Gear Review
Marmot Swallow 2-Person 3-Season Tent
Heavy on features...and weight
By Adam Lewis
Ranked #178 - 3-Season Tents
June 23, 2008
I have the 2003 version of this tent and have gotten lots of use out of it over the years. The tent body and especially the fly are very durable and versatile, with plenty of storage space and ventilation options. If you are not expecting rain, the relatively light tent body is plenty to cut wind and keep you warm. The bathtub floors, heavy fly and stake-down options make the Swallow a true 3+ season tent. It was quite comfortable and warm when I brought it snow camping and the vestibule space easily accommodated all our gear and boots.
The two biggest downsides of this tent are that at almost 9lbs it's quite heavy and becomes hard to pack into the "burrito cover" Marmot gives you when out in the field. On the flip side, if you are looking for a durable, comfortable, well-designed tent to use year-round and you are more concerned with durability and comfort than weight, this is a great option. By far one of the most well-designed tents I have used. I prefer my Mountain Hardware Skyledge for summer and in more temperate conditions.
View Details: Marmot Swallow 2-Person 3-Season Tent
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 40d Nylon ripstop 2000mm PU/silicone, [Walls] 40d nylon ripstop, [Floor] 70d nylon 5000mm
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC NSL
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- [l x w] 90 x 58in (228 x 147cm); 42sq/ft (3.44sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 40in (102cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 19sq ft (.1.7sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Zip open roof panel, adjustable ventilation
- Packed Size:
- 8 x 22in (20 x 55cm)
- Weight:
- 8 lb 1 oz (3.66kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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