Collection Of 5 Marmot Mountain Works Gore-tex Tents 1980s Moss, Msr

Exceptionally rare complete collection of marmot gore-tex tents from the 1980s. There are 5 tents, 4 of them with original catalogs.
One of the tents is a. That was never put into production. Marmot only made three of.

The prototypes and i own two of them. Eric reynolds, a marmot co-founder, had. One of the prototypes but wore his out over the years. Some of my most prized pieces of equipment.

Favorite tents to own and use. Iâve been using a 2-person taku for 30 years.

Combine the technical features with marmotâs build quality—-they. The fabric used in the tents was revolutionary. Waterproof-breathable gore-tex fabric was made using. Unlike nylon it does not elongate or sag in heavy rains. Break down like nylon from prolonged exposure to sun light. The purchaser did have to seam seal the tents. And each tent included a tube of seam sealer. Smallest one-person to the largest 3-person. To quote the marmot catalog: âour. Burrow is the driest, most stormproof, best venting personal shelter on the. Max high point 21 inches. This tent has been gently used and.

It has been seam-sealed and is in excellent condition. According to the catalog: this is an. Exceptional shelter for bicycle touring, kayaking, alpine climbing, and quick. It is comfortable for two or is great for one person and gear. 82 inches long plus a 30 inch long.

Only produced for a couple of years. The tent has been gently used and very good condition. It was and still is one of the. Lightest 2-person, 4-season tents ever designed at only 3 lbs. Are wrapped fiberglass reinforced with graphite at stress points. 7 feet 5 inches long. Includes, also very rare, the catalog. Taku is an alaskan indian word for. Âhowling glacial windâ according to the marmot catalog.

This is marmotâs all time best. As i noted iâve used mine for 30 years.

And i will keep it. The one in this collection is in much better shape than.

Enough room for two people and all. Protected vents front and rear. Used in good condition and has been. It is unfortunate that marmot was not.

Able to put this great tent into production. After they built the three.

Prototypes eric reynolds and the design staff agreed that the retail price. Would simply be too high and the tent probably wouldnât sell. Fabric for these tents was very specialized and very expensive. Only company using the fabric.

A new coat of seam sealer. Other wise it is ready to use.

My favorite tent when there were three the group. There is room for three and most of the gear. The total weight is 7 lbs.

The front and the middle pole are. Easton aluminum poles and the back pole is a wrapped fiberglass pole, all are.

Three prototypes, actually i own number two and number three. Special proto tags listing the number of the tent. Eric reynolds had number one.

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