[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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
Verified Purchase
4 months ago
Perfect Hawaii Tent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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
4 months ago
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.
Dwells
Verified Purchase
4 months ago
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.
Gino
5 months ago
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.
