heavy a load should I consider the 2 person tent. It would need to still hold 2 scouts and gear.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Gone Fishing
Ranked #16 - 3-Season Tents
May 27, 2011
I agree with Phil. Since they can share the load of the tent I would opt for the bigger tent. Spread over two people it is not going to be much difference. These tents are easy to set-up and with a little practice they can do it quickly.
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By Phil Maher
Ranked #4 - 3-Season Tents
May 26, 2011
That's not very democratic. The load is generally a shared burden. Be that as it may, since weight is now a bigger issue, go with a 2-person tent. Any 2-person tent you find is going to be a tighter squeeze for 2 people + gear, but the 2 vestibules should give them some extra storage capacity. Something has to give- weight or square footage, but I would strongly suggest taking the hit on the space over carrying more weight all day long. These are easy for one 12 year old to set up, and even easier for two. After setting it up in the yard at home a couple times for practice, it's really a second-nature and intuitive process.
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By Phil Maher
Ranked #4 - 3-Season Tents
May 26, 2011
Hi again Dawn, You mentioned that he was going to be sharing the tent with another scout. That being the case, a 3-person tent will give them much more room for both of them and their gear than a 2-person. As long as their overall loads aren't excessive to begin with, and assuming they'll share the weight of the tent components, a roomier tent is always a nice benefit. Two doors and two vestibules isn't so bad either.
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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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