--- product_id: 253740356 title: "Backpacking-Tents msr Elixir Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent" brand: "msr" price: "€ 663.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Msr" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/253740356-backpacking-tents-msr-elixir-person-lightweight-backpacking-tent store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # lightweight 6 lbs pack weight 2-person spacious design windproof & rainproof durability Backpacking-Tents msr Elixir Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent **Brand:** msr **Price:** € 663.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⛺ Elevate your backcountry game with space, speed, and weatherproof confidence! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Backpacking-Tents msr Elixir Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent by msr - **How much does it cost?** € 663.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/253740356-backpacking-tents-msr-elixir-person-lightweight-backpacking-tent) ## Best For - msr enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted msr brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Weather Ready:** Proven performance in 50+ mph winds and heavy rain, perfect for 3-season adventures. - • **Spacious Livability:** Two large doors, 35% bigger vestibules, and built-in gear lofts keep your gear organized and accessible. - • **Fast & Versatile Setup:** Freestanding design with color-coded poles and clips enables solo setup in under 5 minutes. - • **Maximized Headroom & Space:** Unique pole geometry delivers 40 in (102 cm) of standing room for ultimate comfort. - • **Balanced Ventilation & Privacy:** Mesh and solid fabric panels optimize airflow while maintaining warmth and seclusion. ## Overview The MSR Elixir 2 is a lightweight, freestanding 2-person backpacking tent designed for quick setup and superior livability. Featuring 40 inches of headroom, dual large doors, and expanded vestibules, it balances breathable mesh with solid panels for ventilation, warmth, and privacy. Built to withstand high winds and rain, it includes a footprint and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls, making it a reliable choice for 3-season camping and hiking adventures. ## Description The MSR Elixir 2 tent is an extremely livable performance camping and backpacking tent and an ideal option for adventurers seeking an easy-to-assemble tent at a great value. Unlike many tents in this class, our freestanding tent design offers true-to-size capacity for two and features two large doors plus new larger vestibules with 35% more space. The versatile tent balances breathable mesh fabric with solid canopy fabric to provide ventilation, warmth and privacy, while the included footprint offers multiple setup options, including a freestanding fast & light pitch with rainfly. Whether you're planning your first backpacking trip or your next one, the elixir 2 tent is your remedy. Review: Sturdy - Perfect for super typhoon paolo Review: Used it about 10 times now from winter camping at 12,000ft to windy days in the high desert. Overall it’s the best tent I’ve used. Although it’s roughly 4-5lbs I have no complaints with the extra weight compared to an ultra light tent. I needed a colorado 4 season that could handle High wind and rain. I’ve been in 50+ mph wind and hours of moderate rain.. all with no issues. Can set it up solo in about 3-4 minutes. So glad I went with the 2man, spacious for storing and organizing gear. It was very important I have enough space to operate for multiple days in the event of bad weather and so far it’s been perfect. ## Features - Unique pole geometry maximizes space and provides 40 in (102 cm) of headroom - Tent body mesh and solid fabric panels provide the best combination of ventilation, warmth, and privacy - Tent can be set up with just the rainfly and included footprint, providing a fast and light setup - Freestanding system features color coded poles, clips, webbing, and vestibules for fast and easy setup - Supremely livable design includes large vestibules, built-in gear lofts, and glow-in the dark zipper pulls - Floor dimensions: 84 x 50 in (213 x 127 cm). Packed size: 20 x 7 in (51 x 17 cm). Weight: 6 lbs (2.77 kg) - Includes tent body, rainfly, poles, footprint, stakes, guy lines, stuff sack, and setup instructions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B078KHBV7V | | Age Range | Adult | | Batteries Included? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,616 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #17 in Dome Camping Tents | | Brand | MSR | | Color | Gray/Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (484) | | Date First Available | 4 January 2018 | | Department | Unisex | | Features | Lightweight, Rainproof, Windproof | | Height | 8 inches | | Included Components | MSR Elixir tent, MSR Elixir groundsheet, and tent poles | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 040818103111 | | Length | 24 inches | | Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. | | Material Composition | - Überzelt: 68D reißfestes Polyester (1.500 mm) mit Polyurethan und DWR - Vordach: 40D reißfestes Nylon und DWR / 20D Mikromesh - Boden: 70 reißfestes Nylontaft (3.000 mm) mit Polyurethan und DWR | | Material Type | Rainfly: 68D Ripstop Polyester, Canopy: 40D Nylon, Mesh: 20D Polyester Micromesh, Floor: 70D Taffeta Nylon with DWR Coating, Footprint Tarp: Polyethylene | | Number of Items | 5 | | Product Dimensions | 213.36 x 279.4 x 101.6 cm; 2.24 kg | | Season | 3 Season | | Shape | Round | | Size | 2 Person | | Sport | Camping & Hiking | | Style | Elixir 2-person Lightweight Backpacking Tent | | UV Protection | [POSSIBLE] | | Weight | 5.85 Pounds | | Width | 12 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MSR - **Floor width:** 50 Inches - **Item weight:** 2240 Grams - **Product dimensions:** 2.13L x 1.27W x 1.02H Meters - **Recommended uses for product:** Backpacking ## Images ![Backpacking-Tents msr Elixir Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610X8VJrcHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How much does this weigh?** A: Around 6 pounds, give or take a couple ounces. That includes everything- tent, fly, footprint, stakes, and poles. **Q: How’s the ventilation? I’ll be in fairly warm weather occasionally.** A: Very good **Q: i just wonder if it is heavy for a girl to carry in backpack as i see it is 6 pounds?** A: It’s heavy by today’s standards. The MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 is a lighter (and more expensive) tent by the same manufacturer. They look very similar in the pictures, but the Hubba Hubba uses more high-tech materials. **Q: Will tent stakes work that are width: 1.38inch. diameter of the hole: 0.42inch? I have to use different stakes because I need special ones for sand** A: Yes, the loops are big enough to accommodate just about any type of stake—you’ll be pulling the corners out to keep even the loops taught ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy *by U***O on 9 October 2025* Perfect for super typhoon paolo ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***Y on 12 May 2024* Used it about 10 times now from winter camping at 12,000ft to windy days in the high desert. Overall it’s the best tent I’ve used. Although it’s roughly 4-5lbs I have no complaints with the extra weight compared to an ultra light tent. I needed a colorado 4 season that could handle High wind and rain. I’ve been in 50+ mph wind and hours of moderate rain.. all with no issues. Can set it up solo in about 3-4 minutes. So glad I went with the 2man, spacious for storing and organizing gear. It was very important I have enough space to operate for multiple days in the event of bad weather and so far it’s been perfect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***L on 17 January 2020* I don't write many product reviews. I'm just too busy doing other things. But in this case, I'm going to take the time to review this tent that has literally saved my life on a few occasions. For background, I work as a backpacking guide for an educational organization in Montana. I'm often out for 3-12 weeks at a time in the summer and fall. The courses I teach take students out into a variety of rough landscapes - the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Glacier NP, the Great Burn WSA, Upper Missouri Breaks, and the GYE. I need a solo tent that can handle extreme temperatures during both seasons, is supremely waterproof, that's fairly lightweight and easy to set up. The Elixir 1 has ticked every single box. Pros: - the quality of the materials are the biggest pros for me. Everything feels extremely durable. The fly and floor of this tent are twice as thick as many other one-person ultralight tents, which of course means the tent as a whole is heavier but supremely waterproof. This saved me more than once when we were caught in extended periods of hard rain. On one occasion, we were caught in so much rain that the cirque started to slide. Several tents were pushed down slopes by mud and every single tent flooded...except mine. I was bordering on hypothermic having spent 3 hours counting between thunder and lightening strikes to determine whether or not to keep students in or out of tents. If my tent had flooded and my sleeping bag had been soaked through, I'm really not sure I could have re-warmed myself. - The pole system is elegant and very rigid. I spent several nights in winds exceeding 40mph and the tent barely shook. Especially when guyed out, this tent is rock solid. - The weight and packability are fairly good and more than worth it for the superior materials - This thing is roomy for a one-person. I'm over 6' and can stretch out completely without touching the tent walls. I can also sit up inside and change clothes/read without my head being cramped. It's also wide enough to where I was able to store most of my gear and clothing in the tent next to me, which was an advantage during those heavy rains and muddy camps - That being said, the vestibule is very roomy - plenty of space for my pack and extra gear - The gear loft pockets are very convenient for small items - The general aesthetics of the tent are excellent - classic MSR colors Cons: - I used the footprint on every occasion for extra protection. I do wish the footprint's rivets were designed to where the tent could be moved with the footprint attached (otherwise, when you pick up the tent to move it, the footprint just falls off and it's a pain to reattach) - The default stakes should be replaced with MSR Groundhogs. I do this with every tent. If I was MSR, I just wouldn't bother manufacturing any other stakes. The Groundhogs will save you some weight, they don't bend, and they're way stronger than the hook design. - While the colors look sharp, the white tent fabric does show every spec of dirt and mud. Some backpackers take pride in their gear looking filthy. I do not. They could replace the white with a grey that would hide more dirt. - Ventilation is fairly good, but it could be better with an additional fly vent or two. All things considered, this little tent is just perfect for the price. Serious kudos to MSR for designing a bombproof tent for all conditions. ## Frequently Bought Together - MSR Elixir 2-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent - MSR Universal 2-Person Tent Footprint Tarp - MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/253740356-backpacking-tents-msr-elixir-person-lightweight-backpacking-tent](https://www.desertcart.at/products/253740356-backpacking-tents-msr-elixir-person-lightweight-backpacking-tent) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*