Gear Review
Marmot Limelight Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 3-Person 3-Season
Limelight 3
By wivanoff2219026
Ranked #386 - 3-Season Tents
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.
View Details: Marmot Limelight Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 3-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 12 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
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: May 20, 2010 By: Nick Stach
Adding on to Martin... the small tube acts as a splint if your pole were to break out in the field.(answer is directly from Marmot)
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
after a week of searching i finally picked this tent based on reviews set up out of the box in the dark in 35 mph wind gusts good shower in the night no problem, not sure how to stake it w/out fly though? super happy no bending poles no water pooling in floor no condensation the vestibules are huge(a little hard to reach lower zip sitting up)they are so big. 1 nit pick dont like rounded off stakes get the ground hogs from msr. and 1 grip the door w/its D shape after one weekend w/ kids getting in and out already showing a worn hole in door wish they would go with a to the side or roof design :( over all a great tent i would recommend to all
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Thanks for the review. Short alum tube is actually a sleeve for repairing a broken pole.
Helpful Votes: 6 Yes