- Features
- Gear Loft and Footprint Included
- DAC Press-Fit Poles - Have Press-In Inserts for Increased Durability
- Full Coverage Fly
- Vestibule - For Additional Storage
- Window Weld™ - Waterproof Window Construction Reduces Weight and Enhances Appearance
- Bare Bones Setup - Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter
- Catenary Cut Floor - Fully Waterproof Floor with Taped Seams Lifted Off the Ground
- Jingle-Free Nylon Zipper Pulls - Promote Undisturbed Sleep
- Light-Reflective Points - To Find Your Tent At Night
- Multiple Pockets
- Snag-Free Zipper Flap - Zip and Un-Zip Without Getting the Zipper Caught
- Specs
- Colors:
- Hatch/Dark Cedar (4260)
- Pale Pumpkin/Terra Cotta (9198)
- Maximum Weight:5 lbs / 2.3 kg
- Minimum Weight:4 lbs 10 oz / 2.1 kg
- Dimensions:41x54x88in / 104x137x224cm
- Packed Size:7 x 18 in / 18 x 46 cm
- Vestibule Area:9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m
- Tent Poles:3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm
- Floor Area:32 sq ft / 3.0 sq m
- Tent floor Material:70d 100% Nylon PU 3000mm W/R, F/R
- Tent canopy Material:68d 100% Polyester Ripstop,F/R
- Tent fly Material:68d 100% Polyester Ripstop 1800mm, W/R, F/R
- Colors:
Marmot Tech Manual
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DAC
DAC Featherlite tent poles are up to 15% lighter than aluminum, yet comparable in strength. Through innovative design, DAC created a light weight and compact folding tent pole.
Curly's Clips - Limelight 2P Tent
Marmot's own Curly Cervone takes you through the Marmot Limelight 2P Tent. NOTE: The Limelight 2 Person Tent has the same features as the Limelight 3 Person Tent, however it is smaller and has one door and one vestibule.
Limelight 2P Tent Set Up Video
Marmot Athlete Beth Rodden shows you how to set up the Limelight 2 Person Tent
Limelight 2P Set-Up Instructions
How to set up your Marmot® Limelight 2P
Select a flat, level and protected site free from sharp rocks, twigs or other objects that could puncture the floor of your tent. Avoid pitching your tent in a low spot where water may collect if it rains.
Setting up the Tent Body
- Spread the tent out floor side down and loosely stake out the four corners of the main tent body using the stake loops.
- Carefully unfold all poles and begin assembling. Make sure all sections are fully joined together. Your pole system is connected with the shock cord system for easy assembly.
- The Limelight 2P has 3 poles. There are 2 long poles, which are identical and symmetrical. These 2 long poles are connected in the middle with a plastic hub. The 1 shorter pole is the “brow” pole; it is also symmetrical.
- Lay down the 2 long, assembled poles on top of the tent body. They should make a large X shape, crossing in the middle of the tent. Poles should follow the seams of the tent, and the tips should be directed toward the corners.
- Insert 2 pole tips, one at a time, on one side of the tent into the grommets. Repeat with the remaining 2 pole tips on the opposite side of the tent body.
- With all 4 tips in their respective grommets, the poles will be erect. Connect clips on the tent body to the corresponding pole.
- Place the brow pole over the crossing point of the 2 main poles. Locate the pole pockets; one of the pockets will be above the tent door. Insert the tips of the brow pole into the pole pockets. Once both tips of the brow pole are inserted into the pole pockets, connect the clips on the tent body to the brow pole.
- If needed, reposition the tent stakes to pull the floor of the tent body taut.
Attaching the Flysheet
- Unfold the flysheet and identify the inside of the fly. The inside is coated and seam tape is visible.
- Locate the 2 red tabs on the fly and the 2 red tabs at the stakeout points on the tent body. Align the 2 sets of red tabs, connect the buckle at 1 of the red tabs to keep the fly correctly positioned, and drape the flysheet over the tent body with the inside facing down.
- The seams of the fly should closely align with the tent poles.
- Locate the reflective guy-line tabs along the seams of the fly. There is Velcro under the tabs that will securely attach the fly to the tent pole structure.
- If necessary, loosen the webbing at the 4 buckles to connect the fly to the tent body.
- Once the four buckles are attached, tighten the webbing at the corners until the fly is taut.
- Be sure the fly door is zipped closed before you stake out the vestibule. Use the large loop to stake out the vestibule. Use the adjustable webbing to tighten or release the tension.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Limelight2P_Instructions.pdf | 43.04 KB |
Size Chart
Sizing by Height / Weight
Sizing by Body Measurements
Kid's Sizing (boys & girls)
Garment Sizing Information
The charts above will help you select the proper size.
If you have questions, please call us.
Care Instructions
Marmot does not recommend dry cleaning for any of our products. Gore-Tex® fabric products, MemBrain® fabric products, down insulated products, and fleece are all machine washable. You should use a commercial front loading machine and follow the care instructions.
| 4'11"-5'2" | 5'2"-5'6" | 5'6"-5'10" | 5'10"-6'2" | 6'2"-6'6" | |
| 90-110 lbs | XS | S | |||
| 110-135 lbs | XS | S | M | ||
| 135-160 lbs | S-M | M | M-L | ||
| 160-195 lbs | M-L | L | L-XL | ||
| 195-230 lbs | L | L-XL | XL-XXL | ||
| 230-265 lbs | XL-XXL | XXL-XXXL |
Sizing by Body Measurements
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | |
| Parkas/Jackets/Sweaters/Tops (Unisex) | |||||||
| Chest | 33-35 | 36-38 | 39-41 | 42-45 | 46-49 | 50-53 | 54-57 |
| Neck | 13.5-14 | 14.5-15 | 15.5-16 | 16.5-17 | 17.5-18 | 18.5-19 | 19.5-20 |
| Sleeve | 30-31 | 32-33 | 34-35 | 35-36 | 36-37 | 37-38 | 37-38 |
| Pants/Bibs (Unisex) | |||||||
| Waist | 26-28 | 28-30 | 31-33 | 34-36 | 37-39 | 40-42 | 44 |
| Hip | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 | 43-45 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 56 |
| Inseam (reg) | 28 | 29.5 | 31 | 32.5 | 33 | 33.5 | 34.5 |
| Inseam (short) | 26 | 27.5 | 29 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 32.5 |
| Inseam (long) | 30 | 31.5 | 33 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36.5 |
| Gloves (Unisex) | |||||||
| Girth | 6.5-7 | 7-7.5 | 8-8.5 | 9-9.5 | 10-10.5 | ||
| Parkas/Jackets/Sweaters/Tops (Women's) | |||||||
| Size | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 14-16 | ||
| Bust | 30-32 | 32-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | ||
| Sleeve | 29-30 | 30-31 | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | ||
| Pants/Bibs (Women's) | |||||||
| Size | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 14-16 | ||
| Waist | 22-24 | 24-26 | 27-29 | 30-32 | 33-35 | ||
| Hip | 33-35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | 44-46 | ||
| Inseam (reg) | 27.5 | 28.5 | 30 | 31.5 | 32 | ||
| Inseam (short) | 25.5 | 26.5 | 28 | 29.5 | 30 | ||
| Inseam (long) | 29.5 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 34 | ||
| Gloves (Women's) | |||||||
| Girth | 6-6.5 | 6.5-7 | 7.5-8 | 8.5-9 | |||
Kid's Sizing (boys & girls)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Age | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10-12 | 13-15 |
| Chest | 24-26 | 26-28 | 28-30 | 30-32 | 32-34 |
| Waist | 19-21 | 21-23 | 23-25 | 25-27 | 27-29 |
| Hip | 24-26 | 26-28 | 28-30 | 30-32 | 32-34 |
| Inseam | 17-18 | 19-20 | 21-22 | 23-25 | 26-28 |
| Sleeve | 22-24 | 24-25 | 25-26 | 26-28 | 28-30 |
| Height (in.) | 36-42 | 42-48 | 48-54 | 54-60 | 60-65 |
| Weight (lbs.) | 35-42 | 42-50 | 50-60 | 70-90 | 90-115 |
Garment Sizing Information
The charts above will help you select the proper size.
If you have questions, please call us.
Care Instructions
Marmot does not recommend dry cleaning for any of our products. Gore-Tex® fabric products, MemBrain® fabric products, down insulated products, and fleece are all machine washable. You should use a commercial front loading machine and follow the care instructions.
Reviews and comments
on 2/16/10.
After quite a bit of online tent review study and a lot of deliberation, I just picked up my Limelight 2 tent. Web descriptions and video did not do it justice. This tent was a steal under $190 with footprint and gear loft. I just switched from a M.H. Viperine 2, which cost almost $60 more, did not come with a footprint (extra $40) or gear loft. I sold the sucker and bought this.
The Marmot has more floor space and headroom, more usable vestibule area, and better ventilation, all with a lifetime warranty. After setting up in living room I discovered the close-able roof vent built into the rear of the rain fly. Real cool feature, I wonder why it does not show up in any descriptions? I also really like the way the fly attaches to the tent with adjustable buckles- a taut fly only takes about 5 seconds and can be easily done in the dark. Lastly, the clip system that attaches the tent body to the poles keeps the fly (and unwanted condensation) off of the tent. I am now impatiently waiting for my first field test.
I will not being sharing this with anyone despite the size- it will be my backcountry palace!
Marmot you just earned a loyal customer- Thanks!
on 8/9/10.
08/09/10
I just purchase the Limelight 2 and took a 11 day, 10 night excurson and 75 miles+, in the Kit Carson Forest, NM with my son in the Taos & Cimmaron area. I concur what was just stated. The ease of set up, ability to withstand storms, size with enough room for two, ability to sit up, change clothes etc., make it a great bargain I have only one concern. During the 11 days, we had 6 days straight of intense rains, wind and hail. Monsoon season came with a vengeance. The only problem I had, was during a very intense rain storm, the rain hitting the ground would splash fine droplets of water driving thru the screen from all sides. This caused the sleeping bags to get wet and damp. I don't understand why this fine tent does not have a flap to cover up the surrounding screen to keep out the moisture. Maybe one solution, would be to lower the fly closer down to the ground and the tent. But I never got the chance.
Anyway, I have two solutions for getting instructions setting up the tent. The tent bag has the instructions sewn into the bag. Second, I called a very helpful customer service person at marmot. She was able to PDF the instructions via email. If you have any questions give them a call at 888-357-3262
on 2/17/10.
I just purchased the 2 person limelight tent. Excellent product all around. Just wish there was an online guide demonstrating the best method of setting up the tent with the included foot-print and rain fly. Not sure if it makes more sense to use the buckles from the foot-print or tent when connecting the rain-fly. Will have to experiment with the best way to setup the tent. Be nice if there were 2 more pegs and string included to tie down the rain fly at the ends of the tent in the midpoint. Would definitely recommend this tent to a friend.
on 2/18/10.
This tent absolutely rocks. I had originally purchased a Nyex on line, but they accidently sent me a Limelight. I'm not at all unhappy with the mistake.
This tent fits well in my pack, sets up in no time, and has taken anything I've thrown at it. It's been completely waterproof in a violent overnight thunderstorm which dropped 2" of rain. It protected me on the AT in December when a black bear decided to investigate our campsite (no, PA bears don't completely hibernate). And I was nice and cozy when the thermometer dropped to 5 degrees F and the wind chill was 15 degrees below. I woke up that morning to 3 1/2 inches of new snow, but the Limelight came through with flying colors!
Every once in a while you purchase something that makes you say,"That's the best hundred bucks I've spent in a long time." Well, that's the Limelight. Yeah, I paid $99.95 for mine with free shipping! That included a gear loft and footprint, and yes, the tent was brand new! You could spend more, but I doubt you could do better for the money. That's what I call value!
on 3/19/10.
Where did you find this tent for under $100? I am interested in buying one.
on 1/27/11.
they accidently sent him the wrong tent, like he said. i assume that the tent he was going to buy was 99.95.
on 9/20/10.
it looks like she got it for $100 due to shipping errors (was supposed to get a different tent)
on 3/17/10.
I recently purchased this tent. I got to try it out on a scuba diving trip in florida I stayed for 3 nights in the tent. the first two nights it was thunder storming. My friend and I stayed in it and we were very comfortable sleeping in it. there was no moisture in the tent at all, no condensation, and the rainfly protected me extremely well against the wind and rain. It is an awesome tent! I couldn't believe how inexpensive this tent was, for how great it is. I would absolutely recommend this tent to a friend or a stranger, or anyone looking for a great new tent.
on 3/29/10.
Great tent!!
on 4/3/10.
Limelight 2P -----Just purchased one, how about a owners manual or a web site for someone to properly put this tent up. I could really use one!
on 4/7/10.
i've had this tent now for about 2 years, and i love it... i'm a pretty big guy 6'2" 240lbs, and i fit great... just enough room for me and my gear, or me and my girl (luckly shes small)... i've taken this tent everywhere, and just last year i was in the high sierras (fishing) and got stuck in a rainstorm, and not one drop on water got in. great workmanship, easy to set up, and a great price. i also just purchased the Den 4P, can't wait to try it out. keep posted for a review...
on 4/19/10.
I purchased this tent from REI and have not yet used it for any camping trips. I have, however, attempted to erect the tent on three occasions. Each time I have run into problems with the pole straps & pole ends.... do the pole ends go through both of the brass gussets or not??? were among my questions. The corners are messy since there are two sets of clips at each corners.
Earlier this afternoon I called your support and spoke with a rep. He immediately said that there was a video on the website that discussed how to set up the Limelight 2 & 3. We both failed to find this video, no matter how long we searched.
I am sure that when I purchased the tent there was a video that, indeed, discussed how to set things up, where did it go? Is it possible to get a copy of it?
I have purchased many great Marmot products and have been pleased with them all.....until now. As Mr. Peter Borchardt said, in his evaluation," Just wish there was an online guide demonstrating the best method of setting up the tent with the included foot-print and rain fly."
This product is well made from great materials and a great desigh. I would just like to be able to set it up and be sure that I am doing it correctly.
As was mentioned by others in their comments, a video or a manual would be very helpful and would certainly assure owners of years of pleasure.
Sincerely,
TomRTe4t
on 5/22/10.
Same. I just got the tent. I managed to set it up but it wasn't until I found some obscure video on youtube that I learned that the short pole goes over the main poles. Also what is that strange metal tube that comes with the stakes? and the rope with the plastic things on the ends? How are those used? It would be so awesome if they took 5 seconds to make a video or an owners manual just to say what pieces come with it. And although I know how the rain fly is supposed to be oriented with the tent, maybe theres some trick to tying it to the ground that I wont ever know. Or how best to use the foot print.
The tent seems intuitive enough, but you never know, like why does it come with 11 stakes? Are they just throwing in extras? or are all of them supposed to be used? I could sleep in this tent fine for the rest of my life knowing what I do know, but i still want to know these things so I can use it how it was supposed to be used.
Marmot please do something about this.
on 5/27/10.
I'm with him - a quick video or some instructional photos would be very helpful (similar to Curly's but more informative and granular). I've been using the tent with great results, but would like the insight of the design team to tell us why they chose to fit the staking loops where they did (maybe they know something i don't!)
For instance, the loops on each corner about 3/4 of the way up the fly - what are they for or what is a good example of their use?
During their testing, did they find the tent is much better served using the low loops to stake the bottom of the fly, or does it wind up a waste of time?
Is there any recommendations on how best to stake the tent itself using the various holes at the corners (belt like)?
sure do love this tent though (i got it in the dark cedar color which is awesome).
on 6/8/10.
The extra set of plastic clips on the footprint allow you to clip the footprint to the rain fly if you are setting up minimal with just the footprint and the poles and the rain fly.
on 3/15/11.
First off I don't own this tent but I'm pretty sure I can answer some of your questions based on having used a bunch of other tents (MSR, Sierra Designs, Mountain Hardwear, etc.) The metal tube is probably a sleeve that comes standard with many tents and is for broken tent poles; If you end of bending a tent pole too far you slide the sleeve over the pole where it's bent to prevent further damage to the poles/tent. The extra rope (probably parachute cord?) is likely to be some extra guy lines, useful for attaching to the rain fly if you're expecting very windy conditions. If the number of extra stakes correspond to the number of guy lines then you have an explanation of why you have more than 5 stakes, however it's entirely probable that marmot went out of their way to take care of you in case you lose or bend some stakes. You'll end up doing this eventually, I promise. Enjoy!
on 5/16/10.
I just picked up my Limelight 2p last night from Adventure 16 in San Diego for $131.98! It was nice to see it pop up as a special after watching it on the net for a while.
This morning I set it up on my living room with great success. I took my time and had it up in about 10 minutes, but future set-up will probably be about ½ that. This is the first time I have set-up or owned a tent with aluminum poles, at first I was scared I would fold one up and destroy it, but they are quite flexible. The quality of materials looks great and this should be the last tent I buy for a long time.
One thing that I might worry about in the future, and I knew this going into the deal, is how long will the window in the vestibule stay clear before it looks like the back window of a Fiat convertible? Also, will packing the tent and fly in a compression bag cause any harm to the window? Since I will be using this tent for motorcycle camping, I may pack items separately so I can be more efficient with my packing.
on 5/19/10.
Steve, The window should not discolor or haze over anytime soon. It is the damage from UV raysthat causes that, and unless you leave it set up outdoors for extremely extended times, it will be fine. Packing it in a compression sack will not hurt it, either. In fact, if you fold it the same way each time you store it, you will risk creating weakness in the material by repeated folding... Kinda like a piece of paper...
Good Luck and enjoy...
on 5/26/10.
The short piece of orange pipe is and the other items make up a repair kit. If you should break a pole, you can slide the little 'sleeve' over the broken pole and continue your trip. The other parts are misc. repair items. Yes, it comes an extra stake or two.
on 6/8/10.
We think the outer tab loops 3/4 of the way up on each seam of the fly are to allow tying down with cords and stakes for additional stability in bad weather, and/or for staking down with lines if you only use the fly together with the footprint as your shelter. The inner velcro tags are for attaching the fly to the tent poles.
on 5/17/10.
rei is about to have this tent on sale for $129.99! next week during their anniversary sale.
on 5/22/10.
Just bought this at adventure 16, rei was a madhouse. Don't really know why everyone is looking for instructions. This is one of the simplest tents I have ever put up. Extend the poles cross them over the tent and put them in the brass holes. Clip the clips on the poles and rainfly clips on and adjusts. Anyway, awesome tent at an awesome price taking it out into a rain storm this weekend and can't wait. Thank you marmot and adventure 16 for pulling the display down cause these sold out so fast.
on 5/27/10.
I am wondering a few things. For starters this is my first tent with a foot print. So I have some questions.
Do i put the footprint down with the tent every time I set it up?
If using the footprint with the rain fly do I clip the footprint to the rain fly or the tent.?
Third is I don't know how the 3 hole plastic thing is used to stake down the rain fly side flaps. I am just confused on how they are used to tighten properly.
A video would be nice or instructions .
If anyone could help I would appreciate it.
on 5/28/10.
Folks, you can access the setup video by clicking the VIDEO tab above. Here's a direct link, and a link to the video on YouTube.
on 5/30/10.
I am agreement with the other posts - Bought the tent, used it, and loved it - but I am not sure I did so correctly, there is a real need for better instructions with the tent. The tag in the bag told me to visit this site, but it has not helped.
on 5/30/10.
OK, just checked the technology section and downloaded the "guide" - a waste of time. Looking for info on how many of the stakes I use, why there are so many apparent places to put stakes, what is the best way to attach the fly using the provided tent lines, what is the optimum way to do this? Why is this all secret knowledge. When I started camping I just had a V-shaped piece of canvas and a plastic sheet. Simple, but effective. The bells and whistles are great on this tent, just not sure how to configure it.
on 6/2/10.
I had the Equinox tent and traded it in for the Limelight 2p. The Equinox was the best tent I ever had. The problems I have with the Limelight are:
* the single door that requires one person to climb over the other to get out
* tent poles slip out of foot print grommets
* can't get the rain fly taut enough, seems to slack in the middle. . .looking at the diagram maybe I should pull the vestibule out toward the shorter end of the tent?
* not sure what to clip the rainfly to - the tent or foot print?
on 6/2/10.
I took this tent on a one week Grand Canyon river trip last month. It withstood a wicked all night long windstorm no problem. It didn't really rain so that aspect wasn't tested. Overall I really like it. It is easy to set up and is roomy. But I have two suggestions for future versions. Put loops at the end of the tent body straps where the poles go in so that the stakes go through the tent and not just the footprint. Put a second tie-back on the fly so that both sides of the fly can be pulled back. I will likely make these modifications myself otherwise I'm very happy with the tent.
on 6/2/10.
Overall I really like this tent. I took it on a week long Grand Canyon river trip for its maiden voyage last month. It withstood a wicked all night windstorm with no problems. It didn't really rain so that wasn't tested. It is easy to set up and it's roomy. But, I would suggest two additions for the future versions. Put loops on the end of the tent straps where the poles go in so that the stakes go through both the tent and the footprint. Add a second tie-back on the fly so that both sides can be tied back. I will probably make these modifications myself.
This tent is a good value for the price. Thanks.
on 6/8/10.
This is a great tent for the price!
Rain fly really effective, particularly with the side panels are staked out using the loops midway on each side---no condensation!
The instructions mounted in the carry bag are quite clear except for the weird tube, which now I know is for repair thanks to one of the previous comments.
One gripe: the plastic rings which hold the center of the crossed poles broke the second time we set up and we are careful when we set up; we don't "force" anything.
Two questions:
1) How do we get a new plastic ring?
2) How can we get extra stakes? Could not find anything on the site.
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