Marmot

Tungsten Tent: 1-Person 3-Season

Amazing Free-standing Solo Tent

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I replaced my old 1-person tent with the Tungsten about 2 years ago and have used the Tungsten mainly in the winter months, but also a few times in the spring and autumn (I'm not a big summer camper). I've used it on both the east and west coasts and in dry and wet conditions. So far, I think the tent is perfectly fine ... sets up easily and is modern in color-coding the poles to clips, etc. The specs on the tent are perfectly reasonable for my purposes, but I have withheld a single star from the ratings as the fit of the rain-fly to the tent itself is a bit wonky, as is the placement of the tab for keeping the tent "door" rolled up and out of the way. The fly clips to attachment points on the tent itself, and the tent poles go through grommets in both the tent and the footprint. These clips, no matter how tight, are slightly off-spec enough that the fly was unable to be tightened up enough to prevent snow from accumulating in heavy patches on some parts of the tent. Of less concern, but a minor annoyance, is the way the door to the tent rolls up for stowage - the loop and tab are so far off point that there is always a drape of tent-door hanging out unless I fold the rolled door. Otherwise, the tent is spectacular for the price and the weight is negligible unless you're an ultralight fanatic (in which case there is a UL version). With just a little more attention to detail, this could very nearly be a contender for best overall freestanding 1-p tent out there.

Tough little tent in the wind.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had this tent on a quick trip in the Winds. Per the namesake, the nights were exceptionally windy - 30 knots at least, with some rain. This tent held solid with no leaking. I like that it has more head clearance than many single person tents. Please include more stakes! I’m happy with this purchase, as the seams are tough. We’ll see how it does over the long haul.

Tungsten 1 Person Tent is light and performed well

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The tent worked well for my 3 week motorcycle trip. It packs up fairly small and is light in weight. I got rained on a couple of times and had no leaks.

Can handle wind

I had this tent to replace prior tents and was not disappointed with the last one I had from 2021. That one, with the orange fly, went with me on many trips in different conditions. As long as you guy out the tent well, it will survive winds despite a taller profile. Extra cord & stakes are essential. Mine burned along with my gear in the recent fires and I am ready to replace it with the same tent in 2025.

1P Regrets

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

1p

Height:

5' 8"

Weight:

152

I bought this as my first backpacking tent, and although we've had some good (but heavy) times, it is not worth the money. I have used this tent multiple times in the wind and it has failed every time. I even added additional guy lines. The fly on the non-door side is too small to let wind appropriately come up under or over it. The poles don't maintain their X structure well and slide/flatten into one another in the wind. Basically, if it's windy, expect the side wall to literally lay on your body.

Tungsten 1P

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While a little on the heavy side, this is a great tent to start backpacking with. I've taken it out a few times now and it has worked out great. The tent is very roomy, I had space ar my head and feet to store gear amd the vestibule had plany of room for my pack. This is a solid tent.

Disappointed

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

1 person

Height:

5' 6"

Weight:

162

The material used for the floor and footprint feels quite cheap and slippery compared to similar priced tents, like Big Anges. I laid down inside in this tent in the backyard and closed the zipper door to get a feel for the amount of space inside: I started to feel claustrophobic. Not sure if this will happen in another one person tent or I need a bigger tent. If I kept the tent I don’t feel it would last a few years given the material used. Disappointed.

Great addition to my gear closet.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I needed a lighter weight, solo or summer as most of my dear is three season and winter. While there are lighter options out there, this 10 is perfect for me.

Great tent!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I bought this tent to trek Torres del Paine the O circuit. I experienced many different climates and there were nights that the wind was just unbearable. However, the tent held on strong, it was semi light weight and extremely easy for one person to put up even with the windy weather. It was affordable and I am so happy I chose this tent for my trek. Highly reccomend.