Catalyst Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
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Why We Like The Marmot Catalyst 2-Person 3-Season Tent
From summer nights in the mountains to a weekend trip in the desert, the Marmot Catalyst 2-Person 3-Season Tent maximizes roominess and livability for two campers in spring, summer, and fall seasons. This free-standing dome tent features two D-shaped doors allow for easy in and out, as well as two vestibules for ample gear storage. The seam-taped fly offers full coverage, keeping outside moisture and rain from trickling inside and dampening your night. A mesh canopy offers plenty of ventilation during hotter evenings, while tiebacks easily roll the tent fly up to allow for a peaceful night of stargazing.
Details
- 2-person tent designed for spring, summer, or fall camping trips
- Built with a freestanding design and 2 D-shaped doors
- Mesh walls allow for optimal ventilation on hot nights
- Two vestibules offer superior room for gear storage
- Lampshade pocket holds headlamp for ambient lighting
- Fully seam-taped coverage keeps out the elements
- Includes a footprint and color-coded clips, poles, and fly
- Item #MARZ9MY
- Material
- 100% polyester, Taffeta
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Season
- spring, summer, fall
- Wall Type
- single wall
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- 2
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- 18.3 sq ft
- Ventilation
- mesh
- Floor Dimensions
- 88 x 53in
- Floor Space
- 34.4 sq ft
- Packed Size
- 23.2 x 6.3 in
- Footprint Included
- yes
- Trail Weight
- 5lb 3oz
- Activity
- hike and camp
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Overall Rating
5 based on 11 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 10, 2024
Solid Tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The catalyst is a solid tent that offers plenty of covered space. Well constructed and is worth the little bit of extra weight it carries. One downside is does not come with enough stakes
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
September 29, 2023
Great functioning tent
I really enjoyed this tent from the time I set it up in the house to my first camping trip with it. Easy to set up and I like the different ways you can configure the rain fly and vestibules. Thanks for the footprint too! I can see this tent being very warm and lacks some ventilation options other than the vestibules, the roll back option of the rain fly was nice and certainly let in much needed fresh air but there's no other ventilation available. Overall a great tent to get myself back into the outdoors, looking forward to using it more.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 21, 2023
Works So Well, We Bought Another One!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought our first Catalyst 2 person tent in 2018 for our son's scout campouts. He has used the tent 5-6 times per year since. It's been perfect for him and his fellow scouts to share for several years now. When our daughter recently needed a tent of her own, it was an easy decision for us to buy another Catalyst 2. I'm sure we'll have similar success with this one.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 17, 2023
Great tent for hiking and camping!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My daughter and I have taken our tent to the Grand Canyon and Superior Hiking Trail multiple times. It's light weight, keeps you dry and easy to put up.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 17, 2023
Great backpacking tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Went o a two day camping trip and the Catalyst was east to carry and assemble. One person can set it up with no problem. It rained one night and me and my dog were dry as a bone. My gear stayed dry as well due to the roomy vestibule. Highly recommended!!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
December 14, 2022
Great design, easy set up!
Spacious considering the size, packs down small and room in the stuff sack for my sleeping pad. Easy to set up and take down.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
September 21, 2022
Great Backpacking tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the bright color and how small it is when packed
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
September 15, 2022
Perfect for any kind of camping
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just recently purchased this tent and I could not be more pleased. I had been searching for a new 2-person for both car camping and backpacking. It fulfills both of those purposes. Although I haven’t had it in the rain yet, I feel confident in its ability, with its sturdy construction. Very easy to set up as well.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
September 14, 2022
The catalyst tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tent is been awesome! Absolutely put it through the ringer. From full blown winter storm to blazing desert heat. Lightweight enough for me. Little bit tight for two people but I don’t care there’s just enough room in the vestibule for gear. No issues with zippers of materials! Awesome tent.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
July 27, 2022
Great Tent!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used this tent for years on trips ranging from over a weekend to week long. While it’s small, the tent is roomy enough for gear and the extra space in the vestibule comes in extra handy for longer term gear. Easy to pitch and never have had any problems except I have had to replace the poles. Again, great tent!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
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March 13, 2024
Why in all the specifications in your tents do you not give the floor dimensions? Pretty lame that you make people have to ask a question to get the floor dimensions. That would be the first thing people are lookin for when deciding what tent to buy
November 10, 2023
I choose between Catalyst 2P and Tungsten 2P. I plan to use tent in short (2-3 days) and long (2-3 weeks) hikes. Tell me, please - which tent is better? How do they differ? Which one will be more comfortable in the wind and rain?
October 29, 2023
Can the tent be used without the third silver pole? Looking to save weight/room while bikepacking and the silver pole is longer than the others.
October 17, 2023
A tent pole broke on a camping trip, how can I get a replacement segment and how will I complete the repair?
August 17, 2023
What is the total weight?
August 17, 2023
What are the interior dimensions? In one posted answer you write: "The current dimensions of the floor are: 55" x 90.5"." In another posted answer you write: "The floor dimensions of the Catalyst 2 Person tent are: 88" x 53"."
July 10, 2023
Hello. Are the zippers on the vestibule doors two-way? Meaning are there 2 zippers on each side of the doorway, such that you can close the door fully (zip down from top with 1 zipper on each side of flap), then create vent at top of door with 2nd zipper?
July 10, 2023
Someone previously asked the dimension of the floor and was told 88"x53", but that doesn't add up to the 34.4 sq.ft listed in the specs above. Which is correct? If the latter, please provide correct dimensions in inches for the floor. Thanks very much!
June 17, 2023
What are the floor dimensions of this tent?
January 16, 2023