Limestone Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
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Why We Like The Marmot Limestone Tent
The Marmot Limestone 6P Tent isn't really something to haul on our back for a big backpacking trip, but for campgrounds and backyard excursions, it's the perfect shelter for the whole family. The Limestone is easy to set up with color-coded Easy Pitch clips and poles, while the Zone construction uses pre-bent poles for near vertical walls that create a downright palatial feel compared to other tents. Spacious vestibules provide plenty of room to store soggy boots and other gear, so the kids aren't tracking mud into the tent. Vents in the fly keep the air in the tent from getting too stuffy and stale when we're waiting out a storm, and the reflective guy-out points keep us from tripping and bringing down the whole shebang when we make a mad nighttime dash to the bathroom.
Details
- Family-friendly home away from home for weekend camping
- Six-person capacity for group or family camping
- Polyester taffeta is durable and abrasion resistant
- Removable rain fly is seam-sealed and vented for airflow
- 76-inch peak height for added headroom and air circulation
- Interior pockets for small gear organization
- Pair headlamp with lampshade pocket for ambient lighting
- Item #MARZ9T6
- Material
- [canopy] 100% polyester taffeta, [fly] polyester taffeta, [floor] 100% polyester
- Capacity
- 6 person
- Season
- 3
- Wall Type
- pre-bend construction
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- 4 DAC aluminum
- Pole Attachment
- easy pitch clips
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- 18.3ft²
- Ventilation
- fly vents
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Gear Loft
- interior pockets
- Interior Height
- 76in
- Floor Dimensions
- 120 x 100in
- Floor Space
- 82.9ft²
- Packed Size
- 24.4 x 10.4in
- Footprint Included
- no
- Fast-pitch Option
- yes
- Trail Weight
- 16lb 80z
- Packed Weight
- 17lb 3oz
- Activity
- weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4 based on 15 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 12, 2025
Spacious but dry weather only?
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had the tent for 2 years. 2 times now ive ised this in moderate rain and water has seeped in. Warranty request sent in but havent heard back yet... Upon inspection the taped seams have failed. Nice and spacious but the zips get stuck often. Could use more venting for hot weather.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
July 30, 2025
Limestone 6P - Ideal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this tent a few months back and I have already used it 4 times. It has all the space that my small family of 3 needs. I have fully committed myself to spending as much time outdoors as humanely possible and this beautifully crafted shelter is just what the doctor ordered. I’m 6’2” and I can easily stand fully up inside. The ventilation is perfect but as always a fan is absolutely necessary to circulate the air. The Set-Up and Take Down could not be more simple. Each process takes no more than 10 minutes. We love the dual entrances and the zippers are smooth as butter. If I had one suggestion it would be to add a covered Porch vestibule to the main entrance. I try to prop up the rain flap with my hiking poles they do not always stay put. Other than that this tent is absolutely wonderful. When is the 10P due to hit the market? I would scoop that up in no time if it ever did.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 6, 2025
Solid
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Such an easy set up! Very sturdy and great product.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 26, 2025
Great quality easy set up
Used my six person tent for the first time this weekend. Overall loved it. I have camped. all my life and I have no complaints with this tent. I was nicely surprised how easily the poles went in and the tent popped right up. I tried to cut corners and hook the poles before I pushed it up, which did not work. It is best to follow the directions. Lol. The footprint is a great plus. Better and easier than most other footprints in my opinion. Easy setup with one. Real easy setup with two. Nice bag. Quality poles with bells and whistles. I expect this tent to last a long time. Woo hoo!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 24, 2025
Avoid this tent if you want to stay dry!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Total failure to repel water during a moderate rain shower. We returned to camp after a day of kayaking and found water to be coming through the rainfly in numerous places, enough to completely saturate our sleeping bags (which were elevated on cots) and pool in the corners. Have been camping for 30 years and owned tents from a variety of manufacturers and never seen one fail this spectacularly. Less than 2 years old, used a handful of times, and always stored properly between uses. Customer service unresponsive.
March 10, 2025
Great Tent, Again
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great tent to replace my 4-5 year-old almost perfect Halo 6p. I’d thought it was indestructible, but it didn’t stand up to a flying chair from a neighboring site during a thunderstorm. Although the Limestone has slightly less floor area, it feels larger since the walls are more vertical than the Halo’s. I’m 6’3” and can walk around upright in more than half the tent. Both vestibules are smaller than the Halo’s, but I’d never really needed/used the enormous front vestibule of the Halo. The Limestone’s vestibule held my chair with no problem and will hold my bike with no problem on the next trip. Just did a 3-day trip in rain and 35+mph gusts and the Limestone appeared to be every bit as sturdy as the Halo. Added benefits: it’s lighter, packs smaller, and is slightly easier to set up since it’s got one fewer pole and the rain fly is smaller and easier to handle. Although I do appreciate the increased privacy from the non-mesh white front door, I almost wish it had see-through mesh and a zippered privacy screen like the Halo. We’ll see how that affects summer ventilation. For this winter trip, ventilation was great - no condensation at all on those 35 degree nights. Bottom line is that Marmot knocked it out of the park again.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
September 29, 2024
Keeps us dry and comfortable!
We've had our Limestone 6p for about 8 camping seasons in the PNW. I got it after constantly getting wet in our other tents and so that my tall husband could stand up comfortably and move around. It felt like $$$ at the time but it has been amazing which is why I'm here to write this review. I love the extra dry front and back porch areas for shoes and things we want to protect. Nice large doors for coming and going, lots of pockets inside and a hook to hang a light. So quick and easy to put up. We're always careful to store dry and clean. For the first time this year, it had one tiny drip coming through the rainfly where the seam tape was peeling up. (I've submitted my first warranty claim so we'll see how that process works.) Admittedly, most of our camping is in forested areas but I can see how the lightweight poles might not hold up as well in a place with high winds. 100% would buy this tent again.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
September 2, 2024
Quick setup
I purchased our tent Christmas 2015 and started camping with it in 2016. We have camped in her 20-48 days per year from as early as April to the beginning of November. Most of our tent’s time was spent in the Canadian Rockies in a variety of weather. She has experienced Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and North and South Dakota. She has kept us dry, cool, warm and cozy all these years. Both tent zippers to the front and back have been replaced. The fly has numerous patches. This year 2 sections of both poles were bent during a strong wind while trying to set her up in Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan. Unfortunately they cannot be straightened. The fly is very thin from exposure to various types of weather. I chose the Limestone tent as it’s tall enough to stand up in, otherwise my husband wouldn’t have agreed to camp in a tent. It’s also very easy to assemble, take down and store in provided bag. The main tent is still in great shape. My husband is 81 and his memory is starting to fail. He wants to continue to camp as long as he is able, therefore, having the same tent would be beneficial as with a little reminding, he can still assist in tent assembly and take down. She will last a couple of more trips this year then I’ll be searching for a replacement.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
August 5, 2024
Not that great
We've had problems with bent and broken poles and the carry bag ripping within the first year of use. The quality isn't what you'd expect.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 25, 2024
Durable Tent - Great Warranty
After doing significant research on multi person tents, I decided on a Marmot Limestone 6 person tent. That was back in 2012. We have been camping in the tent every season except two. We have taken exceptional care of this tent (never putting it away damp, keeping it away from campfires, and storing it in a suitable tent tote) and in turn, this tent has kept up warm, dry and given us many memories of mother/daughter camping. One summer we were camping in WI and were hunkered down during a severe thunderstorm. As loud as it was with the rain AND hail pounding on the rain fly, we were safe and dry in our Marmot Limestone tent. We actually had a small stream running under the tent, but not a drop inside! The gear pockets are great and it sleeps three people quite comfortably on twin air beds and our gear. The entryway are a bonus for keeping your gear dry from the night dew and there is plenty of head room for standing up and changing clothes. We did have warranty work done this year and service was fast helpful! We absolutely love our Marmot!
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
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July 27, 2025
What is the diameter of the (smaller) poles that primarily run along the side of the tent?
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
July 22, 2025
What are the floor dimensions? Not the square area, but width x length.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 17, 2025
Can you put a divider in the center of the tent to have 2 different enclosed “rooms?”
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 13, 2025
Is the back door mesh or solid? And how much of the back wall is mesh?Thank you
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 7, 2024
After someone used my marmot limestone 6, I discovered the 2 main (shock corded) tent poles were missing. I need to know their size (mm/“) please. Can you HELP ? Thank you.
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 19, 2023
I have the older model Limestone 6p and love it, but last summer we experienced some strong winds and it bent the main tent poles on one side. Is it possible to get replacement poles or are the poles for the new style different than the previous design?
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
June 11, 2023
I've had this tent for about 6 years and the seam tape is delaminating on the fly. How do I repair this? Do I remove the old tape? Then, what type of new tape or sealant do I use? Specifics based on this tent fabric are what I'm looking for. Thanks! Tara
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 12, 2023
What are the differences between this modal and the previous limestone 6p?
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 11, 2023
can you explain the differences between the Limestone and the Halo?
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
May 11, 2023
Do you use flame retardants or any other chemicals on this tent?
Originally reviewed on marmot.com
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