User Review: Marmot Hoot

Reviewed August 25, 2007 by Jasemanus

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: 3 season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: intermediate
Weight: 9+ lbs
Price Paid: $249

This tent was discontinued years ago, but they continued to make the smaller 2-person version (the Swallow). As I've now owned it for many years I can honestly say that this is the best tent I've ever owned.

Pros: Bombproof; I've been through hurricane force winds in this thing and as long as it is staked down and assembled correctly, it is sturdy as well as dry (yes, even with hard driven rain). After what I've been through in this thing, I've learned to trust it so much that even the most wicked storms don't bother me anymore. Also, I've had almost no condensation problems as long as the vents on the fly are opened. The two door and dual vestibule design is hard to beat.

Cons: Heavy by today's standards (about 9 lbs. with fly, groundsheet, stakes, etc.). Takes some familiarity to setup correctly. With the fly on and all vents, windows, and doors opened it can still trap the heat and get very hot.

If you find an opportunity to buy one of these in good used condition and are going to use it mainly for car/motorcycle camping (or can distribute the weight between three hikers) I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to buy this model.

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