Gear Review
Marmot Limelight Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 3-Person 3-Season
Great All-Around Tent
By Ben
Ranked #791 - 3-Season Tents
February 2, 2010
I've used this tent in rain and shine, and it showed it's virtue across the board. As for the rain (and I mean RAIN!), we stayed completely dry, and the fly didn't rattle in the wind. When it hasn't been raining, I've really appreciated sleeping without the fly and stargazing through all that mesh. As a side note, I appreciate the fact that the dome is not entirely mesh, as I like a little privacy. I know the less mesh, the more weight, but it's not a heavy tent for it's size.
While this is a three-person tent, I bought it with the intention of it being two-person-plus-gear tent. With that said, I haven't tried to fit three people in there, but I think it would be a tight fit. I find this the case with most three-person tents, though, so I won't dock it a star. It fits two people plus a couple of small packs quite well.
The set-up is extremely quick and easy, and I have not had the concerns expressed by other reviewers (e.g., trouble finding stake slits).
Overall, I really like this tent. Last summer, I used it while camping in the Northern Cascades, and through all kinds of weather, it never let me down. I've also taken it out multiple times on weekend trips through the Appalachians. So far, it's held up remarkably well.
View Details: Marmot Limelight Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 3-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] polyester ripstop (68D), PU coating (1800mm); [canopy] polyester ripstop (68D); [floor] nylon (70D), PU coating (3000mm)
- Wall Type:
- double
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC press-fit
- Pole Attachment:
- press-fit bond
- Floor Space:
- 42.6 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 66 x 93 in
- Interior Height:
- 46 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 10 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 22 x 8 in
- Seams:
- [ floor & fly ] fully taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh window
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, Bare Bones Setup
- Trail Weight:
- 5 lb 15 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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