And how is your experience?

Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing

Thanks!

Great to hear!

Thanks! We do try to show packed size nowadays (we shot this video a few years ago). You can always find the specs of any products we demonstrate by clicking the link in the UKposts description. I like your idea about laying out stakes, etc. Will pass that one on! Cheers!

Thank you kindly!

I think because the tent can be clipped on after the rain fly for wet weather set up

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You're welcome, enjoy!

The Limelight is built with more dramatically prebent poles, which make higher vertical walls before arching. So the Limelight is more of a rectangular prism than the Tungsten which is more domed, so it has a little more interior volume. It does, however, weigh more.

@@Enwild Thank you! I really appreciate it!

Hey, thanks for watching! As far as using the Limelight 2P in winter weather, it really depends on what kind of weather you expect and what other kind of gear you have. If there won't be a lot of snowfall and you have a warm enough sleeping pad and bag, then the Limelight should work. The Thor 2P is Marmot's 4-season 2 person tent. Stay warm out there!

Good info, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for watching! All the specifications you asked about can be found on our product page here: www.backcountryedge.com/marmot-limelight-2p-2016.html

Hello Mark, My boyfriend is 6'4 he can lie down straight in the tent. He can also sit up straight and not feel stressed by the ceiling and walls. I hope it helps you.

You can use a winter bag, but you might be hot during the summer. Also, if you need a tent for two people, you might want to consider a 3-person tent for the extra storage and living space. Have a great trip! If you have more questions, feel free to get in touch with our Gear Specialists 1-800-617-0643.

@@Enwild Thank you! :)

My guess would be a synthetic sleeping bag (-5 to -10°c) with a long zipper in the middle and something like a thermolite reactor extreme liner. When it gets cold (it does) you use the sleeping bag, on other nights you can use the liner while laying a bit softer on top of the sleeping bag. If you don't use the liner, it could be a pillow. Try to find double uses for gear if you use a backpack, you only have one back.

The rainfly is 68D with a waterproof rating of 1500mm, and the mesh is 40D Polyester No-See-Um Mesh, thanks for asking!

If I may. It is a hard comparison. The tents have such different materials & weights. This tent in my eyes smokes the Nemo due to durability and roominess. I have the 3P version of this tent & love it. Just make sure to stake out the ends or you may get condensation. On a nice night, ditch the fly & say hello to the stars! Hope this helps. Don't get me wrong, Nemo is doing good things. I have a Nemo Disco 15 sleeping bag & love it. I just don't like super lightweight tent materials. Maybe I need to try it, but I like protection from storms. To me, some tents don't offer enough protection for such. Happy camping!

The Elixir is a durable option for three season backpacking. It will hold up better in high winds due to its shape an sturdy pole structure. The Limelight 2P is more spacious and has larger doors for easy entry and exit. The overall space will feel a lot more open inside because of those "pre-bends" in the poles. If you are more of a fair weather camper, we'd recommend the Limelight. If you anticipate winds and storms, stick with the Elixir.

The 43" is how tall it is. It has a rectangular footprint.

Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. I tracked down some stats, and it looks like you're right. The 43" figure refers to the height.

@R K for one or two people and a german shepherd would you go with a 4P or 3p? For camping not worried about weight, and are can they be set up by one person? thanks

@@arttom9850 Hey, good question! We'd lean toward a 4P for the extra space. It won't be quite as easy, but this tent can definitely be set up by 1 person.

This is an older version of the tent, but here's a link to the newer model: www.enwild.com/marmot-limelight-2p-2019.html. The material will be water-resistant, but not fully waterproof like the floor and fly

@@Enwild What changed?

In this iteration, the changes were primarily aesthetic and adding an additional colorway option to the line.

If its raining/snowing/misty, we would definitely recommend keeping the vestibule closed to keep the interior dry.

Absolutely! This tent is considered a 3-Season Backpacking Tent, and is fully seam-taped and waterproofed for rain performance.

I've had this tent for about 2 years now and it holds up quite well against wind and rain even without the extra guylines. It's one the heavy side for a backpacking tent but for a 3 or 4 day trip it's perfect.

First the footprint, than the inner-tent with poles, attach to footprint, put fly on, secure. You can also use it without inner-tent, but the specs don't mention it. You can clip in the inner-tent afterwards, that also helps to keep inner-tent dry when setting it up in rainy conditions. Maybe watch other reviews on YT as well, this channel is a bit sleepy to get all answers 😉

The poles will be just a bit more bulky when they're collapsed, but they still pack down into a fairly small stuff sack. One of the trade-offs for the amount of space you get with this tent is a slightly larger packed size. Cheers!

+Rat Finder Unfortunately it's only in the Orange for this season. Fingers crossed I can get the green in for next year!

The Limelight 2P has a footprint measuring 54" x 88" at its full/staked out dimensions, so it should be able to accommodate an Exped SynMat Duo LW measuring 77.6" x 51"

@@Enwild Okay, thanks. So is the inner width smaller when it’s not staked out? And staking streches it?

Hi Eddie, sometimes when not staked out, the tent's material and pole tension will pull the dimensions in slightly, making it a bit smaller. We'd caution you not to stake it so tight that it "stretches", but simply to hold it out at it's fullest dimensions. Staking a tent too tightly can cause undue stress on the materials, zippers, and other connectors, which may cause damage.

@@Enwild Thank you!

For car camping or basecamping, the Limelight will provide a lot more space inside and the doors are huge, so entering and exiting is a breeze! The Tungsten tents are lighter weight and more packable. So if you will primarily use it for backpacking, go with the Tungsten.

Hi there! The current model of the Limelight 2 has an average minimum weight of 5 lbs 2 oz and an average packed weight of 5 lbs 10 oz

5 lbs 10 oz max weigh

They have a 3-person and maybe a 4-person version.

100% Teddy bear proof.

Not it doesn’t lol

@@tannerderrick9468 you're right. As she explains in the video the tent can be assembled under the rain fly.

+Straw Boss I think you might want to give this one a shot. I designed this tent, and while it is a half pound more, there is a ton of space. You can actually fit 2 people inside, and very comfortably. The old LL2 had 1 door only, and this has 2 doors. We calculated it out, and this tent actually has *more* internal volume than the old Limelight 3P. Not a typo, it's roomier than the outgoing 3P. Compared to that tent, you end up more than a pound and a half *lighter*. Our polyester floors have proven just as strong as the Nylon ones in our testing, and more resistant to UV damage. They've been on products for the past few years. The mesh is debatable - there are many people who want a warmer tent, or cooler tent, but most people really enjoy the mesh top so you can stargaze. Compared to the double clips, these new clips are much more comfortable to use and are so easy. Honestly, the double clips didn't do much for the old tent except add weight. Personal preference though. TL:DR - I'd highly recommend the Tungsten 2P if you're more concerned about weight, or even the Catalyst 2P. Both of those tents are much roomier than the old LL2, have 2 doors instead of 1, and are less expensive. If you want to live like a king in the backcountry and are willing to carry an extra half pound, get the LL2. Out of the hundreds of products I've designed for NEMO and for Marmot in the past 8 years, this is one of the top 5 that I'm most proud of.

+B Davey So is it possible to fit full-size mattress inside this tent? According to the size they both are 54in wide.

+Magda Kolybacz - You're right, the new limelight has a footprint of 88 x 54. At the 12" mark (about where the dark grey meets the light grey), the dimensions are 82 x 49, which is a little narrower than a traditional full mattress. The tent walls are very vertical as you can see, so there's quite a bit of space. You could potentially put it in and it would "stretch" the tent a little on the door areas, but not too bad.

not really. I can fit two 25 inch wide inflatable sleeping pads and they pretty much take up all the width across the tent.

i like the squared walls and the double doors on this one, i own the old limelight 2p and its great, but not perfect, the only negative thing about this one is the extra weight... i have also had rain come under the fly and through the low mesh in a bad storm, looks like this one will prevent that