I am looking to buy the limelight 2, anyone have any input on this tent?

I'm not familiar with Marmot tents, so can't comment on quality. At 5 lbs (remember that "minimum weight" doesn't include stakes or stuff sack), that's an awfully heavy tent, IMHO. This is, after all, a lightweight backpacking site. A number of excellent quality 2-person double wall tents run about 3 lbs., and a 2-person single wall tent (my preference) will be 2 to 2 1/4 lbs. Admittedly, the lighter double-wall tents will cost more, but your feet and knees will thank you in the long run.

The packed weight is 5lbs and the min. weight is 4lbs 10 oz. I talked to the guy at REI and he said it was a great tent. However, that is why I came to this sight so I would get real feedback and not a salespersons feedback. After everything is said and done, without the tent I am packing around 28lbs. Thanks

try the REI quarter dome set...it will save you over 2lbs

I have that tent, among other Marmot tents. With the two doors and dual vestibules, I think it's a great tent. It has a low profile and really hugs the ground when it's windy. And scouts think the design and shape are pretty cool.

You can split the weight between two people.

I don't like the door stays - they are cord locks instead of just a plastic toggle. And the gear attic is useless - it's right where you would want to sit up.

Marmot tents are very nice but like the others have suggested, they are a little on the heavy side with all of the options out there today. When I was shopping for a two-person, double-wall, free-standing tent, I ended up opting for the Montbell Thunderdome II which is also nice quality, water-tight, and much lighter than any of the 2P Marmot tents I researched.

http://montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2322155

I don't disagree with your reasoning, but I do not think the two tents are comparable - 1 vestibule and door vs. 2 of each. I'm all for the lighter weight, but there reaches a point where you're willing to make some sacrifices for comfort and ease - in this case, when your 8-year-old companion is shaking your shoulder because he wants to climb over you in the middle of the night to answer the call of nature...

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I do not have the Limelight, but I have a Twilight 2P, the same weight as the limelight. The quality is great, works like a charm in all the weather conditions I have been in with it. Have yet to experience winds over 30mph though. But rain and moist conditions it handles great. When I go UL, I would suggest a Tarptent or the Montbell previously mentioned. The tarp because this tent is a bit to heavy to be considered UL. However, I am not sure your style, it is definitely lighter weight than a lot of the other models out there.

I actually agree with your analysis. However, I did forget to mention that I use that tent as a solo shelter and only for two when I am going for several days with my wife and weight and space in our packs become an issue. If it's just me, I obviously have no pressing need for two doors. I sometimes like to use my Mountain Hardwear Skyledge III when going with another person because it has two doors, two vestibules, and two windows, but it weighs a little over 5 pounds and takes up more pack space. Love that tent though..