User Review: Marmot Bastille

Reviewed January 10, 1997 by an anonymous hiker

Rating:
Design: halph dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Very easy, its intergrated mesh sleeve and clip design provide efficent set up even in heavy winds; not to mention stabability
Weight: 7 pounds
Price Paid: $469

An excellent tent for all season camping or backpacking, and its unique structral design provids optimum stability even in heavy 70+ mph. winds.

FEATURES:

- a large vestibule area (8.7 square ft.) for cooking durring long storms and storing gear; a small aditional vestibule at the rear of the tent provides excellent storage space for wet boots and a pack.

- Constructed entirely out of ripstop nylon.

- floor and rainfly are coated with a highly waterproof silicone coating

- 14 tie downs aid this tent in heavy snow loadings, and extremely high velocity winds

- three fully closing screens add an optimum desired amount of ventilation, yet by fully closing them in cold weather body heat remains insulating the tent

- unique design provids excellent stabilization

- Easton aluminum poles

- taught set up

- includes the new burrito bag with several compartments for poles, stakes,tent body, repair kit exct.

- many gear pockets (8) and optional gear loft keep will always keep your gear handy.

Although this tent is slightly expensive, it is well worth the money

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