Capacity
Sleeps 1
End Use
Camping
Trail Weight
3 - 4 lbs.
| Sleeping Capacity: | 1 |
| End Use: | Backpacking & Hiking |
| Season: | 3 |
| Minimum Trail Weight: | 3 lb. 8 oz. |
| Packed Weight | 3 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Floor Dimensions: | 84 x 36/29 in.(L x W head/foot) |
| Peak Height: | 38 in. |
| # of Doors: | 1 |
| Design Type: | Freestanding |
| Packed Size: | 20 x 6 in. |
| Floor Area: | 20 ft² |
| Vestibule Area: | 8.75 ft² |
| Footprint Included: | Yes |
| Number of Poles: | 2 |
| Pole Material: | Velocity HD 9.0mm / Velocity 8.5mm |
| Canopy Fabric: | 40-denier polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric: | 68-denier polyester taffeta |
| Rainfly Fabric: | 68-denier polyester taffeta |
REVIEWS
28 Reviews
Adrenaline Junkie
This is a great tent for the solo traveler that finds a sweet spot between being lightweight but also durable. The shorter tent poles allow it to be more compact which is a bonus when traveling light. I also like that it doesn't feel small and make me claustrophobic when I'm inside it. The door zips almost 360 degrees which allows for easy entry/exit. The fly provides good protection and ample room and storage area by the door. I also like it has a vent on the top to allow good airflow on hot days. The included footprint is a nice bonus that some other tents make you buy separately. The only area that was a slight letdown was it didn't include a tent gear loft. Thankfully my wife is a skilled seamstress and will be making one out of mosquito netting so that issue will be resolved. Overall, I'm very impressed with this tent finding a balance with being small and lightweight while still having quality to the materials. I've had really good luck with Marmot tents over the years and I'm certain this will be a similar experience.
TBone808
I’ve been bringing the Tungsten 1-person tent along for quick camping missions here in Hawaiʻi. It’s light enough for hikes in the Koʻolaus, but tough enough to handle surprise rain and gusty trade winds. The footprint fits well on smaller campsites we find near the ridges, and the vestibule has been perfect for stashing gear away from the damp ground. It’s been solid for both mauka hikes and makai beach camping — definitely a good tent for island conditions.
T Rowe
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.
Dwells
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.
Gino
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.
jane25
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.
GordonB
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.
Rake
Tent seems well made but is definitely too heavy for what it is - probably because it's made from polyester instead of nylon. It is also very flimsy so probably will be a terror in wind especially if you can't manage to reach under the fly to attach the Velcro straps to the poles.
Barry B
I own quite few tents from many brands, including Marmot, but have been looking for a small, freestanding 1 person tent/bivy shelter for use in the shoulder season in tight spots near treeline. There are many options out there but they are usually ultralight manufacturers and are very expensive and made with thin, delicate fabrics. The Tungsten 1P is a pretty solid overall model and I was pleased to fit in it with some space. (I am 6 ft 3 in tall). It is the usual solid contructionI expect from Marmot but had several disappointing features about it. First and foremost is the weight. It is advertised at 3 lbs 9 oz but my official measurements had it comfortably over 4 lbs with everything it came with. Even ditching the footprint that is really heavy for a 1 person freestanding tent. I have many 2 person tents in this weight range. Second issue was the amount of mesh. I specifically chose this model over the ultralight version because I'm using for shoulder season and wanted less mesh. The pictures so a nice high fabric front on the door/vestibule side, perfect for what I wanted, but the back wall opposite the door is all mesh down to the bathtub floor. Considering how heavy it already is I'm sure that is why this was chosen but it was not what I was expecting. The third issue I found was that the fabrics of the body and fly are quite baggy and sag unless you have a really taut pitch, which can be an issue depending on the type of ground you pitch it on. I think this will be particularly problematic on the all mesh back wall. The fly rests right on it and I suspect will let moisture through. This could have been alleviated or prevented with a short cross pole at the top, which adds some tension and better headroom. This is becoming a common feature on most new 1 person tents but is lacking in Marmot models. So all in all a well made tent and a good value but some of the design choices are disappointing and the weight could be an issue for many people. If weight is an issue and you'll be using the tent in warmer weather the ultralight version seems to be worth the extra money.
nikki
I bought this tent a few weeks ago and immediately put it to use on an 8 day backpacking trip. Overall a good tent for the price. Not super heavy and easy enough to put up. Nothing fancy, doesn't have much in the way of vestibules but I do really enjoy that the back wall is all mesh. It held up great in wet and dry conditions.
por favor
I never had a problem with my new tent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So far, so good. On my first trip out with the Tungsten 1 person tent, it rained pretty heavily in the middle of the night and not a drop of water inside. It is a super small tent, but that's to be expected for such a light backpacking option.
amroberts8
Great tent - easy to set up and super high quality. Stood up to high winds and rain/hail. Small enough to easily pack into the front compartment of Jackson Cuda Kayak, with plenty of room to spare Highly recommend!
Mrwe
Im pretty happy with this tent. Got it as a backpacking tent for myself. Im 5’11 slimmer guy and i can lay down pretty comfortably in it. A little cramped sitting up trying to move in the tent. My sleeping pad is a long and wide size and barely fits so make sure you measure your gear and compare to the dimensions. Other than that the rain fly is pretty saggy on the tent unless you guy out all the guypoints. Other than that really nice tent and pretty light so works well for my few day backpacking trips. Not super ultralight though.
Buddapilot
I bought this to go to Iceland camping with some expected winds. My Nemo Hornet lightweight may not be strong enough. I am happy with it's expected durability; but feel a little in the heavy side for this extra durability. The rain fly doesn't stay away from the tent even with the ties staked into the ground assisting. I do like the pocket at my head and smaller pocket in the roof. The included ground tarp is very nice that fits the right size for the tent.
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