User Review: Marmot Citadel

Marmot Citadel
Above: The current Citadel, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed November 5, 1999 by an anonymous hiker

Rating:
Design: 4 season expedition dome
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Very easy - nicer w/2 people. Nice clip/sleeve combo
Weight: 10lbs 8oz
Price Paid: $579

Wow! Home away from home. Solid shelter. Plenty of room for 2 w/gear inside. Two doors/vestibules. Smaller door/vestibule adequate for entry/exit - larger front door/vestibule has zipper on each side for easy access to store plastic boots/crampons, et., or cook in a wind reduced environment. AWESOME venting options - no-see-um ceiling vent zips open to zippered exterior ceiling (of tent body)for access to rain fly vent. Two zippers on the tent body and one on the rainfly itself (covered by a flap).

Not for the go-light soloist, but wasn't meant for that application. Save precious ounces by equalizing guy-lines, minimizing stakes/deadmen/pickets. Everything bar-tacked, back-tacked, etc.,

Final - It's BOMB-PROOF !! You can spend more and/or carry lighter, but there is no better quality and design. No need to carry heavier, durability is not an issue with Marmot quality. Spend the xxtra $$ for the Citadel ground cover.

A nice design point - all poles are the same length except the vestibule hoop.