User Review: Marmot Nyx 2P

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

Reviewed February 20, 2007 by Joseph Ellis

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding knee dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Chimp Simple
Weight: 4 lbs 12 oz
Price Paid: $199

I am writing this review because when I had researched this tent I could hardly find any information on it. I have just received it and have not yet had a chance to really see what it can do as far as handling weather in a variety of conditions, but I thought I would write a little something based on my initial impressions since so little content is available for those who may be considering this tent.

Here are my initial impressions. The tent is light for a 2p tent, but not the lightest. However, for the weight is seems incredibly sturdy. The bent pole design is a very nice feature, and does in fact make the tent seem bigger than it actually is in terms of floor space (it does provide more actual space in terms of volume compared to a typical dome). The ceiling height is higher than I expected, a person six foot and under can comfortably sit straight up and lie down with plenty of room. If one were over six feet (and using the tent with two people) it would be a bit short. Nevertheless, for the average person this has plenty of space.

The Nyx saves weight by making a bit shorter in length and narrower in width than the Aeolos. It also has only one smaller vestibule and door opposed to the two doors and vestibules on the Aeolos. All of this considered, the near one pound of weight saved between the two will probably make it well worth it (it does for me since I carry the whole thing). Further, for people of average, even slightly above average, build it is a very comfortable tent.

I had also mentioned that it was sturdy. This is typical of Marmot, but what I didn’t expect (for a 2p tent under 5 pounds) was how bomb proof the rain fly would be! I think the fly makes up the majority of the weight, and is well worth the few extra ounces (compared to other manufactures and single wall tents) to have such a solid fly. The Nyx incorporates all of the features one needs in a well built, solid, and comfortable 2p tent. I hope this information helps anyone considering this tent as I am already very happy with the purchase and can’t wait for some very inclement weather to test this baby out in.

The last selling point, of course, is the price. It is considerably less than the Aeolos, for good reason as the Aeolos is a bit bigger. But considering my own needs, the weight, and the price, the Nyx has won my vote hands down.