Marmot Titan Backpacking Tent - 3-Person, 3-Season

I purchased the Marmot Limelight this spring and it was stolden at a campsite!!!!! So I then purchased this one and was much happier with the full mesh interior. I was annoyed that the limelight's poles would often slip out of the grommets during setup; in this model, that doesn't seem to happen.

Easy to set up. Comfortable for two. As with many, most three man tents are really a two man tent. Marmot makes great tents.

I've only used this tent once but it was really pushed to the limit when a thunderstorm with 29mph wind gusts rolled in. After my friends spent an hour trying to keep their tent from collapsing, they gave up and we all three ended up in the Marmot Titan. The tent was incredibly sturdy and absorbed the wind gusts like a charm. It also kept us completely dry, although it should be noted that I built my own footprint for the tent since one is not available. I cannot attest to it's waterproofing without a footprint. The weather was perfect on our second night and we were able to remove the rain fly and enjoy the view. The completely mesh top is in my opinion the best feature of the tent. The view was breathtaking and felt like we weren't in a tent. As with most 3-person tents, unless the people are tiny I can't imagine 3 people finding a way to sleep comfortably in this tent. However, it was perfect for two large men (1:6'3" 210lbs, 2:6'3" 275lbs) and our gear. We were camping on sand and because the tent is freestanding we were able to easily remove sand by lifting it and shaking the sand out before disassembling the tent.

It's a gift for my son who was extremely happy and satisfied with the product.

Great tent, spacious and has a easy set up. It is also light weight. Last week I used it for the first time and it worked great. Had to hike 8 miles to the camp site on a fairly narly trail at Sinkyone SP at the Lost Coast. The tent was compact at fit right into my pack.

Room enough for two and gear. Good ventilation and protection from bugs.Full rain fly is best for us since rain in this part of the country rarely comes straight down.

I really wanted a factory footprint, and like many other people on the web, I could not find one. I ended up calling Marmot for info. This tent is a "special markets" tent made for STP and there may be a few others that received overstock. It is based on, and similar to, the Limelight tent which is regular production, but NOT full mesh like this Titan. Dimensions, fabrics, poles and hardware are the same but might be different colors. The Limelight footprint IS identical to the footprint that would be used for the Titan. The reason that no one can find a Titan/Limelight footprint is that they must be ordered through a dealer from Marmot for $40. If Marmot does not have them in stock, they do production runs seasonally. If they have them in stock, they will also sell directly if you call them. They are currently OUT of (2011) stock until next year/season (seasons are based on northern hemisphere). There are many requests for this footprint since tents like this have entered the market without a footprint and stock sells out fast. Marmot is aware of the footprint shortage and will ramp up production next year. The Limelight tent generally includes a footprint, but it is not marketed separately, and is only available separately as a part through dealers or the Marmot parts dept(and again, it DOES fit the Titan). So, if you want a footprint before next year, and are not lucky enough to find a factory one laying around somewhere, you will have to buy a Limelight tent, or use a different footprint, or make one. I really liked this tent because I found it to be symmetrical- poles are interchangeable both side-for-side and end-for-end and have no attached hardware. The fly can be put on either way. If you are into simplicity or pitching in the rain or darkness, you will appreciate the simplicity of setting up this tent. It seemed impossible to get anything backwards. I sneezed and it was up. ;-) Marmot confirmed that even though this is a special edition tent, the fabrics, the hardware, and warranty are all standard. By the way, Marmot is owned by K2 and my past experience with K2 warranty has been superb with other products. I knocked off a star not because of quality...but because of the lack of availability of a factory footprint. This tent would be a nice ultralight with only a footprint and fly in use.

I bought this purely for car camping trips so I could keep usage off of my expensive ultralight gear that I use for backpacking. If you don't mind a little extra weight, it would be good for backpacking too. The full mesh body is the best feature, I won't buy anything else. It's not as long as my Big Agnes tents for my 6'4" height but it's still good.

Used this on several backpacking trips in Arkansas, WI and Colorado. Super easy to set up and very light weight. Was very pleased with the tent.

Great value for the money. Easy to set up and take down. Performs well in wind and rain. The tent is basically all netting with entrance and exit on two sides. The fly is rainproof and allows gear storage outside the tent but protected from the elements. This tent worked flawlessly on a 7 day bike tour.