Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The Limelight Ultralight 3P takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Telos Evo TR3 has its own case.
| Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P | Sea to Summit Telos Evo TR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 78✓ | 74 |
| Capacity | 3 | 3 |
| Packed weight | 52.8 oz✓ | 68.3 oz |
| Floor area | 40.9 sq ft✓ | 39.8 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 12.4 /lb✓ | 9.3 /lb |
| Peak height | 46.5 in | 48.5 in✓ |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $589✓ | $600 |
| Type | Ultralight | Backpacking |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Limelight Ultralight 3P in blue, Telos Evo TR3 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P against the Sea to Summit Telos Evo TR3 is a study in priorities. The Limelight Ultralight 3P wins on low weight and floor space, and the Telos Evo TR3 pushes back on headroom.
The Limelight Ultralight 3P is 16 oz lighter, more floor area (40.9 vs 39.8 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Telos Evo TR3 is taller (48.5 vs 46.5 in peak). On the default GearScore the Limelight Ultralight 3P leads 78 to 74.
Pick the Limelight Ultralight 3P if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Telos Evo TR3 if headroom matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P. It is 16 oz lighter than the Telos Evo TR3.
The Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P. It is more floor area (40.9 vs 39.8 sq ft) than the Telos Evo TR3.
The Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P, 78 to 74 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Limelight Ultralight 3P for low weight, or the Telos Evo TR3 for headroom. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.