Tent - 3 season, maybe two person most likely just myself

Any thoughts? Here is what I'm leaning towards.

Marmot Limelight 2P Tent - Free Shipping at REI.com

I won't be backpacking most of the time. Think d2r2 or other events. Drive, camp, ride bike, drink beer, cook, drink beer, crash.

I think most tents will meet those requirements. I'd probably get a Tarptent Double Rainbow.

I looked at that tent but got the very similar Mountain Hardware sky ledge 2p tent. It's been my bike packing tent this winter. I like having two vestibules. All of the tents in this price point are really capable. My criteria was about how light light and how small it stuffed. Btw 2p means you, you and a lady friend, but not you and a pal. 2=1.5 in tents.

I'll check it out. Just seeing if anyone had a favorite or "do not get"

Thanks c

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Originally Posted by DarrenCT

I'll check it out. Just seeing if anyone had a favorite or "do not get"

Thanks c

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Think about how small it packs. I may just call you about doing an overnight MTB trip. Ya never know. That marmot is at the heavy and large range for a nice carrying tent. But for car camping it would be awesome.

That's good news. I'm more concerned about function and ease of setting up after drinking 12 beers over lightweight

If you are mostly driving with it, consider getting something much bigger and live the life of luxury, rather than stuffing yourself into a backpacking tent.

Before my kids arrived, I used to camp out to do astronomy. I have an older Mtn Hardware 2 person that kicks ass for hiking (well it did when I bought it). Climbing into it after a night of observing was not the highlight of the trip. Most of the people I camped with had much larger accommodations, collapsible cots/air beds, the works. If I were gonna camp in Deerfield, I'd bring something large and either a cot or air mattress and get myself as comfy as possible knowing that I didn't have to carry it out on my back.

Tents are like bikes. You need more than one.

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That's good news. I'm more concerned about function and ease of setting up after drinking 12 beers over lightweight

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Then maybe a bivy is for you, ha!

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

Then maybe a bivy is for you, ha!

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Very funny!

You make a good point but I don't wanna setup the Westchester Mall. I'll go to REI this week and get a better idea.

Thanks for your feedback. Maybe a 3 person would be perfect.

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Originally Posted by Bobonli

If you are mostly driving with it, consider getting something much bigger and live the life of luxury, rather than stuffing yourself into a backpacking tent.

Before my kids arrived, I used to camp out to do astronomy. I have an older Mtn Hardware 2 person that kicks ass for hiking (well it did when I bought it). Climbing into it after a night of observing was not the highlight of the trip. Most of the people I camped with had much larger accommodations, collapsible cots/air beds, the works. If I were gonna camp in Deerfield, I'd bring something large and either a cot or air mattress and get myself as comfy as possible knowing that I didn't have to carry it out on my back.

Tents are like bikes. You need more than one.

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I have a Marmot tent that is going on 13 yrs - averaged over 20 nights a year for the first 6 yrs, then kids came along and I now use it for the occasional bike/ car camping trip (D2R2, Kingdom trails). The Marmont is heavy but well built. I always set up my tent( before beer #2 is opened), inflate the pad and lay out the bag. You want to make sure you have dry place to crash/pass out when it gets dark.

Marmot Swallow 2P | Tents | Backpacker Magazine.

The model I have is this one, heavy bugger for the multi- day backpacking trips but spacious and vents well when you get socked in by the weather. I have even stretched the limits of this 3 season tent with a few winter trips in the White Mountains

i've had a bunch
lived in more than a few
buy the appropriate rei-branded one if your needs are anything short of a true 4 season mountain tent atmo

If you want a really well designed and built tent ($$) check out Hilleberg. We have the KeronGT which is huge, bulletproof and easy to set up. No kids though.

Don't get a four season. Make sure it has a rain fly and plenty of mesh if you'll be using it a lot in the summer.
If you're not gonna schlep it on your back, then a 3 person jobbie won't hurt, and will be appreciated.

I have a Walrus that's at least 10 years old and still going strong, but really anything that ticks the boxes above will do.

That. Marmot looks good. The crossed poles are generally an easier setup than the ones where you have a couple concentric hoops and multiple guy lines.

3 Season, 2 person minimum. I have a mountain hardware 4 season, a marmot 3 season and a Walrus 4 season 4 person. Car camping I just camp in the back of my truck...

But never go smaller than 2 person, it sucks, uncomfortable and cramped.

-Joe

Black Diamond Firstlight. Or for a bigger door, the Lighthouse. Single wall, light weight, very easy 2-pole setup. Based on the venerable Bibler I-tent. Fabric is an Epic derivative, not designed for a non-stop deluge, and you need to manage ventilation to prevent condensation. But the ease of setup and light weight make it a good choice shelter from cold, drizzle, bugs and modest winds.

Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: 2-Person 4-Season | Backcountry.com

Nowadays I find myself looking at stuff like this more and more:
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Might as well go in class:

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