Tungsten Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
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Why We Like The Tungsten Tent
When we plan on spending days pedaling rolling roads, we pack along Marmot's Tungsten Tent. The shorter folded pole length slips easily inside our panniers, while the strategic clip placement gives us extra headroom for when rainy days have us reading rather than riding.
Details
- Rugged tent for solo bikepacking, kayaking, and backpacking trips
- Solution-dyed fabric reduces water waste in manufacturing
- No-see-um mesh canopy allows airflow without letting bugs in
- Color-coded clips and poles for quick and easy setup
- Seam-sealed, coated fly for wet-weather protection
- Large vestibule stows your pack, boots, and other gear
- Included footprint increases longevity
- Item #MARZ9NQ
- Material
- [fly] 68D polyester taffeta, PU coating (1200mm), [canopy] 68D polyester taffeta, 40D polyester no-see-um mesh, [floor] 68D polyester taffeta, PU coating (2000mm)
- Capacity
- 1-person
- Season
- 3-season
- Wall Type
- double-wall
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- Velocity HD (8.5mm)
- Pole Attachment
- clips
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Number of Vestibules
- 1
- Vestibule Space
- 8.72ft²
- Ventilation
- mesh canopy
- Seams
- [fly, floor] fully sealed
- Interior Height
- 38.2in
- Floor Dimensions
- 84.3 x 37.8 / 29.1in
- Floor Space
- 19.4ft²
- Packed Size
- 20 x 6.5in
- Footprint Included
- footprint included
- Fast-pitch Option
- footprint included
- Trail Weight
- 3lb 8.8oz
- Packed Weight
- 4lb 0.5oz
- Activity
- backpacking, weekend camping, bikepacking, pack and paddle
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 17 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 3, 2024
Overly heavy
Tent seems well made but is definitely too heavy for what it is - probably because it's made from polyester instead of nylon. It is also very flimsy so probably will be a terror in wind especially if you can't manage to reach under the fly to attach the Velcro straps to the poles.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
March 1, 2024
Great tent!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I bought this tent to trek Torres del Paine the O circuit. I experienced many different climates and there were nights that the wind was just unbearable. However, the tent held on strong, it was semi light weight and extremely easy for one person to put up even with the windy weather. It was affordable and I am so happy I chose this tent for my trek. Highly reccomend.
November 27, 2023
Im very pleased with this tent
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
The most extreme occasion that ive used this tent so far was when i camped by a lake where temp got down to 16F at night. I left the vent at the roof open and also left the top zipper in the rain fly (the zipper next to the door zipper) half open. In the morning the outer side of the tent was entirely covered with frost but i didn't have any frost or ice on the inner mesh. I accidentally had left my backpack in the vestibule in a way that only half of it was actually in the vestibule and that half was covered with frost but the other half did not have any frost on it. The only thing that i do not like about this tent is that foot print does not stay attached to the poles or the tent once the tent is fully set up. The reason is that the size of the foot print is slightly bigger than the size of the tent. If u wanna move ur tent once uve set it up (before uve staked it) the foot print flys off.
November 21, 2023
Fairly Ordinary Tent But A Good Value
I own quite few tents from many brands, including Marmot, but have been looking for a small, freestanding 1 person tent/bivy shelter for use in the shoulder season in tight spots near treeline. There are many options out there but they are usually ultralight manufacturers and are very expensive and made with thin, delicate fabrics. The Tungsten 1P is a pretty solid overall model and I was pleased to fit in it with some space. (I am 6 ft 3 in tall). It is the usual solid contructionI expect from Marmot but had several disappointing features about it. First and foremost is the weight. It is advertised at 3 lbs 9 oz but my official measurements had it comfortably over 4 lbs with everything it came with. Even ditching the footprint that is really heavy for a 1 person freestanding tent. I have many 2 person tents in this weight range. Second issue was the amount of mesh. I specifically chose this model over the ultralight version because I'm using for shoulder season and wanted less mesh. The pictures so a nice high fabric front on the door/vestibule side, perfect for what I wanted, but the back wall opposite the door is all mesh down to the bathtub floor. Considering how heavy it already is I'm sure that is why this was chosen but it was not what I was expecting. The third issue I found was that the fabrics of the body and fly are quite baggy and sag unless you have a really taut pitch, which can be an issue depending on the type of ground you pitch it on. I think this will be particularly problematic on the all mesh back wall. The fly rests right on it and I suspect will let moisture through. This could have been alleviated or prevented with a short cross pole at the top, which adds some tension and better headroom. This is becoming a common feature on most new 1 person tents but is lacking in Marmot models. So all in all a well made tent and a good value but some of the design choices are disappointing and the weight could be an issue for many people. If weight is an issue and you'll be using the tent in warmer weather the ultralight version seems to be worth the extra money.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
July 27, 2023
Great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I never had a problem with my new tent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 22, 2023
Light and not a drop of water inside during rain
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, so good. On my first trip out with the Tungsten 1 person tent, it rained pretty heavily in the middle of the night and not a drop of water inside. It is a super small tent, but that's to be expected for such a light backpacking option.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 17, 2023
Good fit for 6', heavier than expected
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to go to Iceland camping with some expected winds. My Nemo Hornet lightweight may not be strong enough. I am happy with it's expected durability; but feel a little in the heavy side for this extra durability. The rain fly doesn't stay away from the tent even with the ties staked into the ground assisting. I do like the pocket at my head and smaller pocket in the roof. The included ground tarp is very nice that fits the right size for the tent.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 17, 2023
Awesome Tent Purchase
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently completed the 20 mile Manistee River Loop Trail and spent two nights in this tent. I have absolutely no regrets about this purchase as the tent performed flawlessly. It is incredibly easy to set up/take down within minutes, had plenty of room for me inside and for my backpack in the vestibule, and there was adequate ventilation with no condensation despite the nights being cool. Best of all, the footprint is included so there is no additional expense for this important component to help protect the floor. All in all, I am extremely pleased with my Marmot 1p Tungsten Tent!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
April 9, 2023
Great Value
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 160
Great tent, tried it out several times in different conditions, held up great in light snow and rain, struggled a bit when wind is over 40 mph, started to bend and flex but didn’t break. One of the best tents for the price on here. The vestibule is the perfect size for a 65 liter backpack and shoes. The quality of the poles is great for a completely free-standing tent. I do wish you could set it up rainfly first but you can’t ask for it all when it comes to this kind of value.
March 23, 2023
Reliable Tent At A Fair Price
This tent is not the lightest tent you could possibly buy, and being polyester ripstop requires DWR treatments to maintain its waterproofing, but it is still a great tent. I have pitched this tent in all kind of places, from car camping, to the highest points int he rockies. I used this tent during a two day thunderstorm near a summit and never had an issue with wind or rain. Being freestanding it easy to pitch on a varying types of terrain. The tent can be further secured using either pegs, or rocks to hold down the guy lines. The guy lines are also reflective at night. Inside there is a fair amount of space and the tent does not sag onto your face or feet if pitched correctly. There is a small pocket in the top corner that fits my headlamp perfectly at night and provides good light across the tent. There is also a hook in the top middle of the tent, and a traditional pocket by the entrance. The vestibule is a good size if you like to put your water, boots, or other gear outside your tent at night. The bathtub in this tent is also great, it wraps up far enough that there isn't concern about water getting over and in, although I would still suggest a mat that keeps you off and away from the ground. Like most standard tents this also includes a patch kit. Zipper draw strings are easy to use in good and bad weather. The small details in this tent are appreciated. There is a lot of value in this tent for the price.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
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January 2, 2024
Is the fly vented at the top of the tent; thank you
June 26, 2023
Does this tent uses YKK zippers?
March 4, 2023
How many inches of clearance between the fly and the inner wall? My sleeping bag is a little too wide for the tent -hope it will stay dry if touching the inner wall.
January 20, 2023
Hi - do have a breakdown of the weight for each of the components i.e. weight of the poles, fly, footprint, stakes, stuff sack, etc. Thanks!
November 22, 2022
How many seasons is this tent?
September 27, 2022
Does the Tungsten 1P tent have additional guy line attachments to steady the tent in high wind conditions?
August 16, 2022
Is the Tungsten chemical free? Thank you
June 29, 2022
I see only one hook near the top. Do you have to feed the tent poles through a bunch of loops? It looks to me like only the top has a pole hook and the other is fabric loops?
June 7, 2022
Dose the tent include stakes?
June 5, 2022