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Marmot · Updated June 2026

Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent: price & specs

Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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BronzeDeskmark36/100#12 of 18 in class

The Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is listed at $279 on rei.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 17 camping tents (median $399.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 36/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 18 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest camping tents: Coleman Sundome 4-Person Camping Tent — $117.99

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Price history

$279
2022-06-08↑12% on record2026-06-27

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 8 archived snapshots

Is the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent a good buy?

At $279, the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is #5 cheapest of the 17 camping tents we track, where the median is $399.95. On the spec sheet, its capacity persons of 2 is the lowest of the 18, its doors of 2 is the highest of the 18, and its packaged weight of 6.19 lb is below the median of the 14.

Evidence of Record

Our data

No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent

Only one whitelisted tester, CleverHiker, published a hands-on field review of this exact model (the standard Tungsten 2, not the ultralight UL2). It rates the tent 4.3/5 as a roomy, durable, easy-pitching budget and car-camping shelter, praising storage, fast color-coded setup, and wind stability, but flags it as too heavy and bulky for real backpacking. All three cited quotes were verified verbatim against the fetched article.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-01-31

Tested by CleverHiker

Consistently praised

  • Roomy, comfortable interior with abundant storage (double-tier pockets, hanging loops, lamp-shade pocket)
  • Fast, foolproof color-coded setup in under five minutes
  • Durable materials; stays stable in wind when fully staked out with guy lines

Commonly flagged

  • Too heavy and bulky for backpacking; best used as a car-camping/frontcountry tent
  • Tapered floor plan can feel restrictive and the long 21-inch folded poles pack awkwardly

Where reviewers disagree Single-source verdict only, so no cross-source comparison is possible. CleverHiker's take is unambiguously positive (4.3/5). No second whitelisted source survived: OutdoorGearLab reviews the lighter UL2 variant rather than this exact model, so it was not counted.

The sources (1)

CleverHiker lab-tested ·

The Marmot Tungsten 2 is an exceptionally roomy tent made from durable materials and has many useful features for enhancing any car camping adventure.
The Tungsten 2 is as stable as a rock when fully staked out and with guy lines deployed.
The Marmot Tungsten 2 mostly falls into the car camping subcategory of our budget tents lineup because of its hefty 6.2 pound weight and relatively longer, bulkier size.

Specifications

Price (US)$279 MSRP per marmot.com / REI
BrandMarmot
Released—
Capacity persons2
Typebackpacking
Packaged weight (lb)6.19
Floor area (sq ft)30.1
Peak height (in)42
Doors2
Seasons3-season
Rainfly includedYes

Source: rei.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by cleverhiker.com. Floor 30.1 sqft confirmed via REI as the standard Tungsten 2P value (the UL variant is 30.6 sqft; draft correctly used the standard 30.1). Peak 42 in (3.5 ft), 2 large dual doors, packaged 6 lb 3 oz (6.19 lb) confirmed via CleverHiker. MSRP $279 per REI and CleverHiker (Adventure Alan's $249 is an older/sale figure). marmot.com page 403; REI used as primary source. Verified June 2026.

Is the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent worth it vs cheaper camping tents?

Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent against its closest cheaper and pricier camping tents on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked

ProductPriceCapacity personsTypePackaged weight (lb)Floor area (sq ft)Peak height (in)
Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent this$2792backpacking6.1930.142
Eureka Copper Canyon LX 6-Person Tent$1986car_camping21.9410084
Kelty Wireless 6 Tent$279.956car_camping1986.574

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent?

Only one whitelisted tester, CleverHiker, published a hands-on field review of this exact model (the standard Tungsten 2, not the ultralight UL2). It rates the tent 4.3/5 as a roomy, durable, easy-pitching budget and car-camping shelter, praising storage, fast color-coded setup, and wind stability, but flags it as too heavy and bulky for real backpacking. All three cited quotes were verified verbatim against the fetched article. Praised: Roomy, comfortable interior with abundant storage (double-tier pockets, hanging loops, lamp-shade pocket); Fast, foolproof color-coded setup in under five minutes; Durable materials; stays stable in wind when fully staked out with guy lines. Flagged: Too heavy and bulky for backpacking; best used as a car-camping/frontcountry tent; Tapered floor plan can feel restrictive and the long 21-inch folded poles pack awkwardly. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent cost?

The Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent has a US price of $279 (MSRP per marmot.com / REI), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent compare on price?

At $279, the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is #5 cheapest of the 17 camping tents we track, where the median is $399.95.

Has the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent's price dropped?

No — since 2022-06-08 the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent has risen 12%, from $249 to $279; the lowest we have recorded is $174.29 (2023-09-02).

What is the lowest price the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is $174.29 on 2023-09-02.

Is now a good time to buy the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent?

The Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent is currently $279; the lowest we have recorded is $174.29 (2023-09-02). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent's key specs?

Marmot Tungsten 2P Tent (Marmot): capacity persons 2, type backpacking, packaged weight lb 6.19, floor area sqft 30.1, peak height in 42. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $279 at rei.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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