The North Face Mountain Marathon

I've (ab)used the Mountain Marathon the last three years in a range of conditions, ranging from cycling trips on Australia's east coast to full-blown Norwegian mountain winter use. Used it as a two-person tent on many trips, even on a week-long hike. E.g., at a squeeze it fits me (1.81m) and my brother (1.95m). Pitched it fly-only at fair-weather occasions. Though with both winter and two-person use you are definitely in the low comfort zone.

What you get in return is very low weight and small packing volume. The tent holds-up well in strong wind and tolerates a fair amount of rain.

Naturally, with two condensation becomes an issue, as there's little space between you and the fly. The wedge shaped rear-end means it's a bit of a hassle to retrieve the stuff you throw into the far corner. Getting dressed in the tent is a bit of a challenge, with its low ceiling. The vestibule provides enough space for two 50l packs and shoes.

Overall the design is well thought-out, e.g., reflecting guy-lines, colour coded poles and glow-in-the-dark zippers.

If you're a minimalist this is good value for your cash!

This tent is very small but ideal if you want something light and a good shelter from strong winds. When it was set up quite poorly one night it was still extremely sturdy in strong winds up in the mountain. At a squeeze two people can be fitted in, but with one person there is more than enough room for a large rucksack and the rest of your gear. Also when I had left out my water bottle over night it had leaked on the groundsheet and it had dried very fast.

Quick to pitch, light, strong, quality build....Buy one!!

Quick to pitch, room enough for me and the dog (who thought he'd won the loto when I pitched it in the Lakes, this summer). I added more lightweight pegs, as someone else mentioned, and this makes pitching easier. All in all a great little tent—light, strong, quality build....Buy one !!

Still going strong.

Good secondhand buy, if you can find one. Had mine from new.