We Tried Out A Tent...

When we went to REI last weekend, we also checked out a couple of tents. If you ask them, they will put tents up for you... of course, I asked!  We wanted to compare the Marmot Tungsten 2P to the REI Half Dome 2+. We were trying to get a feel for the actual size with 2 people inside. How big a tent... or in this case, how small of a tent, could we get by with? The Marmot Tungsten is a brand new updated version, so no one had pitched it yet. Our REI assistant had a few issues. Kathleen is pretty sure that the rainfly was put on backwards! Anyway, when we got inside (see pic) it seemed narrow, especially when both of us were in there. We found out that the foot of the tent is narrower than the head. We were sitting in it backwards! What I did love was the headroom. Many of these small backpacking tents have little to no headroom. You need to be sitting in the center of the tent in order to be able to sit upright! This one allows you to sit on your side of the tent and still be upright without leaning to the center. Nice! That's what we were looking for. The store only had the orange in stock. We're thinking the nice subtle green shadow/moss color.  :o)  Now we just need another 30% Off Sale!

Here are the specs:

• 2 D-shape doors allow easy entry / exit with vestibule storage space around both doors; jingle-free nylon zipper pulls
• Volume-optimizing structure with sleeping-zone pre-bends and strategic clip placement creates ample interior volume for livable space and a roomy sleeping area
• Seam-taped, full-coverage fly with vents
• Seam-taped, catenary-cut floor
• Color-coded, easy-pitch clips, poles and fly
• Interior pockets for small gear organization; lampshade pocket securely holds your headlamp to provide ambient light
• Save weight and create a minimalist shelter by using just the rainfly, poles and included footprint.   (This fact alone will save us $30)

 Marmot Tungsten 2p Tent