- 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:
- Alpenglow (9412)
- Hatch/Dark Cedar (4260)
- 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 / 17.8 x 45.7 cm
- Vestibule Area:9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m
- Tent Poles:3 / DAC Press-Fit 9.0mm
- Floor Area:32 sq ft / 2.97 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
- Sidewall Material:75d Polyester Taffeta 190T 1800PU
- Colors:
DAC
DAC 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: The Limelight 2P Tent
Marmot's own Curly shows off the Limelight 2P Tent.
Reviews and comments
on 3/26/12.
I have the previous (2008) generation, which is very simular except for the door. I have been living in it for 3 years in New Mexico and it has held up very well. The sun has finally damaged it beyond repair and i will be replacing it with the new model. This is a wet tent in heavy or blowing rain. The end panels are too low to keep out blown rain/snow or rain splashing on hard ground after dropping off the fly. I managed to break the plastic clip that couples the poles, but a call from a friend in California to Marmot got replacements immediately into the mail Great service!
on 3/27/12.
I've found if you add a short piece of para cord to the ends of the fly and stake it down before a downpour it will keep most of the back splash from coming into the tent during hard weather.
all in all a great tent for the price, well made & easy set-up, well vented.
on 4/3/12.
Hi,
I would like to know how many stake are including into the packaging of the tent limelight 2 p, we couldn´t find this information on the web page.
Best regards,
ChV
on 5/16/12.
The Limelight 2P backpacking and camping tent comes with 8-10 stakes.
on 5/27/12.
It comes with 11, just bought one this week. Going on a practice run next weekend to get familiar with my new gear.
on 5/27/12.
My Limelight 2P (ordered in October, 2011 from CampMor) came with 11 stakes and 5 guy lines and, from what I can tell, I need 13 stakes and 7 guy lines to properly stake and guy it out with the rain fly on. Either I am doing something wrong, or I need 2 more stakes and 2 more guy lines.
on 6/11/12.
Under normal conditions you only need the basic stakeouts. Our tents include many extra pull outs that are higher up on the tent, which can be used up to extremely high wind conditions. If you want to get a full set of stakes you can buy stakes at outdoor stores.
Guy lines can be cut to fit or you can make more. For extra guy lines, just buy 3 or 4 mil paracord. After you cut it, carefully melt the paracord ends with a match or lighter to keep it from fraying. (Always keep open flame away from your tent.)
on 4/17/12.
After watching the set up video and waiting less than a week for my tent to arrive, it took me less than 10 minutes to erect the tent which translates to less than five minutes the next time. Either I misread the dimensions, but the packaging exceeds 18 inches in length, more like 24 inches. I'll likely re-pack tent and components to reduce length, no worries. It was likely a shortcoming buying a tent online, it lack instructions. There are several "bits" which are likely useful but without instructions its a best guess.
on 5/8/12.
I bought a Limelight 2P in the spring of 2011 to use for cyclo-touring. I love it. It's performed as advertised. Easy, light, reliable. The included footprint is a plus. My son bought a different tent that didn't include the footprint and it was a pain (to make one or to find one that was reasonably priced... haven't yet).
I used it on a 10-day solo trip and it was perfect, with room for my panniers inside the tent. I was worried that on the 3-week tour of Nova Scotia with my wife, we would find it too cramped for two people. We didn't. It kept us dry and comfortable.
My only request is a 2-door model of the same size. For two people, that would be a big plus.
on 5/8/12.
I am an assistant Scout Master for my son's Boy Scout Troop and I have tried several tents over the years. I really like poles on this tent. They are very easy to set up, and I like how the tent clips onto them, instead of having to feed them through sleeves. The tent goes up so quickly that even a geezer such as myself can maintain some camping cred with the Scouts. The first night that I used it was a typical, damp and cool, NW evening, but there was zero condensation or rain in the tent in the morning. The small vestibule kept the grass in front of the door dry so I didn't get wet when I was getting in and out. I did put a trash bag down to use a door mat. Two people could sleep in the tent if they were quite friendly, but I use this as a one person tent and I think that it is great for that purpose.
on 5/11/12.
I attended an FGL Atmosphere Camp on the top of Grouse Mtn. Experiential learning is part of how it's done and gives us a better learning experience. I don't think anyone expected the amount of snow we got in fact Weather Network reported rain. I've never winter camped, always wanted to as a seasoned camper and knew this was definitely going to happen. It snowed all day and night (-9), and Marmot had supplied us with gear to make this happen comfortably.
I was given the Limelight 2P tent and a Sawtooth bag (-9C) and ran outside to make it happen. Setting the tent up in snow conditions was quick and easy with all the features they have on the tent. My concerns were with staying warm as the evening temperature dropped and the snow continued. I made sure to peg out the fly properly as suggested to allow a flow of warm air to create a barrier. Looking out in the morning, ice had formed on the inside of the fly only and not in the tent. I was warm and cozy all night.
Most customers would never choose a Limelight for winter camping but I can attest to it's performance and comfort in those conditions. Thanks for the gear guys! Sorry it was wet when I gave it back.
on 5/16/12.
I bought this tent in 2008 for backpacking. I have been through some serious rainstorms, and this tent doesnt leak at all. I've camped in 25 degree weather in Colorado and woke up to ice on the outside of the tent and it always holds up. I have experience with many a tent, and this is the only one where you can wake up in any weather or temperature and have zero condensation on the inside. Love it! I would recommend it to anyone!
on 5/20/12.
Hi guys,
I recently purchased this tent and noticed there is a sort blue cylinder that came with it. Its the same DAC tubing the poles are made out of but a slightly larger diameter and about 5 inches long. I can't figure out what its for. Does anyone know what it's used for?
on 5/30/12.
Hi Jesse. The 5" blue tube is a splint for repairing a broken pole in the field.
on 5/26/12.
Are there any major differences between the Limelight 2p and the Aura 2p besides and extra vestibule/door and an ounce in weight? It seems like the Aura has more netting/better ventilation but that doesn't seem to justify the Aura 2p costing +$100 more than the limelight 2p? It seems like the limelight is a much better deal since you get the the Footprint and Gear loft free. Does anyone have any ideas on this?
on 5/31/12.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of both tents.
http://marmot.com/compare/118/1577/14506
The Aura has the features that you mentioned, plus a couple of extra square feet of floor space and the ability to pack and pitch with ‘barebones’ set up (with only the fly and poles). That said, the Limelight is a great tent and a great deal.
The Aura has a couple of extra square feet inside
on 6/5/12.
Would this be suitable to use as a 4 season tent in winter in the alps or smaller mountains?
on 6/11/12.
The limelight is a 3 season tent. It is not designed to carry a snow load. It is a strong structure and good in average winds, but its not designed for extreme conditions. Also, due to the large amount of mesh, it's not good for very cold conditions. The Thor is designed for extreme conditions if you are looking for something more suitable for the Alps. http://marmot.com/products/thor_2p
It is a 4-season tent, and you need the stronger poles during the winter.
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