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mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 12:54 am

Hi Forum, just wondered if anyone has used the marmot tungsten and might be able to report on its quality? Not much in the way or reviews out there, a couple said its okay, another guy on amazon shot it to pieces at great length, said its poor copy of what marmot used to be.


I'd like something fairly durable and decent water head rating for some bushwalking up here in Cape York. its going to see some sun and its going to get some rain. Any other suggestions appreciated too. Full provisos are 1Person earth tone/drab colored stand alone( aka dome +fly). preferably generous mesh for airflow. I don't mind if it weighs over 2kg, durability and staying under $400 the main provisos...
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 9:12 am

I've just bought one. I've got it but haven't had the chance to use it yet. Was supposed to be taking it out this weekend but now I'm sick. So going to have to postpone. I was planning replacing the guy lines today though so can post some specific photos if you want.
It appears to be decent quality. All I've done is set it up but it appears bomb proof. Well thought out and current models differ to the YouTube unboxing versions. The airvent is no longer at the door flap which I think is better, especially for heavy rain up on the cape.

Anyways I'm taking it out today, let me know if you want any pics.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 9:47 am

Hi Huntsman247, that's good news. I'd love to see any pics you can take. How is the mesh, actual airflow permitting?
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby north-north-west » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 11:06 am

My only experience of the Marmot Tungsten was the first foray into the Eldons, where one of my companions used one.
My Scarp survived the gales and storms on Eldon Peak, albeit not particularly comfortably. MJD's Nemo didn't even flinch through the worst of it. Joe''s Tungsten was flattened, snapped a pole and leaked.
Obviously II'm not massively impressed, although you are not likely to get conditions like that up Cape York unless you go walking in cyclone season.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 3:23 pm

north-north-west wrote:My only experience of the Marmot Tungsten was the first foray into the Eldons, where one of my companions used one.
My Scarp survived the gales and storms on Eldon Peak, albeit not particularly comfortably. MJD's Nemo didn't even flinch through the worst of it. Joe''s Tungsten was flattened, snapped a pole and leaked.
Obviously II'm not massively impressed, although you are not likely to get conditions like that up Cape York unless you go walking in cyclone season.


Im curious cuz mine is rather well seam taped and seems pretty sturdy. When was that tent roughly purchased? Anyways I guess I'll find out sooner or later if and how it holds up :lol:
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 3:42 pm

As I've said I haven't actually used it yet. Although now I'm particularly interested in trying it out next gale opportunity and see what happens.
Attached are pics of the different components.
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Softly rolled up in its stuff sack. Without ground sheet.
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without fly
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clips for inner seem pretty durable
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without fly
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main clip for fly
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Inside corners. Tape sealed. Pretty much all material is tape sealed. Other than the mesh obviously.
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inside. Seam on the floor. Not that impressed but its tape sealed so shouldn't be an issue.
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4 loops on the inside. 2 on each end.
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light diffuser thingymabob
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Fly clips on easy.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 3:50 pm

more pics
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Tabs for fly
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reinforced and tape sealed
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other fly guyline tabs
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Fly taped
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the "guyline" for the door side.
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overlap at vent.
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good overlap on zip
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ventilation
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back to inner. Feet didn't quite reach fly
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set up
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby north-north-west » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 3:53 pm

Huntsman247 wrote:
north-north-west wrote:My only experience of the Marmot Tungsten was the first foray into the Eldons, where one of my companions used one.
My Scarp survived the gales and storms on Eldon Peak, albeit not particularly comfortably. MJD's Nemo didn't even flinch through the worst of it. Joe''s Tungsten was flattened, snapped a pole and leaked.
Obviously I'm not massively impressed, although you are not likely to get conditions like that up Cape York unless you go walking in cyclone season.


Im curious cuz mine is rather well seam taped and seems pretty sturdy. When was that tent roughly purchased? Anyways I guess I'll find out sooner or later if and how it holds up :lol:


It wasn't brand new, but it hadn't had a lot of use. Granted, the weather was appalling - 95km+ winds etc - but the two other tents were no older and coped a lot better. Maybe we just did a better job of pitching them.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 3:56 pm

Hope that wasn't too many pics :lol:
I removed the thick "guyline" strap on the door side and had to cut the plastic strap fastener with wire cutters. It was rather difficult to cut. At face value, it seems pretty good. Wonder if it will hold up to some abuse.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 4:05 pm

north-north-west wrote:
Huntsman247 wrote:
north-north-west wrote:My only experience of the Marmot Tungsten was the first foray into the Eldons, where one of my companions used one.
My Scarp survived the gales and storms on Eldon Peak, albeit not particularly comfortably. MJD's Nemo didn't even flinch through the worst of it. Joe''s Tungsten was flattened, snapped a pole and leaked.
Obviously, I'm not massively impressed, although you are not likely to get conditions like that up Cape York unless you go walking in cyclone season.


I'm curious cuz mine is rather well seam taped and seems pretty sturdy. When was that tent roughly purchased? Anyways I guess I'll find out sooner or later if and how it holds up :lol:


It wasn't brand new, but it hadn't had a lot of use. Granted, the weather was appalling - 95km+ winds etc - but the two other tents were no older and coped a lot better. Maybe we just did a better job of pitching them.


When was that if you don't mind me asking? Poles look really sturdy. Wondering if it may have been improved since then... I set mine up this afternoon in the front yard freestanding firstly as I wanted to measure guyline lengths ect. and the wind picked up and blew it tumbling a decent distance. I thought something was gonna snap but it's perfectly fine. That wasn't 95k though.
I'm really wanting to test it in wind now. lol
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 5:26 pm

Huntsman that was great, I think I like it. :) How is the internal length, I'm 6'3 with size 13 feet, reckon a fellows feet and head will be free from the touching the mesh?
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 5:38 pm

Ah cancel the above, just saw on another review all the reflective logos all over them, that's a deal killer for me. Feel free to keep reviewing the product though, its informative.
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Postby north-north-west » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 6:01 pm

Huntsman247 wrote:When was that if you don't mind me asking? Poles look really sturdy. Wondering if it may have been improved since then... I set mine up this afternoon in the front yard freestanding firstly as I wanted to measure guyline lengths ect. and the wind picked up and blew it tumbling a decent distance. I thought something was gonna snap but it's perfectly fine. That wasn't 95k though.
I'm really wanting to test it in wind now. lol


Maybe three and a half years ago, so it probably has had an update. The conditions we had were extreme, and it was a very exposed campsite. My reaction is less on overall performance as the comparison to the other two tents.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 6:04 pm

north-north-west wrote:
Huntsman247 wrote:When was that if you don't mind me asking? Poles look really sturdy. Wondering if it may have been improved since then... I set mine up this afternoon in the front yard freestanding firstly as I wanted to measure guyline lengths ect. and the wind picked up and blew it tumbling a decent distance. I thought something was gonna snap but it's perfectly fine. That wasn't 95k though.
I'm really wanting to test it in wind now. lol


Maybe three and a half years ago, so it probably has had an update. The conditions we had were extreme, and it was a very exposed campsite. My reaction is less on overall performance as the comparison to the other two tents.
Well I'll let you know if it packs it in. Now I just have to wait for a gale...
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Paul » Wed 05 Sep, 2018 6:17 pm

Which model Nemo did MJD take on the walk through The Eldons ?
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby north-north-west » Thu 06 Sep, 2018 9:37 am

Paul wrote:Which model Nemo did MJD take on the walk through The Eldons ?

Dunno. Little green thing. More a glorified bivvy than a real tent. But it's *&%$#! solid.

edit: Probably a Gogo.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Thu 06 Sep, 2018 8:16 pm

Huntsman actually might sound out of left field but any chance you might be interested is testing what reflects on this tent at night? And whether these parts could covered somehow. I think the marmot logo on the fly itself is reflective which will problematic unless using fly inside out or coloring it in with a nikko pen is possible lol. I like the tent and on a serious note dont like advertising my presence particularly hiking overseas.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Fri 07 Sep, 2018 9:54 am

Sure thing. I'll use the torch tonight.
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Fri 07 Sep, 2018 3:00 pm

Mate that would be legendary, thanks!
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby Huntsman247 » Fri 07 Sep, 2018 8:35 pm

As you can see the main logos are not reflective. Its only the guyline loops on the tent that have a reflective strip on them and my custom guylines that are reflective.
The grey looks slightly shiny in the pic but definately not shiny in person. Shine the torch all over it and nothing happens. Image
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Fri 07 Sep, 2018 10:38 pm

Thanks for that reply huntsman and for the time to take and post the photos. This should be a good thread for searches.

Just realised its the moss green version which I was after has the yellow on it -this reviewer seems to think are refectlive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
I'll call the store tomorrow and see what they reckon. Will be just my luck if the discreet olive drab type colour has the shiniest trims :lol:
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Re: mamot 1p tungsten opinions?

Postby trekker76 » Wed 26 Sep, 2018 3:06 pm

Just for future info, I found out the yellow trims and logo on the moss version aren't reflective. And found one at a local tentworld store I can check out, local being 300km away, but that's better than usual. :)
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