Why We Like The Marmot Limestone Tent
The Marmot Limestone 6P Tent isn't really something to haul on our back for a big backpacking trip, but for campgrounds and backyard excursions, it's the perfect shelter for the whole family. The Limestone is easy to set up with color-coded Easy Pitch clips and poles, while the Zone construction uses pre-bent poles for near vertical walls that create a downright palatial feel compared to other tents. Spacious vestibules provide plenty of room to store soggy boots and other gear, so the kids aren't tracking mud into the tent. Vents in the fly keep the air in the tent from getting too stuffy and stale when we're waiting out a storm, and the reflective guy-out points keep us from tripping and bringing down the whole shebang when we make a mad nighttime dash to the bathroom.
Details
- Family-friendly home away from home for weekend camping
- Six-person capacity for group or family camping
- Polyester taffeta is durable and abrasion resistant
- Removable rain fly is seam-sealed and vented for airflow
- 76-inch peak height for added headroom and air circulation
- Interior pockets for small gear organization
- Pair headlamp with lampshade pocket for ambient lighting
- Item #MARZ9T6
- Material
- [canopy] 100% polyester taffeta, [fly] polyester taffeta, [floor] 100% polyester
- Capacity
- 6 person
- Season
- 3
- Wall Type
- pre-bend construction
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- 4 DAC aluminum
- Pole Attachment
- easy pitch clips
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- 18.3ft²
- Ventilation
- fly vents
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Gear Loft
- interior pockets
- Interior Height
- 76in
- Floor Dimensions
- 120 x 100in
- Floor Space
- 82.9ft²
- Packed Size
- 24.4 x 10.4in
- Footprint Included
- no
- Fast-pitch Option
- yes
- Trail Weight
- 16lb 80z
- Packed Weight
- 17lb 3oz
- Activity
- weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4 based on 8 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 2, 2024
Quick setup
I purchased our tent Christmas 2015 and started camping with it in 2016. We have camped in her 20-48 days per year from as early as April to the beginning of November. Most of our tent’s time was spent in the Canadian Rockies in a variety of weather. She has experienced Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and North and South Dakota. She has kept us dry, cool, warm and cozy all these years. Both tent zippers to the front and back have been replaced. The fly has numerous patches. This year 2 sections of both poles were bent during a strong wind while trying to set her up in Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan. Unfortunately they cannot be straightened. The fly is very thin from exposure to various types of weather. I chose the Limestone tent as it’s tall enough to stand up in, otherwise my husband wouldn’t have agreed to camp in a tent. It’s also very easy to assemble, take down and store in provided bag. The main tent is still in great shape. My husband is 81 and his memory is starting to fail. He wants to continue to camp as long as he is able, therefore, having the same tent would be beneficial as with a little reminding, he can still assist in tent assembly and take down. She will last a couple of more trips this year then I’ll be searching for a replacement.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
August 5, 2024
Not that great
We've had problems with bent and broken poles and the carry bag ripping within the first year of use. The quality isn't what you'd expect.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 25, 2024
Durable Tent - Great Warranty
After doing significant research on multi person tents, I decided on a Marmot Limestone 6 person tent. That was back in 2012. We have been camping in the tent every season except two. We have taken exceptional care of this tent (never putting it away damp, keeping it away from campfires, and storing it in a suitable tent tote) and in turn, this tent has kept up warm, dry and given us many memories of mother/daughter camping. One summer we were camping in WI and were hunkered down during a severe thunderstorm. As loud as it was with the rain AND hail pounding on the rain fly, we were safe and dry in our Marmot Limestone tent. We actually had a small stream running under the tent, but not a drop inside! The gear pockets are great and it sleeps three people quite comfortably on twin air beds and our gear. The entryway are a bonus for keeping your gear dry from the night dew and there is plenty of head room for standing up and changing clothes. We did have warranty work done this year and service was fast helpful! We absolutely love our Marmot!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 10, 2024
Nice tent bad poles very bright inside
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The tent is extra roomy and looks robust. However after all night strong side winds poles bended likes the trees facing north but without having broken . The tent is used only during summer season since it's very well ventilated. It hasn't face rain yet.The biggest disadvantage is sure the sunlight that comes unhindered inside at kiwi coloured tent. Unfortunately it was the only colour available in Greece.Just before the purchase rapidly passed my mind both the brightness of the mesh and flysheet but having no other option I bought it. Unfortunately neither the white mesh makes it to improve the privacy in addition you must be prepared to wake up early especially when summer. I am 174 cm and find difficulty to install the flysheet without a small help from my wife. All the previous settings can be done very very fast and incredibly easy
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
February 3, 2024
Marmot Limestone 6p
I bought my limestone about a year ago and have been out in it about 7 times now primitive camping and I love it. It is an easy set up and on two of my trips I had some severe storms come in, the one alone had about 40mph winds with it and the tent shook some but it weathered the storm( no pun intended). Very easy to do a one person set up with and I really enjoy the space and head room.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
August 18, 2023
Nice tent but bad poles
On my third gentle use I had three poles break. Unfortunately, They did not have replacement poles and has been a challenge to find replacement poles. On the plus side they did send me a check for the replacement value.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 20, 2023
Great tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tent is very spacious, perfect for a couple and dog. It fits a double air mattress with lots of room to spare. It has lots of mesh and good air flow, great for summer camping. I would recommend if you are looking for a quality constructed tent that is easily to put up.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 17, 2023
Good tent!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very spacious, great high ‘roof’, let a little water in during a consistent rain on its first use, rainfly is not easy to get in/out of.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
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June 7, 2024
After someone used my marmot limestone 6, I discovered the 2 main (shock corded) tent poles were missing. I need to know their size (mm/“) please. Can you HELP ? Thank you.
June 19, 2023
I have the older model Limestone 6p and love it, but last summer we experienced some strong winds and it bent the main tent poles on one side. Is it possible to get replacement poles or are the poles for the new style different than the previous design?
June 11, 2023
I've had this tent for about 6 years and the seam tape is delaminating on the fly. How do I repair this? Do I remove the old tape? Then, what type of new tape or sealant do I use? Specifics based on this tent fabric are what I'm looking for. Thanks! Tara
May 12, 2023
What are the differences between this modal and the previous limestone 6p?
May 11, 2023
can you explain the differences between the Limestone and the Halo?
May 11, 2023
Do you use flame retardants or any other chemicals on this tent?
May 3, 2023
What footprint would we use for this new model? And what are the differences between it and the old?
April 9, 2023
Am I interpreting the pictures correctly that unlike previous version of the Limestone 6, that in this version, all 4 sides of the tent are solid fabric (not see-through netting), other than perhaps the top canopy above the doors?
April 8, 2023
What is "No-See-Um mesh" (referred to in previous question)?
March 23, 2023