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Truly versatile and roomy enough for everyone to stretch out, the MSR Elixir 4 tent can do it all, from multisport basecamp adventures to epically spacious backcountry camping with friends and family.
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View all MSR Backpacking TentsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Seasons | 3-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 4-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 8 lbs. 3 oz. |
Packaged Weight | 9 lbs. 4 oz. |
Packed Size | 7.5 x 22 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 90 x 88 inches |
Floor Area | 55 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 16 square feet |
Peak Height | 48 inches |
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Number of Poles | 2 |
Pole Material | 7000-series aluminum |
Pole Diameter | 11 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | 20-denier nylon micromesh; 40-denier ripstop polyester with a PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) |
Floor Fabric | 75-denier taffeta polyester with 3,000 mm polyether urethane and PFAS-free DWR |
Rainfly Fabric | 75-denier ripstop polyester with 1,500 mm polyether urethane and PFAS-free DWR |
Footprint Included | Yes |
Design Type | Freestanding |