User Review: Marmot Aeolos 2P

Marmot Aeolos 2P
Above: The current Aeolos 2P, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 25, 2007 by Kishore

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: piece of cake
Weight: Almost 6 lbs
Price Paid: $250+shipping

Since I bought this tent back in Aug 2007, I have used it on 3 backpacking trips, 2 of which included rain, one all night throughout the morning (including packing up in the rain). Not a drop of rain in the tent! As other reviewers have illustrated, pitching the tent correctly is key to staying dry. The 2 shorter poles need to go through the grommets in the rainfly. As airy as this tent is (short rainfly), I did not feel any wind blowing into the tent. Although a bit tight, we (2 adults) were able to fit our 85 lb pooch in the tent (thanks to the bent knee poles).

I am headed up to the enchantments (WA) to climb Prusiks Peaks this weekend. Snow and foul weather is in the forecast. I will update on this tent upon return. Overall, a great tent, not the ultra light like others in the market, but then most of them are are primarily glorified mosquito nets. And yes, fully taped seams is a plus. Cheers!!