Marmot Crane Creek 3P vs Marmot Tungsten 3P
Quick verdict
Winner: Marmot Crane Creek 3P
- Marmot Crane Creek 3P: Two adults with gear, or three on pads, in 3-season weather.
- Marmot Tungsten 3P: Two adults with gear, or three people on pads.
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Marmot 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 AmazonMarmot Tungsten 3P review
Best for: Two adults with gear, or three people on pads
A light, freestanding 3-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, aluminum poles and a full fly; the 46.1 in peak means sitting, not standing.
The Tungsten 3 is a freestanding dome on two Velocity HD aluminum poles with color-coded clips. It has a 40.9 sq ft floor, a 46.1 in peak, two D-doors, two vestibules and a full-coverage fly, and Marmot includes a footprint. Minimum weight is 6 lb 0.3 oz and it packs to 23.2 x 7.1 in, so it also works as a backpacking tent.
Good
- Two D-doors and two vestibules: each sleeper gets an exit and gear space
- Full-coverage fly (68D polyester, 1800 mm per the listing); footprint included
- Aluminum poles with color-coded clips; 6 lb 0.3 oz minimum
Watch for
- 46.1 in peak: sit-up height only
- 40.9 sq ft floor is snug for three adults
Specs from Marmot Tungsten 3-Person (Spring 2026) product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | Marmot Crane Creek 3-Person Tent | Marmot Tungsten 3-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $299 | $329 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity | 3-person | 3-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season+ | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 88 x 63 in, 41.5 sq ft | 40.9 sq ft |
| Peak height | 46 in | 46.1 in |
| Weight | 6.17 lb | 6.02 lb trail |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | clips | clips |
| Rain fly | full coverage | full coverage |
| Packed size | not listed | 23.2 x 7.1 in |
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 Marmot Crane Creek 3P leads on price and floor. The two are even on weather rating, peak height, doors and vestibules. It also has the lower listed price. 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. Marmot Tungsten 3P: A light, freestanding 3-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, aluminum poles and a full fly; the 46.1 in peak means sitting, not standing.
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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