ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3P vs Marmot Crane Creek 3P
Quick verdict
Winner: ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3P
- ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3P: Two adults with gear, or three people on pads.
- Marmot Crane Creek 3P: Two adults with gear, or three on pads, in 3-season weather.
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ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3P review
Best for: Two adults with gear, or three people on pads
A roomy, light 3-person dome with two doors, two vestibules, aluminum poles and a full fly; the 48 in center height means sitting, not standing.
The Lynx 3 has a 90 x 84 in floor (52 sq ft) and a 48 in center height on two 9.5 mm aluminum poles with clips. Two doors open onto two vestibules with 20 sq ft of storage, and the 75D polyester fly has a 1500 mm coating. Minimum weight is 6 lb 8 oz (7 lb 3 oz total) and it packs to 6 x 23 in.
Good
- 90 x 84 in floor (52 sq ft) with two doors and two vestibules
- Freestanding two-pole aluminum frame with clips
- Full-coverage fly with a 1500 mm coating
Watch for
- 48 in center height: you sit up to change, you don't stand
Specs from ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3 product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonMarmot Crane Creek 3P review
Best for: Two adults with gear, or three on pads, in 3-season weather
A freestanding 3-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, aluminum poles and a full-coverage fly; snug at 41.5 sq ft for car campers with big airbeds.
The Crane Creek 3P has a 41.5 sq ft floor (88 x 63 in on the Amazon listing) and a 46 in peak on 7000-series aluminum poles. Two D-shaped doors open onto two vestibules, and the seam-taped floor sits under a full-coverage fly. Marmot no longer lists it on its own site, and retailer weights disagree, so treat the weight as approximate.
Good
- Two D-doors and two vestibules for exits and gear storage
- Full-coverage fly and seam-taped floor
- 7000-series aluminum poles; freestanding
Watch for
- 63 in wide floor and 46 in peak: snug for three, sit-up height
- Footprint not included
Specs from Backcountry Marmot Crane Creek 3P page, Amazon.com listing and Camp Catskill Crane Creek 3P spec page, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3-Person Tent | Marmot Crane Creek 3-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $160 | $299 |
| Capacity | 3-person | 3-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season+ | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 90 x 84 in, 52 sq ft | 88 x 63 in, 41.5 sq ft |
| Peak height | 48 in | 46 in |
| Weight | 6.5 lb trail | 6.17 lb |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | clips | clips |
| Rain fly | full coverage | full coverage |
| Packed size | 6 x 23 in | not listed |
Green marks the better figure where more (or less) is plainly better. Weights and ice claims are the makers’ own figures.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3P leads on price, floor and peak height. The two are even on weather rating, doors and vestibules. It also has the lower listed price. ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 3P: A roomy, light 3-person dome with two doors, two vestibules, aluminum poles and a full fly; the 48 in center height means sitting, not standing. Marmot Crane Creek 3P: A freestanding 3-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, aluminum poles and a full-coverage fly; snug at 41.5 sq ft for car campers with big airbeds.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker’s product page and retailer spec sheets, linked under each review. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested these products. Check the listing for the exact version you are buying.
Where do these prices come from?
These are recorded Amazon prices. Check the listings for current price and availability.
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