A great option for solo hikers or bike tourers – the weight is comparable to a bivy or tarp shelter. The extended arch shape and steep sidewalls create plenty of usable interior space with room to hang out in bad weather or bring your gear inside.
- For 2020, MSR updated the fly with a waterproof sealant along the seams, adding a layer of protection between you and the elements
- Xtreme Shield waterproof coating on fly and floor, won't degrade like PU coatings
- Carbon poles
- Zipperless vestibule uses Velcro strips and metal fasteners to shave grams
- Interior mesh pocket and loops for an optional gear loft
- Not a freestanding tent, as it requires pegging
- For ultralight missions, pitch with just the rain fly and the Fast & Light Body or MSR Universal 2 Regular footprint (both sold separately) to save weight
