MSR’s most livable tent for solo backpackers and campers, the MSR Elixir 1 tent combines a fast and easy setup with generous accommodations. The versatile tent features a large vestibule for storing gear and one easy-entry door. The tent body balances breathable mesh with solid canopy fabric to deliver ventilation, warmth and privacy. Inside, a built-in gear loft keeps smaller items organized and within reach, while the glow-in-the-dark zipper pull is easy to find at night. Whether you’re frontcountry camping or trekking deeper into the wilderness, the Elixir 1 tent was built for livability at the highest level. Footprint included.
MSR’s most livable tent for solo backpackers and campers, the MSR Elixir 1 tent combines a fast and easy setup with generous accommodations. The versatile tent features a large vestibule for storing gear and one easy-entry door. The tent body balances breathable mesh with solid canopy fabric to deliver ventilation, warmth and privacy. Inside, a built-in gear loft keeps smaller items organized and within reach, while the glow-in-the-dark zipper pull is easy to find at night. Whether you’re frontcountry camping or trekking deeper into the wilderness, the Elixir 1 tent was built for livability at the highest level. Footprint included.
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MSR Elixir 1 Tent (Grey)
MSR’s most livable tent for solo backpackers and campers, the MSR Elixir 1 tent combines a fast and easy setup with generous accommodations. The versatile tent features a large vestibule for storing gear and one easy-entry door. The tent body balances breathable mesh with solid canopy fabric to deliver ventilation, warmth and privacy. Inside, a built-in gear loft keeps smaller items organized and within reach, while the glow-in-the-dark zipper pull is easy to find at night. Whether you’re frontcountry camping or trekking deeper into the wilderness, the Elixir 1 tent was built for livability at the highest level. Footprint included.
MSR’s most livable tent for solo backpackers and campers, the MSR Elixir 1 tent combines a fast and easy setup with generous accommodations. The versatile tent features a large vestibule for storing gear and one easy-entry door. The tent body balances breathable mesh with solid canopy fabric to deliver ventilation, warmth and privacy. Inside, a built-in gear loft keeps smaller items organized and within reach, while the glow-in-the-dark zipper pull is easy to find at night. Whether you’re frontcountry camping or trekking deeper into the wilderness, the Elixir 1 tent was built for livability at the highest level. Footprint included.
Last updated at 12/10/2026 02:17:16
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It's important to know the purpose of your tent. This is not an ultralight, ultrapackable DCF tent by any means. It's also not a gigantic car camping house replacement tent. It's an excellent tent for just about everything else, though. For me, it's just about the last tent I'll need, and for canoe tripping (my usual style) it's the perfect tent for me. I've also taken it backpacking (NOT thru hiking) and it's great, though I do compromise on weight elsewhere.Many of the reviews here talk about the tent's warmth. It's not a 4-season tent, but for me, who camps in the east basically from the snowmelt to May, then from late August to October, it's the ideal warmth. The two windows front and back are great, and I've camped up to November with the windows wide open, ... MoreIt's important to know the purpose of your tent. This is not an ultralight, ultrapackable DCF tent by any means. It's also not a gigantic car camping house replacement tent. It's an excellent tent for just about everything else, though. For me, it's just about the last tent I'll need, and for canoe tripping (my usual style) it's the perfect tent for me. I've also taken it backpacking (NOT thru hiking) and it's great, though I do compromise on weight elsewhere.Many of the reviews here talk about the tent's warmth. It's not a 4-season tent, but for me, who camps in the east basically from the snowmelt to May, then from late August to October, it's the ideal warmth. The two windows front and back are great, and I've camped up to November with the windows wide open, in a -10C bag. There's a single door and a roomy vestibule - larger than the Hubba Hubba 1, definitely the Copper Spur 1, and many 1-person tents I've seen out there. It fits all my gear, boots, and still got room to spare, though I do pack on the lighter side.I'm a fan of this tent because I don't hang out in my tent. Some reviewers gripe about the lack of visibility from the tent body with the fly open - but I don't, because I just leave my tent to go watch the sunrise. As well, I'm 6'2 and I don't feel cramped in this tent by any means - the storage is enough for me, which is just storing a headlamp above my head and extra toque and gloves by my feet. There are 1-person tents with more, but I like the size tradeoff.Waterproofing: It is very waterproof. It sat through three days of a mix of pouring rain and constant misting in Algonquin in October. Though the tent body was a little wet by the time I packed up, my bag and I were bone dry. The fly-and-footprint capability meant I could pack up the body dry under the fly.Some very minor gripes: the pole system feels strong and sturdy, but I would love to be able to get a few spare rotating pieces in the bag. As well, the stakes are the standard large aluminum hook-style stakes - I replaced mine with the MSR Ground Hog stakes, and would rather get those out of the box instead of the big ones.
originally posted on cascadedesigns.com
I bought this tent in the last quarter of 2017. I wanted to use it once or twice in Poland, before going to the South America for 3 months trip. I only used it once in Poland and I had no issues with this tent. Then I spent 3 months travelling across multiple places in South America where it turned out that my tent wasn't as necessary as I thought it will be. I used it approximately 5-8 times and once again I had no issues but also the weather was really good and it rained only once or twice. Tent was always dried properply after every single rain. I used it in 2019 last time outside of my house and everything was just fine. I really liked this tent a lot mostly because of the amount of the space inside considering relatively low weight. However I never had the ... MoreI bought this tent in the last quarter of 2017. I wanted to use it once or twice in Poland, before going to the South America for 3 months trip. I only used it once in Poland and I had no issues with this tent. Then I spent 3 months travelling across multiple places in South America where it turned out that my tent wasn't as necessary as I thought it will be. I used it approximately 5-8 times and once again I had no issues but also the weather was really good and it rained only once or twice. Tent was always dried properply after every single rain. I used it in 2019 last time outside of my house and everything was just fine. I really liked this tent a lot mostly because of the amount of the space inside considering relatively low weight. However I never had the chance to see what this tent is truly capable of in terms of the durability and the resistance to the rain. Why 1 star then? What's wrong? I wish I could share the videos and photos, they speak for themselves. After storing this tent for 2 more years in my wardrobe I finally used it once again. The external, waterproof layer is not usable anymore. It comes off and after 30min of light rain you can enjoy your own swimming pool inside of the tent. Considering the fact that I've used this tent not more than 15 times overall and I am that kind of a person person who's crazy about being cautious with things and I always read the instructions etc. I AM HIGHLY DISSAPOINTED. I understand this tent is not new. But it was always stored dry and I bet all my money that this particual tent has been stored in better condisions than most of the tents you are storing in your warehouses / shops and right now after using this tent for anything between 10-15 times, with almsot no exposure to the rain it's completly useless. I also understand that anything can happen. Mabye I had a bad luck I don't know. Depending on the reply of MSR I'm either willing to make a youtube video about the "quality" of this tent or I'm willing to give this tent a second chance. Looking forward to hearing from you.
originally posted on cascadedesigns.com
It is unfortunate that multiple reviewers here are getting wet in this tent because it's not necessary if you know how to use guy lines. The reviewers below William and Sooner 8 have it right but I will also explain ... beats me why MSR does not include this info in their set-up video. So when you get the tent the included guy lines are attached to the top guy loops on the sides and back of the tent. Untie and move them down to the lower loops on all 3 sides. If you forget how to tie the line onto the loop, look up "two half hitches" on the internet. Now you can stretch the fly to your stake and either use the included tensioners (nice that these are not plastic!) or use a taut line hitch to tighten your line. I really appreciate that this fly has two guy loops on ... MoreIt is unfortunate that multiple reviewers here are getting wet in this tent because it's not necessary if you know how to use guy lines. The reviewers below William and Sooner 8 have it right but I will also explain ... beats me why MSR does not include this info in their set-up video. So when you get the tent the included guy lines are attached to the top guy loops on the sides and back of the tent. Untie and move them down to the lower loops on all 3 sides. If you forget how to tie the line onto the loop, look up "two half hitches" on the internet. Now you can stretch the fly to your stake and either use the included tensioners (nice that these are not plastic!) or use a taut line hitch to tighten your line. I really appreciate that this fly has two guy loops on the sides and three on the back, plus plenty-long included lightweight cording because you can stretch the line to the stake first, then bring it up to the higher guy loops and then back down to tie it off. If the weather is going to be very windy or rainy, this brings the fly sufficiently away from the tent body. In the back, it also improves ventilation (use the middle loop) if it's going to be very hot. I have the most-recent version of this tent so perhaps these loops and guy lines have been added but I am very excited about the fly and do not get wet. I also note that seam sealing the tent is not necessary. MSR includes a seam sealant for when it's needed, which is the case with every tent but now I won't have to go out and buy some.Other stuff: I backpack with my dog in the high mountains around the American West, especially in Colorado. I have gone through 2 iterations of Big Agnes solo tent products and, due to poor quality on top of terrible customer service, I gave up on them. I am encouraged by the great reviews about MSR's customer service altho I have not had to use it yet. In my opinion, this tent design is akin to the Big Agnes Copper Spur solo tent. I like that it's not a "flashlight"or "fly creek" design that tapers down at the feet. As other people have said, it's very roomy (I am a 5'4" woman). Also, as explained in the reviews, the vestibule is huge. My dog can hang in there out of the rain (and away from me if she's soaked), or I put my backpack and gear in the vestibule when my dog gets in the tent with me. The front-entry door is plenty big enough to get in and out and you can simply reach in to get stuff instead of crawling all the way in to get your headlamp or whatever that somehow always makes it to the back in those other designs. I also like that it's light colored on top to let light in (very important for me when I'm stuck in the tent for hours due to bugs or a bad storm) yet there's privacy on the lower part of the tent body. There are two small gear pockets on the top and one on the side near the bottom - again perhaps a recent addition as it was suggested by William in 2020.There are definitely lighter solo tents out there but I have found at least 2 of them to be unreliable due to too-light materials that break or rip or collapse in very bad weather. A tent serves as an emergency shelter — don't get caught up in saving a few ounces and spending hundreds of extra dollars! This is the perfect solo tent for me and probably many others out there.
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Carry Bag | Yes |
| Waterproof Rating | 3000mm (floor fabric) |
| Trail Weight | 4 lb 1 oz |
| Packed Weight | 5 lb 2 oz |
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MSR Elixir 1 Backpacking Tent
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It's important to know the purpose of your tent. This is not an ultralight, ultrapackable DCF tent by any means. It's also not a gigantic car camping house replacement tent. It's an excellent tent for just about everything else, though. For me, it's just about the last tent I'll need, and for canoe tripping (my usual style) it's the perfect tent for me. I've also taken it backpacking (NOT thru hiking) and it's great, though I do compromise on weight elsewhere.Many of the reviews here talk about the tent's warmth. It's not a 4-season tent, but for me, who camps in the east basically from the snowmelt to May, then from late August to October, it's the ideal warmth. The two windows front and back are great, and I've camped up to November with the windows wide open, ... MoreIt's important to know the purpose of your tent. This is not an ultralight, ultrapackable DCF tent by any means. It's also not a gigantic car camping house replacement tent. It's an excellent tent for just about everything else, though. For me, it's just about the last tent I'll need, and for canoe tripping (my usual style) it's the perfect tent for me. I've also taken it backpacking (NOT thru hiking) and it's great, though I do compromise on weight elsewhere.Many of the reviews here talk about the tent's warmth. It's not a 4-season tent, but for me, who camps in the east basically from the snowmelt to May, then from late August to October, it's the ideal warmth. The two windows front and back are great, and I've camped up to November with the windows wide open, in a -10C bag. There's a single door and a roomy vestibule - larger than the Hubba Hubba 1, definitely the Copper Spur 1, and many 1-person tents I've seen out there. It fits all my gear, boots, and still got room to spare, though I do pack on the lighter side.I'm a fan of this tent because I don't hang out in my tent. Some reviewers gripe about the lack of visibility from the tent body with the fly open - but I don't, because I just leave my tent to go watch the sunrise. As well, I'm 6'2 and I don't feel cramped in this tent by any means - the storage is enough for me, which is just storing a headlamp above my head and extra toque and gloves by my feet. There are 1-person tents with more, but I like the size tradeoff.Waterproofing: It is very waterproof. It sat through three days of a mix of pouring rain and constant misting in Algonquin in October. Though the tent body was a little wet by the time I packed up, my bag and I were bone dry. The fly-and-footprint capability meant I could pack up the body dry under the fly.Some very minor gripes: the pole system feels strong and sturdy, but I would love to be able to get a few spare rotating pieces in the bag. As well, the stakes are the standard large aluminum hook-style stakes - I replaced mine with the MSR Ground Hog stakes, and would rather get those out of the box instead of the big ones.
I bought this tent in the last quarter of 2017. I wanted to use it once or twice in Poland, before going to the South America for 3 months trip. I only used it once in Poland and I had no issues with this tent. Then I spent 3 months travelling across multiple places in South America where it turned out that my tent wasn't as necessary as I thought it will be. I used it approximately 5-8 times and once again I had no issues but also the weather was really good and it rained only once or twice. Tent was always dried properply after every single rain. I used it in 2019 last time outside of my house and everything was just fine. I really liked this tent a lot mostly because of the amount of the space inside considering relatively low weight. However I never had the ... MoreI bought this tent in the last quarter of 2017. I wanted to use it once or twice in Poland, before going to the South America for 3 months trip. I only used it once in Poland and I had no issues with this tent. Then I spent 3 months travelling across multiple places in South America where it turned out that my tent wasn't as necessary as I thought it will be. I used it approximately 5-8 times and once again I had no issues but also the weather was really good and it rained only once or twice. Tent was always dried properply after every single rain. I used it in 2019 last time outside of my house and everything was just fine. I really liked this tent a lot mostly because of the amount of the space inside considering relatively low weight. However I never had the chance to see what this tent is truly capable of in terms of the durability and the resistance to the rain. Why 1 star then? What's wrong? I wish I could share the videos and photos, they speak for themselves. After storing this tent for 2 more years in my wardrobe I finally used it once again. The external, waterproof layer is not usable anymore. It comes off and after 30min of light rain you can enjoy your own swimming pool inside of the tent. Considering the fact that I've used this tent not more than 15 times overall and I am that kind of a person person who's crazy about being cautious with things and I always read the instructions etc. I AM HIGHLY DISSAPOINTED. I understand this tent is not new. But it was always stored dry and I bet all my money that this particual tent has been stored in better condisions than most of the tents you are storing in your warehouses / shops and right now after using this tent for anything between 10-15 times, with almsot no exposure to the rain it's completly useless. I also understand that anything can happen. Mabye I had a bad luck I don't know. Depending on the reply of MSR I'm either willing to make a youtube video about the "quality" of this tent or I'm willing to give this tent a second chance. Looking forward to hearing from you.
It is unfortunate that multiple reviewers here are getting wet in this tent because it's not necessary if you know how to use guy lines. The reviewers below William and Sooner 8 have it right but I will also explain ... beats me why MSR does not include this info in their set-up video. So when you get the tent the included guy lines are attached to the top guy loops on the sides and back of the tent. Untie and move them down to the lower loops on all 3 sides. If you forget how to tie the line onto the loop, look up "two half hitches" on the internet. Now you can stretch the fly to your stake and either use the included tensioners (nice that these are not plastic!) or use a taut line hitch to tighten your line. I really appreciate that this fly has two guy loops on ... MoreIt is unfortunate that multiple reviewers here are getting wet in this tent because it's not necessary if you know how to use guy lines. The reviewers below William and Sooner 8 have it right but I will also explain ... beats me why MSR does not include this info in their set-up video. So when you get the tent the included guy lines are attached to the top guy loops on the sides and back of the tent. Untie and move them down to the lower loops on all 3 sides. If you forget how to tie the line onto the loop, look up "two half hitches" on the internet. Now you can stretch the fly to your stake and either use the included tensioners (nice that these are not plastic!) or use a taut line hitch to tighten your line. I really appreciate that this fly has two guy loops on the sides and three on the back, plus plenty-long included lightweight cording because you can stretch the line to the stake first, then bring it up to the higher guy loops and then back down to tie it off. If the weather is going to be very windy or rainy, this brings the fly sufficiently away from the tent body. In the back, it also improves ventilation (use the middle loop) if it's going to be very hot. I have the most-recent version of this tent so perhaps these loops and guy lines have been added but I am very excited about the fly and do not get wet. I also note that seam sealing the tent is not necessary. MSR includes a seam sealant for when it's needed, which is the case with every tent but now I won't have to go out and buy some.Other stuff: I backpack with my dog in the high mountains around the American West, especially in Colorado. I have gone through 2 iterations of Big Agnes solo tent products and, due to poor quality on top of terrible customer service, I gave up on them. I am encouraged by the great reviews about MSR's customer service altho I have not had to use it yet. In my opinion, this tent design is akin to the Big Agnes Copper Spur solo tent. I like that it's not a "flashlight"or "fly creek" design that tapers down at the feet. As other people have said, it's very roomy (I am a 5'4" woman). Also, as explained in the reviews, the vestibule is huge. My dog can hang in there out of the rain (and away from me if she's soaked), or I put my backpack and gear in the vestibule when my dog gets in the tent with me. The front-entry door is plenty big enough to get in and out and you can simply reach in to get stuff instead of crawling all the way in to get your headlamp or whatever that somehow always makes it to the back in those other designs. I also like that it's light colored on top to let light in (very important for me when I'm stuck in the tent for hours due to bugs or a bad storm) yet there's privacy on the lower part of the tent body. There are two small gear pockets on the top and one on the side near the bottom - again perhaps a recent addition as it was suggested by William in 2020.There are definitely lighter solo tents out there but I have found at least 2 of them to be unreliable due to too-light materials that break or rip or collapse in very bad weather. A tent serves as an emergency shelter — don't get caught up in saving a few ounces and spending hundreds of extra dollars! This is the perfect solo tent for me and probably many others out there.
I bought this tent to compliment my Copper Spur 2P tent for backpacking; needed something with a slightly larger footprint when camping with my partner instead of just my pup.Impressed with the quality, space, and design of this tent (expected as much from MSR). The rain fly is a bit wonky when needing to unzip from inside the tent; it slants down to the corner making it tough to open. I get the design intent, but it's not as user friendly as any other tent I've owned. Keeps the rain out, which is the most important aspect.Like every tent out there, I wouldn't want to stuff 3 normal sized humans in it. It's great for 2 adults and my 75lb dog. There's room for some gear inside the tent, the vestibules from the fly provide enough space for full size packs under ... MoreI bought this tent to compliment my Copper Spur 2P tent for backpacking; needed something with a slightly larger footprint when camping with my partner instead of just my pup.Impressed with the quality, space, and design of this tent (expected as much from MSR). The rain fly is a bit wonky when needing to unzip from inside the tent; it slants down to the corner making it tough to open. I get the design intent, but it's not as user friendly as any other tent I've owned. Keeps the rain out, which is the most important aspect.Like every tent out there, I wouldn't want to stuff 3 normal sized humans in it. It's great for 2 adults and my 75lb dog. There's room for some gear inside the tent, the vestibules from the fly provide enough space for full size packs under them. The pockets sewn inside the tent are great for stashing stuff sacks and small things, and I like the loops at the top for hanging a small lantern.It's on the pricey side for a 3p tent, but you get what you pay for. Good quality materials, a pack weight that's only slightly more than my BA 2p tent, and very easy to setup. I've been backpacking with it several times already and it's a great piece of camp gear.
This tent is fantastic! I've used it in conditions ranging from -5C to 30C so far and have yet to be disappointed. The two vents really help with condensation, and I've never had any form. The tent does run a little warm, which I choose to see as a positive, because you can use it in colder conditions. I'd consider this to be a 3.5 season tent, which probably only can't handle heavy winter weather. It's true that in the summer it sometimes gets a bit too warm if the tent is in direct sunlight throughout the day, however, if it really gets too warm, you can set it up without the rainfly and use a tarp instead (if rain is forecasted). At 30C, I was able to sleep through the night with the rainfly set-up, but any warmer would have been a bit too much.The pole system ... MoreThis tent is fantastic! I've used it in conditions ranging from -5C to 30C so far and have yet to be disappointed. The two vents really help with condensation, and I've never had any form. The tent does run a little warm, which I choose to see as a positive, because you can use it in colder conditions. I'd consider this to be a 3.5 season tent, which probably only can't handle heavy winter weather. It's true that in the summer it sometimes gets a bit too warm if the tent is in direct sunlight throughout the day, however, if it really gets too warm, you can set it up without the rainfly and use a tarp instead (if rain is forecasted). At 30C, I was able to sleep through the night with the rainfly set-up, but any warmer would have been a bit too much.The pole system takes a bit of getting used to, but otherwise set-up and take down is really easy. I'd recommend getting a few extra lightweight pegs, since although there are enough for the general setup, there don't seem to be enough if you want to stake out every possible string.Another thing to mention is that I really appreciate the size of the tent. It's like a 1.5-person tent and in a bind, you could definitely fit two people inside. One of the reasons I chose this tent was this extra space, since I do photography, and I have some extra gear that I like to keep inside rather than in the vestibule. All in all, if you're looking for a 1-person tent without breaking the bank, I would look no further. I did a lot of research before buying this tent, and for this price and decently low weight, there's no better option (at least in Canada).
Man, this tent is tough. I've had it for a few years now, backpacking mostly in Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana, but with a trip to Philmont thrown in, and this thing has stood up very well. I've been caught in more heavy rains than I care to ever hike in again, and I've never had more than condensation inside the tent. It is very water proof. This includes a time where my campsite was evacuated due to the weather. While everyone else was soaked, my gear remained perfectly dry despite the several inches of standing water around and under the tent. The floor was floating up around my sleeping pad, and perfectly dry thanks to that little bathtub it's got. This tent also did very well at Philmont in New Mexico dealing with some high winds, and always having to ... MoreMan, this tent is tough. I've had it for a few years now, backpacking mostly in Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana, but with a trip to Philmont thrown in, and this thing has stood up very well. I've been caught in more heavy rains than I care to ever hike in again, and I've never had more than condensation inside the tent. It is very water proof. This includes a time where my campsite was evacuated due to the weather. While everyone else was soaked, my gear remained perfectly dry despite the several inches of standing water around and under the tent. The floor was floating up around my sleeping pad, and perfectly dry thanks to that little bathtub it's got. This tent also did very well at Philmont in New Mexico dealing with some high winds, and always having to forget something, I forgot my footprint for that. After 11 days in the rocky, mountainous backcountry, the tent was perfectly fine regardless. The ventilation could be a little better, and it can be a pretty warm tent (good or bad depending on where you are). It's also a little heavier than some other backpacking tents, but I don't mind carrying the extra weigh even if I'm on my own. With two people it's extremely manageable. All in, this is my favorite tent that I've ever had, and I'm unlikely to switch to something else for quite some time. Well worth the investment.
Bought our Elixir to through-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and have never regretted it for a moment! Since then we've done a number of other long-distance and shorter trails and climbs and the tent has performed well and true to spec in snow and ice storms, heavy winds and torrential winds. Two of us have spent several double-zeros (2 days without leaving the tent except for essentials ) and found it more than adequate space for this (through-hikers do tend to be a little crazy, however.Issues we have had have been limited to one I see in several of the reviews here, a split pole (have had two). One thing to note on this is that it is absolutely essential to make sure that the pole joints are pushed firmly together WITH ABSOLUTELY NO GAP BETWEEN THE ENDS ... MoreBought our Elixir to through-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and have never regretted it for a moment! Since then we've done a number of other long-distance and shorter trails and climbs and the tent has performed well and true to spec in snow and ice storms, heavy winds and torrential winds. Two of us have spent several double-zeros (2 days without leaving the tent except for essentials ) and found it more than adequate space for this (through-hikers do tend to be a little crazy, however.Issues we have had have been limited to one I see in several of the reviews here, a split pole (have had two). One thing to note on this is that it is absolutely essential to make sure that the pole joints are pushed firmly together WITH ABSOLUTELY NO GAP BETWEEN THE ENDS before putting any bow pressure on the combined poles... not being careful with this was definitely the cause of one split pole and I suspect may well have contributed to the other. In the USA, we had nothing but excellent service from MSR, they had new poles waiting for us at the next town after a very quick and disjointed mountain-top-in-a-storm phone call.... THANK YOU GUYS!!One thing to consider as a long-hauler, or even as a maturing hiker with failing joints. This tent has superb durability, and I lost count of the mounts and dismounts and months of continuous daily use. However, I would now consider a lghter tent, especially for normal 3 season or short section use (I know this seems counter-intuitive... lighter tent for longer trails, right? Except that you want total reliability when you could be four or five foul-weather days and nights from your nearest exit). So, if anyone has advice on the lighter 2 man tents in the MSR stable.. I'm listening!
I bought this tent in 2017. I owned one before and was happy with it. The tent itself is great. I remember a little leakage from the rainfly the first time I went camping with the first one I bought but nothing huge. However, I bought a new one and stored the tent for a few years while out of the country- I had set it up in my yard when I first got it and again in 2020….seemed OK. When I went to take it on a trip this summer though, the seem seal of the Rainfly was flaking off everywhere - made a mess on the floor and in the backpack. It leaked HORRIBLY when it rained. I know I owned it a few years but wouldn’t expect a tent of this quality to become completely useless in that amount of time. Will definitely need a new Rainfly. It seemed thin even where there wasn’t ... MoreI bought this tent in 2017. I owned one before and was happy with it. The tent itself is great. I remember a little leakage from the rainfly the first time I went camping with the first one I bought but nothing huge. However, I bought a new one and stored the tent for a few years while out of the country- I had set it up in my yard when I first got it and again in 2020….seemed OK. When I went to take it on a trip this summer though, the seem seal of the Rainfly was flaking off everywhere - made a mess on the floor and in the backpack. It leaked HORRIBLY when it rained. I know I owned it a few years but wouldn’t expect a tent of this quality to become completely useless in that amount of time. Will definitely need a new Rainfly. It seemed thin even where there wasn’t a seem so I’m not sure resealing it will completely fix the problem. :( I’ve seen others complain about the Rainfly. It’s too bad because the tent itself is amazing.
Had this tent for over 8 months now. Has been used for car camping, paddling, and hiking trips. It is most defiantly a 2 person in comfort and 3 person in a pinch tent. It is light, well made and very robust. It has stood up well to long periods of rain and high winds; kept us dry, and is quiet. We use a footprint wit the tent. The quality of materials and workmanship are exactly what you would expect for the price: excellent. The composite poles are remarkable light and able to bend a lot without breaking. The tent, when guyed out is quite stable under high winds. I would recommend to add guy lines at the tops of the door. Also an internal line to hang damp items and a head lamp, lines/loops at all the stakeout points so rocks can be used when the ground will not ... MoreHad this tent for over 8 months now. Has been used for car camping, paddling, and hiking trips. It is most defiantly a 2 person in comfort and 3 person in a pinch tent. It is light, well made and very robust. It has stood up well to long periods of rain and high winds; kept us dry, and is quiet. We use a footprint wit the tent. The quality of materials and workmanship are exactly what you would expect for the price: excellent. The composite poles are remarkable light and able to bend a lot without breaking. The tent, when guyed out is quite stable under high winds. I would recommend to add guy lines at the tops of the door. Also an internal line to hang damp items and a head lamp, lines/loops at all the stakeout points so rocks can be used when the ground will not accept pegs/stakes is useful. The vestibules are not huge but big enough for packs, boots etc. The colour of the fly is nice and neutral and does not become bothersome over long periods in the tent. Easy to set up and take down. Let's see how is holds up over the years to come.
I used this on the West Coast Trail, and it was a serious upgrade in terms of weight and usability from the Elixir 2 which I still have. I separated the poles from the tent, and packed the tent, fly, and a groundsheet in a 5L dry sack. I would recommend such a configuration to keep things dry. It's also nice to see carbon fibre poles for the frame, which is a significant weight reduction from aluminum poles. My favourite part of this tent was how quick I could set it up and take it down. It never took longer than 15 minutes, and that makes it nice when you have to move from site to site. Furthermore, there is a nice height to is inside, and I found it very easy to maneuver and pack my sleeping gear from inside.The material is certainly thinner than the material ... MoreI used this on the West Coast Trail, and it was a serious upgrade in terms of weight and usability from the Elixir 2 which I still have. I separated the poles from the tent, and packed the tent, fly, and a groundsheet in a 5L dry sack. I would recommend such a configuration to keep things dry. It's also nice to see carbon fibre poles for the frame, which is a significant weight reduction from aluminum poles. My favourite part of this tent was how quick I could set it up and take it down. It never took longer than 15 minutes, and that makes it nice when you have to move from site to site. Furthermore, there is a nice height to is inside, and I found it very easy to maneuver and pack my sleeping gear from inside.The material is certainly thinner than the material used in the Elixir line, and I can see that being an issue if you're rough with it. That being said, I was able to gently shake water off the fly without any issue. It's definitely durable, but I wouldn't be as rough with it as you might be with other tents.I have heard of complaints on the US site from people who got slivers from the poles in their hands. I haven't had that issue, as it looks like MSR is coating the poles with an epoxy or a clear coat which likely negates the issue. But I can see that issue resulting if such a coating wasn't applied to the poles, or if the poles weren't sanded after the filament winding process (which appears to be how they manufacture these poles). That's not to dismiss those complaints, I have had carbon fibre slivers before and they are not fun. I wouldn't let those reviews turn you off from the tent is all I'm getting at. MSR, if you do read this, it looks like you might have solved that issue.On ventilation, It definitely looks less than before, and a single vent is built into the vestibule. That said though, I don't think it's an issue. I had a lot of condensation on the tent, especially the inside of the fly, when temperatures dropped very low, around 2-5C. However, at warmer temperatures with the vent open, the fly was nice and dry on both sides. I think I would have had that condensation at the temperature regardless of the tent I chose, but perhaps it could have been less with a second vent on the other side of fly, at about the same height.Overall, I'm very happy with this tent, and I think MSR did a great job. You might have some extra weight compared to some of the tents which employ hiking poles rather than a dedicated pole system like this one, but it's still a great choice.
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Carry Bag | Yes |
| Waterproof Rating | 3000mm (floor fabric) |
| Trail Weight | 4 lb 1 oz |
| Packed Weight | 5 lb 2 oz |
