Marmot Tungsten 3 Person Ultralight Hatchback Dome Tent Review

The Tungsten 3 Ultralight Hatchback has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 10, which is a tiny bit less than the average height of the 139 various 3 person tents we have studied. With 42 square feet of space inside, it is a lot smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you and, up to two other campers during the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents similar to this one can generally make a really nice choice for campers who love spending plenty of time outside of the tent enjoying the fresh air.

Some of the great things about dome tents are, that they are for, the most part not too heavy, making them easy to carry. In near all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very simple to set up. In good weather, you can do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are the most commonly seen of all the other sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing rain to easily slide off the slanted walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the rain to pool on the top. The simplest dome tent will have a square floor, slanted walls two or more poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Due to their construction, it is usually considered that they are best suited for up to a maximum of 6 people.

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• 9 add_circle_outline PROS

• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Tungsten Ultralight Hatchback can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Offers you somewhere to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
3. Internal storage. It is nice to see Marmot has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your gear.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is 30D 100% Nylon F/R, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to rips and punctures. Also, the material has a 2000 mm waterproofing rating, which is pretty good for most circumstances.
6. Includes FootPrint. It is quite rare to see a footprint included with a tent. It is suggested to always use a footprint, so not having to buy one is a plus.
7. Breathable. The Tungsten's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
8. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the whole body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1200mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy downpours.
9. Other sizes are available. Marmot has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
10. Low price. It is a great purchase for a 3 person dome tent providing this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $569

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 42 square feet, the Tungsten 3 is smaller than quite a lot of the 139 other 3 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 8% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some people.
3. A tad heavy for backpacking. Even though the Tungsten 3, looks like a small tent, it is not ideal for backpacking as it weighs 6 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many attributes to be positive about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Marmot's Tungsten 3 Ultralight Hatchback tent is suitable for backpacking. There are a few other points not noted above which, were found and liked, while researching the model: tungsten-ul-hatchback-3.jpg, Tuck a headlamp into the lamp shade pocket for ambient light at night. and Strategic Clip Placement Provides Larger Interior Volume.

With good ratings, and a center height of 3' and 42 square feet of space to play with, this tent is like your very own little flat. It allows you to spend some real quality time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can study above.

If you found this page looking for suggestions about this actual tent, our view is, it will make for an excellent acquisition. In case you just happened to land on this website while looking for a new tent having not heard of this brand or this tent before, it is possibly a good thing to check out some other similar tents.

Value for money: In terms of value for your money, this tent is cheaper than the normal cost of all the one hundred and ninety-three, three-person tents we have studied, this by itself does not make it good value for money. One should also take a look at other things in detail, as we do for each tent.

When we measure the overall score of a tent, we scrutinize a lot of stuff, looking for things where the tent could beat out other near-identical tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with an overall rating of 4.4 and the price data above, one can see that with a ticket price of $569 Marmot's Tungsten 3 Ultralight Hatchback is a decent bargain and cheap when compared with similar tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and capacity the tent provides were not skimped on to obtain a price tag significantly below the usual price for comparable tents. It is also worth thinking about the fact that it is discounted by 0% from the manufactures MSRP. It should make an awesome choice for nearly all campers looking for a comfy three-season dome tent to camp in, that should serve you well for years to come.