Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent Review

Our Verdict: Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

The best-built and most weatherproof tent in the group, worth the premium if you camp in real weather.

A full-coverage fly over strong aluminum poles and a 3000 mm-coated floor make it the one tent here that shrugs off heavy rain and hail, which earns the near-4-season label.

What's the bottom line?

Aluminum alloy poles (roughly 14.5 and 12 mm) give a much better strength-to-weight than fiberglass.

Fully seam-taped with uniform stitching throughout.

We rode out a night of hard rain and a bit of hail bone dry, which no Coleman in this test would have managed. It is heavy and it costs, so I only reach for it when the forecast looks rough.

Shaun, Top-Notch field tester

Reasons to buy:

• Full-coverage fly keeps you dry
• Aluminum poles, real durability
• Fully taped seams
• Two doors and two vestibules

Reasons to avoid:

• Most expensive tent here
• Slower to pitch than a partial-fly dome
• Heavy at 17.6 lb

Our Analysis, Comparisons, and Test Results

The Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent scored 87 out of 100 overall.

It is strongest on durability/workmanship and weakest on value for money.

Here is how it did on every metric we tested, with exactly how each score compares to the rest of the field.

Value for Money

Priced well above the Coleman and CORE options, so the value score is the lowest here.

You are paying for aluminum poles, a full fly and taped seams rather than more floor space.

A limited lifetime warranty helps justify the outlay for people who camp often.

Poor value if you only camp a couple of fair-weather weekends; strong value if weather is a real factor.

Value for Money	Rating
Best in test	10/10
Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent	6/10
Category average	7.8/10
Worst in test	6/10

Ease of Use

Freestanding with color-coded, well-sorted poles, but the full fly takes longer than a partial-fly dome.

Two doors and two vestibules mean more staking and guying to set up properly.

But here is the catch:

Zippers are designed not to snag on door fabric or mesh, which speeds real-world use.

Best pitched by two people; solo setup is doable but slower.

Ease of Use	Rating
Best in test	10/10
Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent	7/10
Category average	8.4/10
Worst in test	7/10

Durability/Workmanship

Aluminum alloy poles (roughly 14.5 and 12 mm) give a much better strength-to-weight than fiberglass.

Fully seam-taped with uniform stitching throughout.

The catenary-cut floor is a heavier 150 denier nylon than the walls, so it resists abrasion and ground water.

OutdoorGearLab and owners rate it a well-built tent that lasts many seasons with care.

Durability/Workmanship	Rating
Best in test	10/10
Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent	10/10
Category average	7.4/10
Worst in test	6/10

Comfort

About 83 sq ft of floor with a tall 76 in peak and near-vertical walls.

Two doors mean nobody has to climb over sleepers for a night trip out.

Two vestibules keep boots and packs out of the sleeping area.

As with all of these, six is optimistic; four adults plus gear is the comfortable real number.

Comfort	Rating
Best in test	10/10
Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent	9/10
Category average	8.5/10
Worst in test	7/10

Weather Resistance

Full-coverage 68 denier ripstop fly with a waterproof coating sheds rain top to bottom.

The 150 denier floor carries a 3000 mm coating, well above the walls, for wet ground.

Owners report staying dry through heavy rain and even hail.

The strongest weather score here; the closest thing to a storm-ready family tent in this list.

Weather Resistance	Rating
Best in test	10/10
Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent	10/10
Category average	7/10
Worst in test	5/10

Should You Buy the Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent?

The best-built and most weatherproof tent in the group, worth the premium if you camp in real weather.

It is best suited to campers who see real rain and wind and want gear that lasts.

Want to know the best part?

The big win: Full-coverage fly keeps you dry.

The main compromise: Most expensive tent here.

We scored it 87 out of 100.

What Other 6 Person Tents Should You Consider?

Not sold on this one? A few others from our testing are worth a look.

The The North Face Wawona 6 Tent is our best vestibule tent. A hugely livable tent with a garage-sized vestibule and great ventilation, held back only by a partial roof fly.

The Kelty Wireless 6-Person Tent is our best waterproof tent. A mid-priced dome with the standout feature of a full rainfly, so it stays dry where most tents in this range do not.

The Coleman Skydome 6-Person Tent is our best overall. A fast-pitching, roomy family tent that nails setup and value but only holds up in fair-weather conditions.

Specifications

Capacity	6 (comfortable for about 4 adults)
Floor area	83 sq ft
Peak height	76 in
Weight	17.6 lb
Poles	Aluminum alloy (14.5 and 12 mm)
Rainfly	Full coverage, seam-taped
Doors / vestibules	2 doors, 2 vestibules
Floor coating	150d, 3000 mm

Conclusion: Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

After testing it against the other top 6 person tents, the Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent earns its place as our best 4-season 6-person tent pick.

Its standout strength: Full-coverage fly keeps you dry.

So:

The main thing to weigh before you buy: Most expensive tent here.

If you want campers who see real rain and wind and want gear that lasts, it belongs at the top of your shortlist.

Still comparing? See exactly where the Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent ranks against the full field in our 10 Best 6 Person Tents guide.

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