MSR Elixir 2 person tent review - our MOST USED backpacking tent!

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 https://tidd.ly/46WjooQ Buy from Decathlon https://tidd.ly/46Rrqz1 Buy from Amazon https://amzn.to/3SQO6dd Also consider: Wild Country Helm 2 Compact. Buy direct from Terra Nova with 15% off using this link: https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-2/aff/backpackinguk and the code BACKPACKINGUK Decathlon Forclaz Trekking Dome Tent 2P MT900 https://tidd.ly/3QwUXVT Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 https://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