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Snugpak | Scorpion 3 | Tent | 3 Person | 5000mm 100% Waterproof Outer

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  • Nylon,Polyester
  • Ultra Compact 3 person tent with compression storage bag
  • Pack Weight 7.4lb, Trail Weight: 6.4lb, (fly,poles,inner tent), Pack Size: 17x8in
  • Inner Tent constructed of 190t Nylon with Polyester Mesh, 50D Polyester No-See-Um-Mesh
  • Lightweight anodised aluminum poles (7001) with pressfit connectors
  • 1 Door, 3 Vents, all seams are taped and sealed

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The Scorpion 3 by Snugpak is stalwart three-person base camp and expedition tent when a semi-permanent camp is required. The Scorpion design is a ‘Fly-first’ pitch tent that allows quick and easy set-up in difficult and remote areas using an opposing pole design, protecting you all year round from severe weather conditions. A tried and tested favourite of mountaineers, climbers and campers, the Scorpion 3 has an impressive floor space, measuring 2.25m long and 1.75m wide, as well as 1.1m of headspace, creating ample room for three people in a top-toe sleeping arrangement. There is also a spacious front porch for storing equipment. In an emergency, the Scorpion 3 can accommodate six people sitting,

The Snugpak Scorpion 3 is an easily pitched, angled profile tent with an extremely small packsize and a mere trail weight of around 2.9kg. Accompanied by DAC Aluminium Poles, it is designed not to take up valuable space and weight in your pack. When travelling on fast and light ventures, the tent design allows individuals to keep different components in each of their packs. This spreads the weight across more than one person. The Scorpion 2 is ideal for base camping and expedition use with the Softie Osprey 15 Sleeping Bag.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the tent for its waterproofness, weight, and value. They mention that it's a fly first design that keeps the sleeping space dry and prevents condensation buildup. They're also happy with quality, space, and ease of setup. However, some customers are mixed on warmth and size.

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63 customers mention60 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tent. They mention that it is a really strong tent, well made, and provides a dependable shelter. The tent is completely waterproof and holds up in winds. However, some customers have reported that the stakes are good but flimsy. Overall, this is rated highly by customers and is regarded as a great product.

"...and I see them lasting a long time as it is a tougher rubberized type of material. The poles almost assembled themselves as I picked them up...." Read more

"...While techicaly a 3-season tent, this tent stands up to moderate snow just fine, and the mesh interior still retains quite a bit of your body..." Read more

"...Once you finish the inside and stake it down for real, it felt incredibly sturdy then...." Read more

"...This is a REALLY strong tent.2.) This tent can take a lot of wind and rain, and you’ll be oblivions to it from inside.3.)..." Read more

36 customers mention32 positive4 negative

Customers find the tent easy to set up. They mention that the rain fly is easy to erect, and the tent is easy both to set and tear down. They also appreciate the simple setup and the ability to set the rainfly first and then the tent next.

"...This tent is a fly first pitch. Erecting the fly was easy. The next step is to enter the tent and place the toggles to support the inner tent...." Read more

"...completely, touching the ground on all sides and the inner tent attaches easily to the inside by hooking it to several attachment points...." Read more

"...The rainfly sets up first, which is nice since it's not the entire tent you're dealing with erecting with the poles...." Read more

"...a tarp when possible as I find them more comfortable and easier to set up and pack up...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers like the space provided by the tent. They say the interior is spacious enough to change clothes while crouching, and the vestibule provides more storage space for gear and wet clothes. It has enough room for an air mattress and a dog bed, and can fit two people comfortably with luggage. The vestibul is very large and provides extra protection from the weather.

"...While that leaves part of the vestibule exposed to rain, the vestibule is very large and even having half of it dry leaves a lot of dry area...." Read more

"...Very roomy and I love the tent! 3 big vents that will not allow rain inside. The entire width of the walls is lined with pockets...." Read more

"...There is plenty of space for two plus gear, and I would not want three people in it.4.)..." Read more

"...I also love the large vestibule with plenty of room for dry storage of packs, boots, and any other gear you want to keep dry but not necessarily..." Read more

17 customers mention12 positive5 negative

Customers like the weight of the tent. They mention that it's very rugged and roomy, yet lightweight. The aluminum stakes and poles are also lightweight, making it easy to set up and take down. Customers also say that the tent is light enough to ruck over long distances.

"...The poles are a very light weight aluminum, and they lock together well with barely perceptible seams which helps prevent binding when feeding them..." Read more

"...Chose this one because it is lighter and packs MUCH smaller than the USMC tent...." Read more

"...I seriously love this tent. It is a little bit heavy for regular backpacking, but about perfect for a Four-season tent...." Read more

"...It is not overly heavy by 4-season tent standards, but it will weigh in heavier than most 3-season backpacking tents with the same capacity...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tent. They say it's excellent for the price, and the weight is worth it.

"...The Scorpion 3 has relatively great value. It is one of the least expensive truly 4-season tents that is freestanding...." Read more

"...tent to anyone who want's a high end quality tent, but at a much more affordable price." Read more

"I have used this a lot since 2019 and it has been well worth the money when I purchased it...." Read more

"So let me start with the good things. This tent is incredible and a great price...." Read more

11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

Customers like the waterproofness of the tent. They mention that it's very durable, rain proof, and stays dry. The fly first design keeps the sleeping space dry and prevents condensation from building up in the sleeping area.

"...It is completely waterproof and provides a dependable shelter, which is what a tent is supposed to do. I love the quality zippers on the door...." Read more

"...It stays dry. We were out in the field when it poured back at base camp...." Read more

"...The attached guylines absorb a ton of moisture and have too much stretch for my taste and would probably freeze up...." Read more

"...Its very waterproof, you can see the water bead off it and run along the poles like rain gutters...." Read more

24 customers mention15 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the warmth of the tent. Some mention that it's very warm inside, the color holds heat well, and is a good tent for colder weather. However, others say that it gets too hot inside when the sun hits it.

"...PS-I also see this tent as being very warm especially if the sun is beating down on it. My tent got fairly warm inside as I was setting it up...." Read more

"...The poles are color coded. There is one silver pole and two green poles, and you have to match these up to the correct locations on the tent...." Read more

"...Seems like it might be a little bit warm, but I don’t have any basis for that since I haven’t tried it...." Read more

"...Set up was simple - 10 min at most - poles are clearly marked to match the corresponding sleeve...." Read more

23 customers mention15 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the tent. Some mention it's very light for its size, and compact. It has a small enough footprint that it can fit almost anywhere. However, others say that the carrying bag could be a bit larger, the vestibule is smaller than they expected, and the pieces are heavy and awkward shaped for backpacking.

"...Chose this one because it is lighter and packs MUCH smaller than the USMC tent...." Read more

"...is relatively easy, even in low light conditions, and the tent is a small enough footprint that it can fit almost anywhere...." Read more

"...The vestibule is a bit small for a 4-season tent...." Read more

"...easy to set up and tear down, it's dark so you can sleep, it's light enough to carry on a hiking trip if you are in decent shape, and the tent poles..." Read more

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Great Tent
I have used this a lot since 2019 and it has been well worth the money when I purchased it. This was used on a few backpacking trips which was a little to heavy for, but on one of those trips we had a very strong thunderstorm come through and it did GREAT!! Setup isn't the fastest compared to other tents on the market, but not the worst. With all that said, when I bought this in 2019 it was selling just under $300($289) and I wouldn't hesitate to purchased another one or a Scorpion 2 at that price. But where they are priced at now for $430, it's not worth it. For that price, there are a lot better quality and lighter tents out there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rugged, dependable tent
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017
The Scorpion 3 by Snugpak is a sturdy, two/three person severe weather tent.  It's sturdy materials and design are ideal for pitching in remote areas under all sorts of weather conditions.  The Scorpion 3 is a "fly-first" design, meaning that you setup the outer rain fly first, providing a dry interior to work from, and then install the inner tent underneath the fly.  This allows you to setup the tent during a rain storm without getting your inner tent wet. While techicaly a 3-season tent, this tent stands up to moderate snow just fine, and the mesh interior still retains quite a bit of your body heat.

At around $250 or so, the Scorpion 3 lies midway between inexpensive consumer tents and the more high-end expedition tents.  I am all about practicality, if you are looking for a heavy duty, 3-season tent, there is no substitute anywhere near this price range.  If you are planning your BOB or INCH bag and are considering a roomier tent, this is the tent for you.

Size and Weight

Sold as a three person tent, this is really more of a '2 person + gear' or '1 person, 1 dog, + gear' tent.  It will fit 3 people, but probably not comfortably, and certainly not with their gear.  The Scorpion 3 measures 2.25m long and 1.75m wide and has 1.1m of head space, meaning that an average guy can lie down and sit up comfortably.  I am 5', 9" 180lbs, and I can lie down on my back without my head or toes touching the tent. In fact, I generally camp with an ultralight cot, and the cot fits in the tent with nearly a foot of space.

At about 7 and a half pounds (3400g), the weight is the only downside to this tent.  Personally, I am willing to sacrifice a pound or two in exchange for being able to pack my gear into the tent with me and having a little bit of leg room.  Bottom line for me is size, and this tent is plenty big enough for me to sleep comfortably and store my gear out of the elements.  Speaking of sleeping in a tent... unlike most tents that filter light into the tent, the Snugpak Scorpion series inner tent is made of a thick rubberized black material that blocks light so well that even in broad daylight the inside of the tent is dark enough to sleep in.

Setup

The Scorpion 3 is a 'fly-first' design.  This simply means that you setup the outer rain fly first, and then attach the tent from inside.  The rain fly covers the tent completely, touching the ground on all sides and the inner tent attaches easily to the inside by hooking it to several attachment points.  In fair weather, the whole setup took me less than 5 minutes my first time, and by now I probably average under 3 minutes.  One trick to decrease the pitch time is to leave the inner tent attached, then all you have to do is unfold, run the poles and stake.

note: once fully assembled, you can keep the inner tent attached and just roll both pieces up and stuff it in the sack, making the next setup quicker.

Step 1:
Unfold the olive green outer fly, install the three poles and stake down.  The poles are color coded. There is one silver pole and two green poles, and you have to match these up to the correct locations on the tent. Fortunately, the sleeves for each pole are color coded to match.

When inserting the poles, insert the colored end of the pole through the colored portion of the sleeve.

Step 2:
Unfold the black inner tent and attach to the inside of the rain fly.  When inserting the inner tent, leave the screen mesh towards the opening of the rain fly. Each corner of the inner tent will have a floor attachment that attaches to the outer fly via a buckle near one of the corner poles. Don't forget to attach these corner points.

Step 3:
If you have or are expecting to have foul weather, setup the tie downs for the outer flaps and portals.

Final Thoughts
The Snugpak Scorpion line of tents are durable, well-made and purpose built.  The Scorpion 3 is an ideal tent for an extended solo backpacking trip in any weather.  I could not be more pleased with this tent!

18 Months Later...

This tent is still going strong.  It has become my go-to tent when I have the room in my pack.  In the last 18 months I've taken this on a good dozen trips, either backpacking in or boating in.  The extra room in the tent has proven to be invaluable for storing my gear in inclement weather.  The only issues I've had is with the included compression bag which ripped after the first year.  I contacted Snugpak, and they not only replaced it for free (even though I was outside of the warranty), they did not charge me shipping and tossed in a few extras as well.  I have to say, it's customer service like that that turns me into a true believer.  I also own the one person Ionosphere [[ASIN:B003U9851E Snugpak Ionosphere 1 Person Tent, Olive Green]] tent by Snugpak which I use when I need to go light.  Both of these tents are just rock solid.
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Markster
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tent ... BUT be aware of challenges obtaining the corresponding footprint!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars super
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Tent
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Tent
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2020
I really like the tent. We have used it a few times now, once in a rain storm. Easy set up, totally waterproof. Packs up nicely. Very good quality material. I would say 2 adults comfortable, 3 adults tight fit. Awesome to have the cover out front for gear, boots etc. The downside was the price, but like they say... buy once, cry once😉
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gran tienda
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5.0 out of 5 stars 良いです!
Reviewed in Japan on November 29, 2019
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