User Review: Marmot Aeolos 2P

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

Reviewed October 16, 2008 by johnsonj

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Easy after the first time
Weight: 5.10 lbs pack weight
Price Paid: $235

I waited to get this tent until the price came down. It was definitely worth the wait. Setup is easy and can be done by one person in just a few min. Total weight is a bit heavy for a two man (wow the 4 pound tents have spoiled us) but the extra room more than makes up for it. This tent could fit 3 in a pinch. Knee pole system is amazing; lots and lots of extra room (at least it feels that way).

I have had it out on two separate trips; one was a road trip from Hollywood CA to Cincinnati OH. Tent performed great in all types of weather, with almost no condensation. Fly tension is great with the quick adjust straps (no flapping in winds over 40 mph).

I do have two complaints; one is that it does not stuff down as small as I would like. The other is the vestibule and door tie backs are in a location that allows the doors and vestibule to come unrolled and rest on the ground.

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