Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Here is a review of our most used 2 person backpacking tent. It is not the best wild camping tent out there, nor does it truly excel in any particular area, but the MSR Elixir 2 backpacking tent is our most frequently used 2 person tent.
Why? I think it's because it ticks so many boxes. We are not particularly weight conscious, so the 2.45kg weight isn't too much of a worry. RRP £340 is reasonable for a mid-range branded tent. We like our comforts backpacking and wild camping so the liveable space, 2 doors, 2 vestibules and plenty of features really helps.
I think it sits because a 3 season tent and 4 season tent. The fly is fairly low and there's a fair amount of solid fabric on the inner tent. There's a nice balance between protection and ventilation.
We like well made camping gear. Unfortunately, some of the ultralight backpacking gear loses quality, durability and longevity. The thicker fabrics of the MSR Elixir 2 mean the tent is more likely to last a long time and can be pitched virtually anywhere with it's thick ground sheet and freestanding tent design. There are plenty of pegging points to strap the tent down in challenging conditions.
There are lots of complaints with the seams on MSR tents. Fortunately we have not encountered these issues. If in doubt, you can seam seal the tent yourself for as little as £10 (use Gear Aid Seam Sealer).
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Also consider:
Wild Country Helm 2 Compact. Buy direct from Terra Nova with 15% off using this link:
terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-2/aff/backpackinguk
and the code BACKPACKINGUK
Decathlon Forclaz Trekking Dome Tent 2P MT900 tidd.ly/3QwUXVT
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 collinsoutdoors.com/collections/naturehike-tents/products/naturehike-cloud-peak-2?ref=8Y74Q7Nt9qD1i
MSR Elixir 2 Backpacking Tent with Footprint (Green)
Capacity: Two Person
Colour: Green
Minimum Weight: 2.24 kg
Packaged Weight: 2.77 kg
EMS Office Scales: 2.523 kg + Footprint 189g (mine was 2.450kg + footprint)
Packed Volume (EMS) 10.71 Litres inc footprint
Packed Size: 51 x 17 cm
Number of Poles: 2x 7000 series aluminium
Number of Stakes: 12 Aluminium
Number of Doors: 2
Freestanding: yes
Floor Dimensions: 213 x 127 cm
Interior Peak Height: 102 cm
Rain fly Fabric: 68D ripstop polyester 1500mm PU & DWR
Canopy Fabric: 40D ripstop nylon DWR
Mesh Type: 20D nylon micromesh
Floor Fabric: 70 taffeta nylon 3000mm PU & DWR
Vestibule Volume: 708 litres
If you are interested in hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Links are affiliate which means at no cost to you I get a little kick back. I purchased the MSR Elixir 2 tent with my own money.
Thanks, Andy.
#msr #camping #backpacking
Here is a review of our most used 2 person backpacking tent. It is not the best wild camping tent out there, nor does it truly excel in any particular area, but the MSR Elixir 2 backpacking tent is our most frequently used 2 person tent.
Why? I think it's because it ticks so many boxes. We are not particularly weight conscious, so the 2.45kg weight isn't too much of a worry. RRP £340 is reasonable for a mid-range branded tent. We like our comforts backpacking and wild camping so the liveable space, 2 doors, 2 vestibules and plenty of features really helps.
I think it sits because a 3 season tent and 4 season tent. The fly is fairly low and there's a fair amount of solid fabric on the inner tent. There's a nice balance between protection and ventilation.
We like well made camping gear. Unfortunately, some of the ultralight backpacking gear loses quality, durability and longevity. The thicker fabrics of the MSR Elixir 2 mean the tent is more likely to last a long time and can be pitched virtually anywhere with it's thick ground sheet and freestanding tent design. There are plenty of pegging points to strap the tent down in challenging conditions.
There are lots of complaints with the seams on MSR tents. Fortunately we have not encountered these issues. If in doubt, you can seam seal the tent yourself for as little as £10 (use Gear Aid Seam Sealer).
Buy from Go Outdoors tidd.ly/46WjooQ
Buy from Decathlon tidd.ly/46Rrqz1
Buy from Amazon amzn.to/3SQO6dd
Also consider:
Wild Country Helm 2 Compact. Buy direct from Terra Nova with 15% off using this link:
terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-2/aff/backpackinguk
and the code BACKPACKINGUK
Decathlon Forclaz Trekking Dome Tent 2P MT900 tidd.ly/3QwUXVT
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 collinsoutdoors.com/collections/naturehike-tents/products/naturehike-cloud-peak-2?ref=8Y74Q7Nt9qD1i
MSR Elixir 2 Backpacking Tent with Footprint (Green)
Capacity: Two Person
Colour: Green
Minimum Weight: 2.24 kg
Packaged Weight: 2.77 kg
EMS Office Scales: 2.523 kg + Footprint 189g (mine was 2.450kg + footprint)
Packed Volume (EMS) 10.71 Litres inc footprint
Packed Size: 51 x 17 cm
Number of Poles: 2x 7000 series aluminium
Number of Stakes: 12 Aluminium
Number of Doors: 2
Freestanding: yes
Floor Dimensions: 213 x 127 cm
Interior Peak Height: 102 cm
Rain fly Fabric: 68D ripstop polyester 1500mm PU & DWR
Canopy Fabric: 40D ripstop nylon DWR
Mesh Type: 20D nylon micromesh
Floor Fabric: 70 taffeta nylon 3000mm PU & DWR
Vestibule Volume: 708 litres
If you are interested in hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Links are affiliate which means at no cost to you I get a little kick back. I purchased the MSR Elixir 2 tent with my own money.
Thanks, Andy.
#msr #camping #backpacking
