Backpacker February 2008 Aeros 3P Tent

Spacious and Sturdy

If you’re pursuing the middle ground – not too heavy, not too small, not too pricey – look no further. Roomy for three, the 46-square foot Aeros ranks second only to the Vista in floor space, yet it’s more than a half-pound lighter. Two bridge poles and Marmot’s unique “knees” in the crossing poles balloon the elbowroom. The vestibules (10 sq. ft. each) store three campers’ packs and gear. Color-coded tabs and curved clips make it a fast pitch. Testers liked Marmot’s multi-hole stake tabs, which improve flexibility when setting up on rocky, hard ground. The sturdy pole structure, low profile, and ample stake and guy points made it a fortress in Cascades wind and rain. “Love all that mesh – we had no condensation on nights below freezing in the Tetons,” one tester said. The sturdy rainfly nylon promises long durability.