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Solid first freestanding tent

MSR Elixir 2

MSR · Mid · About 5 lb

A straightforward freestanding tent that trades weight for a simple pitch and a fair price.

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The Elixir is what you buy when the trip is two nights and the person pitching it has never done it in wind. It is the wrong tent to carry for a week. The gear loft and the footprint are useful, not magic.

Who should buy it. Beginners whose miles are short and whose budget is not in ultralight fabrics.

Best for. First backpacking pairs who want easy freestanding

Standout limitation. Heavy for long miles

A solid freestanding two-person tent pitched at a forest campsite

Specs

Sleeps
2
Pitch
Freestanding
Season
Three-season

Pros

  • Easy pitch
  • Real vestibules
  • Durable enough for granite

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Bulkier pack size
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