MSR  Elixir 2 Tent with Footprint

$319.95
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A spacious and durable backcountry shelter, the MSR Elixir 2 tent has plenty of storage options. It's a great first backpacking tent or a versatile adventure basecamp for you and your plus one.

Color: Green
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Features

  • The interior is a roomy 30 sq. ft. (2.82 sq. m) so you can stretch out in camp; true rectangular floor plan and spacious interior fit modern wide sleeping pads with ease
  • Unique pole geometry provides exceptional headroom (41 in./1.04 m)
  • The tent body is a mix of mesh and solid fabric panels for the perfect blend of breathability, warmth and privacy
  • The no-curve tent doors have zippers that are easy to use with one hand; they also zip closed to a single point so you always know where to open the door, even in the dark
  • Tech-friendly pockets with cable ports at the corners for headphones and charging cords
  • Large overhead gear loft pockets are perfect for headlamps, sunglasses and other quick-access items
  • Freestanding design, color-coded poles and webbing, and the included footprint make for fast and intuitive setup
  • The color-coded pole-and-clip design makes setup easy
  • Strong 7000-series aluminum poles stand up to variable weather conditions and keep the tent stable
  • PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) coating and taped seams keep the elements outside where they belong
  • The rainfly has large side-entry vestibules for storing any gear you don't want inside
  • The easy-in-and-out vestibule doors feature StayDryâ„¢ rain gutters to catch any drips, while the updated kickstand vents add even more airflow
  • Premium metal corner hardware is easy to use and super durable for years of use
  • Mesh fabric is solution-dyed, meaning it uses pre-dyed fibers to minimize the water and energy required to color the fabric
  • Using solution-dyed fabric reduces carbon emissions by at least 80% compared to previous MSR fabric
  • Includes tent body, rainfly, poles, footprint, 10 MSR hook stakes, guylines, stuff sack and setup instructions

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Backpacking

Seasons

3-season

Sleeping Capacity

2-person

Minimum Trail Weight

5 lbs. 2 oz.

Packaged Weight

6 lbs. 3 oz.

Packed Size

6.5 x 20 inches

Floor Dimensions

84 x 52 inches

Floor Area

30 square feet

Vestibule Area

15 square feet

Peak Height

41 inches

Number of Doors

2 doors

Number of Poles

2

Pole Material

7000-series aluminum

Pole Diameter

8.5 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

Reviews
6 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

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1 out of 2 (50%) reviewers recommend this product

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AT trv
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Gnarley tent

3 months ago

Bought the 3 person version of this tent several years back and have been extremely impressed with the durability and strength of the tent. Have used it in rain, wind and heavy snow and has never let me down. Got caught in a bad windstorm of around 50 mph winds and somehow the poles did not break. They were bent slightly but the are still usable with no issues. Very impressed with the space it offers as well. Has to be one of the best let tents in the market.

Yes , I recommend this product

Setup

Very Easy SetupDifficult Setup
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Anonymous
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 days ago

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Roger
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Updated msr elixer 2

5 days ago

Not sure what to expext here with the updated elixer 2.i bought one in 2023 and the knuckles that hold the poles together were metal.i just recieved a new one and they are a hard plastic.not sue im gonna like the cut backs.ill talk more about this once i fully set ut up.im a lil bit worried. Now ive noticed theres no glow in the dark zippers anymore not sure why they took a good thing like that away to save 1/100 of a gram.door zips ate different.i can say the zip better though.i really like the glowing zios :( The rain cover tensioners are different.i like the older ones better.we will see i guess.the material feels alot different to me also..im sure its great but dangit why take the glow in the dark zips away?i found excess threads ill have to cut away to.it bugz me.i mean i can say this..if a tents over 5 kbs.who cares about 5 grams i mean really!!

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Emanuel S.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

A sturdy tent with innovative

3 months ago

A sturdy tent with innovative features. It can take a little time to set up but I think it pays off with regards to quality. The same is true for the weight/size - I had a much lighter 2 person tent from MSR before this but it was rather delicate whereas this one could survive a small hail storm. Before purchasing, just consider which tradeoff you're willing to go for. If you're looking for quality, this is a strong option.

Originally posted on a Cascade Designs brand site
Barnabas
Flagstaff, AZ
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

door zippers are ineffective

1 month ago

I just purchased this tent a little over a week ago, and little bugs kept getting into the tent. I searched and discovered that when you zip the tent doors closed, there is still a small amount of open space at the bottom left corners where the two zippers meet up. I’m really surprised that MSR didn’t catch that flaw when they designed this tent.

Height:5'7"
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Norm C.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 months ago

Originally posted on a Cascade Designs brand site

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