Deep-Dive Review: Marmot Limelight 3 Tent
For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat
Tents are one of the most critical pieces of gear for backcountry travel. Backpacker’s experts evaluate the best tents on the market every year—whether your style is ultralight, car camping, or mountaineering, these shelters will give you safety from the storm.
For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat
A portable three-person tent for deep backcountry adventures
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