Gear Review
Marmot Eos 1-Person 3-Season Tent
Made for Lightweight onlyl
By David Petroski
Ranked #1313 - 3-Season Tents
June 5, 2009
I purchased this tent around 3 years ago and have used it on many backpacking trips in the desert. It is quite easy to setup, taking only minutes. The quality is good and have not had any problems. However, there are several design flaws. First, if you are over 5 foot 9, this tent is not for you. Clearly Marmot did not think this through completely otherwise they would have given about 6 inches in lenght. I am 5'10" and my head is at the top wall and my feet within a couple inches of the bottom wall. When moisture collects on the walls in the morning, I find my sleeping bag getting wet. I have resorted in putting a plastic bag over the top of my sleeping bag.
On those nice nights, there is plenty of mesh on top to see the stars. However, I wish they would have carried the mesh a little further down so as to permit better cross ventilation. I find that the walls being so high on the side, one does not get any breeze on those hot nights.
If your only objective is light weight, tough and bare neccessities, then this is a good tent.
View Details: Marmot Eos 1-Person 3-Season Tent
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 40d nylon ripstop 2000mm PU/Silicone, [floor] 70d nylon 5000mm, [canopy] 40D nylon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 1
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- [l x w] 90 x 40in (229 x 102cm), [area] 22.8sq ft (1.8sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 36in (92cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 6.5sq ft (.5sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Yes, mesh canopy
- Packed Size:
- 17.5 x 5.5in (44 x 14cm)
- Weight:
- 3lb 3oz (1.45kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Solo backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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