Marmot Starlight 2P

The Starlight 2p weighs about 3 pounds and packs down nice and small. The other concern for me was the length of this tent. I'm 6'5" and it is plenty long for me.

I'd recommend it for comfortable single-person backpacking.

I got this tent because I realized my three-person Kelty Gunnison was heavier and larger than necessary when I was by myself. The Gunnison is over 6 pounds and this Starlight 2p is right around 3 pounds. It also takes up much less space in my pack.

Another reviewer had some condensation issues, but my experiences were pretty good. I didn't really have any issues. Yes, it could be better, but I've definitely slept in worse tents in regards to condensation. Unless it is really cold or raining, I try to keep the tent opened up somewhat anyway. The tent is a two wall tent for about half and a single wall for half, which is an interesting design. I'm guess it is to save weight. It works well enough.

This tent is nice and long and has a good amount of headroom by the door. I have enough room to change in it without problem.

I've only used it a couple times, since I'm usually not by myself backpacking, and it's held up great. It kept the rain out without a problem. 

I had a gift card for Marmot's website, so I was force to pay full price for this tent. I'm guessing it was cheaper at other retailers.

Even though it was a little pricey, I'd buy it again.

Background

I've used this on two backpacking trips. I've been backpacking for almost 10 years and camping for 30+ years. I have owned six tents in my lifetime, two of them backpacking tents. I've used this tent in cool Wisconsin fall weather and rain.

The two-person is a nice tent with lots of screen area for ventilation and visibility to outside. Four stakes (use Groundhog model and not those provided) and two hoops to set up and you are good to go!

Rainfly is an issue, even with thorough drying after use, the coating has become sticky and tacky and cannot be replaced or repaired. Marmot will provide me with a discount coupon and accept the tent as a return. I do like the designs; if I use the tent in dry weather, I can live with a defective rainfly coating.

Nicely made tent, otherwise.

This tent has condensation issues, to the point where all your sleeping bags/quilts with be wet. Even in the arid western United States.

I would not recommend this tent. The company’s customer service doesn't help the cause.