Sam's Club has for their Members: 3-Person Marmot Tents on sale listed below from $86.66. Shipping is free for Plus Members, otherwise, shipping will vary by location.
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Sam's Club has for their Members: 3-Person Marmot Tents on sale listed below from $86.66. Shipping is free for Plus Members, otherwise, shipping will vary by location.
Note: Prices may vary in club and online.
Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.
I have both the Tungston and Big Agnes Copper Spur UL. The Tungston is an incredibly durable campground tent that can double as a backpacking tent as needed. We've taken it out probably 150+ times with minimal wear, including a couple dozen backpacking uses. But yeah, the Copper Spur UL is a better dedicated backpacking tent from a weight perspective, though it is not nearly as durable (and excludes a footprint from its weight estimate). For backpacking, the Tungston is still fairly lightweight for this price-point, compared to others in this (admittedly sale price) range.
Marmot's Catalyst and Tungsten are sturdy three-person tents that lean more toward durability than ultralight packing. The Tungsten gets the strongest praise for long-term use, with reports of 150-plus outings and enough room for two people plus gear, while the Catalyst and Tungsten both have fairly heavy specs around 6 pounds. The Tungsten also has a true three-person feel, and a Tungsten UL version exists for those chasing lower weight. Pricing appears to vary by location and delivery method, so the listed deal price may change at checkout. It is a better fit for campers who value toughness over shaving every ounce.
Backpackers who want a durable three-person tent for two people and gear, because the Tungsten holds up well over years and still works for shorter carries.
Car campers who also want occasional backpacking use, because the Tungsten is durable enough for repeated trips and still fairly lightweight for its price point.
Shoppers needing a true three-person sleeping space, because the Tungsten is described as fitting three people more realistically than many tents labeled three-person.
Ultralight backpackers who count every pound, because both tents are described as pretty heavy and the Tungsten is less weight-focused than dedicated ultralight options.
The price can vary by local club or shipping location, and switching the delivery location can make the lower shipping price appear. If the cart price jumps, changing the location or delivery method may bring it back down.
The Tungsten is a true 3-person tent, but it is roomy for two people and gear rather than three adults. It is also durable enough for repeated camping and can still work for backpacking when weight is less critical.
The Catalyst lists a minimum weight of 6.33 lb and the Tungsten 6.02 lb, with packed sizes of 24.0 x 7.1 in and 23.2 x 7.1 in respectively. Both are fairly heavy for backpacking, though the Tungsten is slightly lighter.
The Tungsten is the better pick if durability matters: it has held up through 150+ outings with minimal wear and can double as a campground or occasional backpacking tent. The Catalyst is not described with the same long-term durability in the comments.
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I was excited but then found the specs. Both of these tents are pretty heavy. Last year they had the big Agnes spur ultralight but it didn't get down low enough for me to justify it.
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I was excited but then found the specs. Both of these tents are pretty heavy. Last year they had the big Agnes spur ultralight but it didn't get down low enough for me to justify it.
I have both the Tungston and Big Agnes Copper Spur UL. The Tungston is an incredibly durable campground tent that can double as a backpacking tent as needed. We've taken it out probably 150+ times with minimal wear, including a couple dozen backpacking uses. But yeah, the Copper Spur UL is a better dedicated backpacking tent from a weight perspective, though it is not nearly as durable (and excludes a footprint from its weight estimate). For backpacking, the Tungston is still fairly lightweight for this price-point, compared to others in this (admittedly sale price) range.
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Could that be your local club price? It's working for me with shipping. Change delivery method? Otherwise, maybe it varies by location?
that was it - i changed location from my nearest sams to another and price went down. strangest thing - never seen that before (esp since this is for shipping).
anyway, got one of each. these have steadily gone down in price- will sams do price adjustment if it continues to go down?
[QUOTE=willygee;182331877]that was it - i changed location from my nearest sams to another and price went down. strangest thing - never seen that before (esp since this is for shipping).
anyway, got one of each. these have steadily gone down in price- will sams do price adjustment if it continues to go down?[/QUOTE
I've seen in other threads that they do, but not sure what the timeframe is.
I have both the Tungston and Big Agnes Copper Spur UL. The Tungston is an incredibly durable campground tent that can double as a backpacking tent as needed. We've taken it out probably 150+ times with minimal wear, including a couple dozen backpacking uses. But yeah, the Copper Spur UL is a better dedicated backpacking tent from a weight perspective, though it is not nearly as durable (and excludes a footprint from its weight estimate). For backpacking, the Tungston is still fairly lightweight for this price-point, compared to others in this (admittedly sale price) range.
Great info.
I am mostly a lazy car camper and enjoy my instant up cabin style Core tent. Got it when my son was in cub scouts since he wouldn't help as much (and he was smaller) and I was left to setup on my own.
Now he camps almost every month and has his own REI backpacking tent. Going on a 2 week backpacking trip this summer in New Mexico and is winter survival camping this weekend (build your own shelter, no tents). I love to hear the Tungsten is durable but if we got another at this point it would be to cut weight since when they go back packing it is two 13/14 year olds that split the tent weight.
This is awesome I have a 3p tungsten from years ago and it's held up really well, this is a good sized tent for backpacking as a couple, enough room for two people and gear. This is our go to even though we have lighter tents and I have even carried this on shorter ( <10 mile ) hikes solo even just because it is so durable.
Either get a good deal on the footprint ( I can't tell it if comes with this deal or not ), or just buy some tyvek and cut to size ( slightly smaller than the bottom of tent or it will pool water ).
that was it - i changed location from my nearest sams to another and price went down. strangest thing - never seen that before (esp since this is for shipping).
anyway, got one of each. these have steadily gone down in price- will sams do price adjustment if it continues to go down?
No. I just bought one for $16 more a few days ago that hasn't even arrived and they're making me buy another one and return the other one.
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Packed Size: 24.0" x 7.1"
Minimum Weight: 6.33 lbs
Floor Size: 42.0 sq ft
Tungsten:
Packed Size: 23.2" x 7.1"
Minimum Weight: 6.02 lbs
Floor Size: 40.9 sq ft
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Marmot's Catalyst and Tungsten are sturdy three-person tents that lean more toward durability than ultralight packing. The Tungsten gets the strongest praise for long-term use, with reports of 150-plus outings and enough room for two people plus gear, while the Catalyst and Tungsten both have fairly heavy specs around 6 pounds. The Tungsten also has a true three-person feel, and a Tungsten UL version exists for those chasing lower weight. Pricing appears to vary by location and delivery method, so the listed deal price may change at checkout. It is a better fit for campers who value toughness over shaving every ounce.
The Tungsten tent can handle heavy campground use and can also serve as a backpacking tent when needed.
The Tungsten has been used for many outings with minimal wear, including dozens of backpacking trips.
The Tungsten is described as a true three-person tent rather than a marketing label that overstates capacity.
The Catalyst and Tungsten have close packed dimensions and similar minimum weights, which can help when comparing carry size.
The price may vary by Sam's Club location or delivery method, so the deal amount can change after switching options.
The tent price can jump when adding items to cart, which can make the checkout total differ from the browsing price.
Both tents are described as pretty heavy based on the published specs, which may be a drawback for backpacking-focused shoppers.
The Catalyst and Tungsten floor areas differ, with the Catalyst listing a larger floor size than the Tungsten.
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Could that be your local club price? It's working for me with shipping. Change delivery method? Otherwise, maybe it varies by location?
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anyway, got one of each. these have steadily gone down in price- will sams do price adjustment if it continues to go down?
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anyway, got one of each. these have steadily gone down in price- will sams do price adjustment if it continues to go down?[/QUOTE
I've seen in other threads that they do, but not sure what the timeframe is.
I am mostly a lazy car camper and enjoy my instant up cabin style Core tent. Got it when my son was in cub scouts since he wouldn't help as much (and he was smaller) and I was left to setup on my own.
Now he camps almost every month and has his own REI backpacking tent. Going on a 2 week backpacking trip this summer in New Mexico and is winter survival camping this weekend (build your own shelter, no tents). I love to hear the Tungsten is durable but if we got another at this point it would be to cut weight since when they go back packing it is two 13/14 year olds that split the tent weight.
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Packed Size: 24.0" x 7.1"
Minimum Weight: 6.33 lbs
Floor Size: 42.0 sq ft
Tungsten:
Packed Size: 23.2" x 7.1"
Minimum Weight: 6.02 lbs
Floor Size: 40.9 sq ft
Either get a good deal on the footprint ( I can't tell it if comes with this deal or not ), or just buy some tyvek and cut to size ( slightly smaller than the bottom of tent or it will pool water ).
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anyway, got one of each. these have steadily gone down in price- will sams do price adjustment if it continues to go down?
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