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MSR Nook 2 Tent

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The MSR Nook 2 offers 2 backpackers the enjoyment of an unencumbered outdoor experience. This 3-season tent maximizes living space and easily fits in backcountry campsites.

Nook tent's light weight is easy for 2 packers to carry, and allows them to move fast; ample shoulder room allows both campers to sit up comfortably side by side
1 end door simplifies access while saving weight; main pole and arch pole are all connected for fast and easy set up—even in the dark
In tight spots where staking out may be a challenge, the versatile MSR Nook can be set up and fully tensioned by using a trekking pole, not included
Attach a trekking pole across the foot of the tent on the outside with the included pole adaptor; this fully tensions the rear and ensures all space is available
Color coded stake-out loops, webbing, and poles make set up easy and intuitive
Clip construction ensures a fast and easy setup and keeps air circulating between tent and fly
2 rainfly vents provide cross ventilation near the peak of the tent; vents line up with mesh canopy windows to help move warm moist air from the interior of the tent
Additionally, the No-Drip Door™ system allows further ventilation adjustment for any weather condition you might encounter
Since the vestibule comes out over the top of the vertical door, the vestibule can be left completely open in mild rain or mostly open in strong storms
20-denier, high tenacity nylon rainfly material with a DuraShield™ coating provides an exceptionally weatherproof layer at minimal weight
40-denier nylon floor material resists tears, cuts and abrasion to provide great performance over many years of adventure
Areas of extreme stress (rainfly corners and clip attachment points) are reinforced for extra durability
Bathtub floor wraps up the sides of the tent 10 in. to stop rain from splashing up and in; solid side walls cut down on drafts while mesh windows provide generous air movement
Internal stash pockets hold small necessities
10 reinforced guy points ensure a strong and durable pitch
Adjustable stake-out loops on vestibule and front of the tent allow a taut pitch
Includes stuff sacks, guyline/tensioners and stakes
For a lightweight setup during nice weather, leave tent body behind; use the rainfly and footprint (sold separately) with the poles and stakes

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MSR Nook 2 Tent Customer Reviews

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MSR Nook 2 Tent

4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (4)
Comfortable (3)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (4)

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Mar

2013

5.0

Strikes a really appealing balance

By oregonexplorer

from Bend, OR

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Pros

Comfortable
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Nook 2 Tent:

I bought this for year round backpacking and cross county ski touring. I wanted something fairly light weight but at the same time large enough to share and sturdy and weather resistant enough to handle snowy and wet conditions. The Nook is relatively expensive and not the lightest tent out there, but for me it strikes a great balance between price, weight, and functionality.

With the tents there is a tradeoff between all the good things you want (enough room, sturdiness, durability, water tightness, ventilation) and basically cost and weight. The Nook isn't cheap, but its roomy, sturdy, well built, and so far camping in wet snow had minimal condensation and keep the moisture out. In addition it comes in under 4 lbs, even with the ground cloth (extra $). Basically there are cheaper tents out there and some ultralight tents that are much lighter, but for a durable and very light backpacking tent that you can expect to last a long time, and handle high winds and even a little snow, the Nook feels like a perfect balance of functionality, weight, and price.

My only cons are that to properly ventilate additional lines are required beyond those provided. Practice setting it up in the backyard first and dial in your stake and line set up before taking it out for the first time.

Otherwise a great tent and a purchase I feel really happy with.

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Oct

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good allrounder

By Hilwan

from Singapore

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Climbing

Comments about MSR Nook 2 Tent:

I have been to a couple of expeditions to Nepal climbing a few 6000er and approaching up to the 7000er. I will use the tent that is provided by the operator and it is usually just enough. When I got back recently, I decided to get my own tent and after a few weeks researching online I settled on the Nook and never regretted.

Light:
That is the first thing that you will realise about it. I just love how light it is. Everything is just so pack-able and really really light weight.

Easy to set-up:
That is the other major plus point. I could set this up within 10mins by myself. All you got to do is stake the four corners, connect all the poles, and clip the body to the poles and there you have it.

Privacy:
This is another really major major plus point. When you lie down inside the tent, the floor comes up to above your shoulders. Then the white walls comes up way above you, and then comes the netted walls. This allows for the occupants to have their own privacy without having people from the outside getting a peek inside the tent. Or having to put on the fly-sheet to get your privacy. At the same time there is ample ventilation. And coming from Singapore, a very humid country, ventilation is very important.

Roomy:
For 2 person, it is just enough. For 1 person, it is a condo.

Improvements:
To make it roomy for 2 person.

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Jun

2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Found my ideal backpacking tent

By GRD00

from Delano, MN

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Nook 2 Tent:

As a 2 person tent, I would only use this with a significant other or a best bud as you're gonna be sleeping shoulder-to-shoulder.

I'm using this as my solo backpacking tent. I like the option of having my backpack inside my tent at night, doesn't feel clausterphobic,and I have room to roll about when i'm sleeping, quick to set up, especially nice when the threat of rain is just minutes away. There is enough head-room when changing or sitting up while eating or organising inside the tent.

A friend and I were caught in a severe rainstorm with 60+mph straight-line winds. My tent had extra guy lines tying the tent down in the front and was facing into the wind. The tent stood solid and flapping was surprisingly minimal. I was quite comfortable while my buddy's tent was bent practically on top of him during the straightline wind.

I rolled up my rainfly doors to see if rain came into the tent during a rainfall with minimal wind. It was nice having some extra ventilation during a rainshower with the flaps open and no rain came into the tent.

I had no condensation near the foot of the tent, which was a concern due to lack of mesh and ventilation back there.

You'll want to pick up extra line and stakes, and I agree with other reviews I read, with the cost of this tent, some line and extra stakes would've been nice. There are 2 mesh pockets in the tent that are so small, that I'm not sure they really add any value to the tent.

With that all said, I absolutely love this tent. I purchased the MSR Mudpad which fits under the vestibule nicely and helps keep the inside of my tent cleaner, and there was no dirty splashback when my rainfly doors were open during the rain.

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Apr

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Bomber construction & light weight

By Creaky Knees

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Sturdy
Vented Rainfly

Cons

Freestanding Maybe

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Nook 2 Tent:

I've been searching awhile for a light, double wall, 2 person tent for solo use as well. Something that would last a few years compared to most of the ultralight tents available. I also wanted a dependable tub wall height for our soggy NW weather, good ventilation, and bomber rainfly construction. Luckily I waited until the Nook came out. At about 3-1/2 pounds it fit the bill nicely.

It's not for everyone. Like it's name, it's cramped. Though billing itself as freestanding, it's not, unless you carry trekking poles. That also may have limited the rear width to 42" in its design. Be prepared to buy extra stakes, line and tensioners for the fly.