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#1
#1
MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House 3-Person Ultralight Mesh Backpacking Tent
- Ultralight shelter for three thru-hikers or long-distance backpackers looking to shed weight without sacrificing bug-free protection
- 37sq. feet of floor area, interior peak height of 38 inches with one door
- Micromesh canopy for maximum ventilation, moisture control and bug-free protection
- Pair with a compatible Thru-Hiker 70 Wing or 100 Wing (sold separately) for versatile protection options
- Floor Dimensions: 84 x 64 inches; weighs 1.25 pounds and packs down to 10 x 4 inches; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
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#2
#2
MSR Elixir 3-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent
- Unique pole geometry optimizes headroom and fits two mats; adaptable rainfly allows for excellent views
- Built-in gear lofts and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls enhance livability
- Includes an MSR Elixir footprint that allows for a lightweight fast & light setup with rainfly
- Freestanding system features color-coded poles, clips and webbing, Plus red vestibules for fast and easy setup
- Mesh and solid fabric panels offer ventilation, warmth and privacy
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#3
#3
MSR Thru-Hiker Wing Canopy Camping Shelter, 70 Square Foot
- Ultralight shelter for minimalists, thru-hikers and long-distance backpackers
- Packs down tiny and fits in the smallest of backpacks (9 by 4 inches)
- Can be paired with any MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House
- Features durable Xtreme Shield waterproof coating lasts up to 3 times longer than standard waterproof coatings
- Weighs 16 ounces with 114-inch length, 96-inch width, and 52-inch height; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
Rank
#4
#4
MSR Hubba NX 1-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent, with Xtreme Waterproof Coating
- 3-season solo backpacking tent that offers the most livable accommodations in a lightweight freestanding design
- Pole geometry maximizes space with 18 sq. feet of floor area, interior peak height of 36 inches, plus 9 sq. feet of vestibule area
- Complete setup weighs 2.9 lbs. and packs down to 18x6 inches; minimalist setup option uses footprint, poles, and rainfly and weighs 2.5 lbs.
- Xtreme Shield Waterproof Coating lasts up to 3 times longer than standard waterproof coatings; Easton Syclone Poles resist breaking in fierce winds
- Includes tent, one unified hub-and-pole system, rainfly, stakes, and guy lines; footprint sold separately; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
Rank
#5
#5
MSR Thru-Hiker Wing Canopy Camping Shelter, 100 Square Foot
- Ultralight shelter for minimalists, thru-hikers and long-distance backpackers
- Packs down tiny and fits in the smallest of backpacks (9 by 4 inches)
- Can be paired with any MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House
- Features durable Xtreme Shield waterproof coating lasts up to 3 times longer than standard waterproof coatings
- Weighs 20 ounces with 126-inch length, 114-inch width, and 52-inch height; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
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#7
#7
MSR Quick-Pitch Waterproof Pro Bivy Emergency Shelter
- Lightweight, breathable bivy shelter for high-alpine camping
- Measuring 88-inch length and 36-inch width, its compact design fits in small nooks and crannies too small for a tent
- Weatherproof, yet breathable fabric with Xtreme Shield waterproof coating lasts up to 3 times longer than standard coatings
- Packs down to 8-inch length with 4-inch width and 4-inch height in the included stuff sack
- Weighs 12 ounces with a minimum weight of 10 ounces; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
Rank
#8
#8
MSR Carbon Reflex 2-Person Ultralight Mesh Backpacking Tent with Rainfly
- Ultralight, ultra-packable 3-season, 2-person backpacking tent
- 29 sq. feet of floor area, interior peak height of 34 inches, plus 14 sq. feet of vestibule area
- Ultralight, durable carbon fiber poles, lightweight fabrics and zipper-free vestibule make these tents as light as a tarp
- Rainfly has DuraShield waterproof coating; tent floor has Xtreme Shield waterproof and durable water repellent (DWR) coatings
- Floor Dimensions: 84 x 50 in; Packed Size: 17 x 5 in; Minimum Weight: 1 lb 13 oz; Packaged Weight: 2 lb 3 oz; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
Rank
#9
#9
MSR Habitude 4 Four-Person Family & Group Camping Tent
- Strong, spacious, standing-height camping tent for adventurous families & groups of 4
- A high ceiling and vertical sidewalls let everyone move about comfortably, lounge and stand up to change; door pocket allows for wide, easy entry
- Durable fabrics, super-sturdy pole frame, and smooth-glide YKK stainless steel zippers endure rough use and challenging environments like sand, wind, and rain
- Integrated porch light for easy night entry (batteries sold separately); storage pockets for each occupant; strategically placed mesh for airflow and privacy; enormous vestibule
- Includes tent body, rainfly, poles, stakes, guylines, tent bag, pole bag, stake bag; measures 95x95x73 inches; packs to 23x9x9 inches; minimum weight 12 pounds (tent body, rainfly, poles); manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty
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#10
#10
MSR Front Range Bug/Floor Insert
- Tent body insert that includes a durable floor and full mesh canopy, designed to work with the MSR Front Range tarp shelter for added bug and mud protection
- Micromesh body with durable bathtub floor; spacious tent body also works as a standalone shelter for small groups on warm-weather trips
- Easy set up with ski or trekking poles or 5-foot accessory pole (sold separately); ski straps included for easy assembly
- Cone at top creates a gap between Front Range Tarp Shelter and mesh to prevent drips and boost ventilation; large, zippered door matches Tarp’s door for easy access
- Includes tent body, stakes, trekking pole connector straps, tent bag, stake bag; measures 88x88x64 inches, packs to 12x5x5 inches, packed weight 1 pound 15 ounces; manufacturer’s 3-year limited warranty