Special Feature | Rainproof, Windproof, Lightweight |
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Brand | MSR |
Occupant Capacity | 1 |
Design | Camping Tent |
Material | Fabric |
Recommended Uses For Product | Festival, Backpacking, Camping & Hiking |
Product Dimensions | 86"L x 33"W x 39"H |
Seasons | 3 Season |
Color | Gray/Red |
Sport | Camping & Hiking |
Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Shape | Rectangular |
Installation Type | Free Standing |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
Included Components | Tent, Poles, Footprint, Rainfly |
Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
Size | 1 Person |
Closure Type | Zipper |
Number of Doors | 1 |
Fabric Type | Rainfly: 68D Ripstop Polyester with Polyurethane DWR, Canopy: 40D Ripstop Nylon, Mesh: 20D Polyester Micromesh, Floor: 70D Taffeta Nylon with DWR Coating |
Floor Width | 63 Inches |
Floor Length | 86 Inches |
Water Resistance Technology | 3,000 mm |
Floor Area | 1.86 Square Meters |
Vestibule Area | 1.11 Square Meters |
Number Of Poles | 2 |
Style | Elixir 1-person Lightweight Backpacking Tent |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Number of Windows | 2 |
Number of Rooms | 1 |
Minimum Trail Weight | 3.93 Pounds |
Tent Floor Material | 3,000mm Polyurethane Waerproof Coating, 70D Taffeta Nylon |
Support Pole Attachment Mechanism | Clip |
Number of Vestibules | 1 |
Number of Stakes | 3 |
Rainfly Material | 68D Ripstop Polyester |
Is Waterproof | True |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21.69 x 8.27 x 5.59 inches |
Package Weight | 2.09 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 86 x 33 x 39 inches |
Brand Name | MSR |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer 3-Year Limited |
Model Name | msr elixir person lightweight backpacking tent |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 5 |
Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
Part Number | 10310 |
Model Year | 2020 |
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Special Feature | Rainproof, Windproof, Lightweight |
Brand | MSR |
Occupant Capacity | 1 |
Design | Camping Tent |
Material | Fabric |
Recommended Uses For Product | Festival, Backpacking, Camping & Hiking |
Product Dimensions | 86"L x 33"W x 39"H |
Seasons | 3 Season |
Color | Gray/Red |
Sport | Camping & Hiking |
About this item
- Rainfly: 68D Ripstop Polyester with Polyurethane DWR
- Imported
- One person tent for solo backpackers and campers
- Unique pole geometry optimizes headroom and fits one large mat; adaptable rainfly allows for excellent views; built-in gear lofts and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls enhance livability
- Includes an MSR Elixir footprint that allows for a lightweight fast & light setup with rainfly
- Freestanding system features color-coded poles, clips and webbing, Plus red vestibules for fast and easy setup
- Mesh and solid fabric panels offer ventilation, warmth and privacy
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Price | $189.04$189.04 | $449.95$449.95 | $359.00$359.00 | $269.95$269.95 | $499.95$499.95 |
Capacity | 1 Person | 1 Person | 1 Person | 1 Person | 4 Person |
Floor Dimensions | 88 x 33 in (223 x 84 cm) | 87 x 33 in (221 x 84 cm) | 85 x 30 in (216 x 76 cm) | 86 x 33 in (218 x 84 cm) | 95 x 95 in (241 x 241 cm) |
Packed Weight | 14 oz (410 g) | 1 lbs 15 oz (0.8 kg) | 2 lbs 7 oz (1.11 kg) | 4 lbs 12 oz (2.16 kg) | 12 lbs 11 oz (5.76 kg) |
Packed Size | 8 x 4 in (20 x 10 cm) | 18 x 4 in (46 x 10 cm) | 19 x 4 in (46 x 11 cm) | 19 x 6 in (48 x 15 cm) | 24 x 9 in (61 x 23 cm) |
Compatibility | MSR Gear Shed | MSR Gear Shed | |||
Size Options | 1, 2, and 3 person | 1, 2, and 3 person | 1, 2, and 3 person | 1, 2, 3, and 4 person | 4 and 6 Person |
Product Description
Our most livable tent for solo backpackers and campers, the MSR elixir 1 tent combines a fast and easy setup with generous accommodations. The versatile tent features a large vestibule for storing gear and one easy-entry door. The tent body balances breathable mesh with solid canopy fabric to deliver ventilation, warmth and privacy. INSIDE, a built-in gear loft keeps smaller items organized and within reach, while the glow-in-the-dark zipper pull is easy to find at night. Whether you're front country camping or trekking deeper into the wilderness, the elixir 1 tent was built for livability at the highest level. Footprint included.
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ASIN | B078Y5XX4R |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #123,130 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #406 in Camping Tents |
Date First Available | January 4, 2018 |
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Customers like the quality, size and weight of the tent. For example, they mention it's durable, has a vestibule and is easy to set up. Some appreciate the design and ventilation.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tent. They mention that the quality materials seem good, the tent is rock solid, durable, and easy to set up. They also appreciate the elegant and very rigid pole system, the thick fabric, and the waterproof design.
"...The pole system is elegant and very rigid. I spent several nights in winds exceeding 40mph and the tent barely shook...." Read more
"...The tent/rainfly/footprint are all lightweight but very high quality. The zipper, although YKK, seems kind of lightweight and small for the job...." Read more
"...Build quality is good as well...." Read more
"...With support poles, the weight will reach 6.6lb. The fabric is thick, waterproof should be good, the height and width are very suitable, there is..." Read more
Customers like the vestibule of the tent. They mention that it's great for extra storage and privacy, with enough space for one person. The rain fly leaves room to shelter shoes or a backpack, and the gear loft pockets are convenient for small items.
"...The gear loft pockets are very convenient for small items- The general aesthetics of the tent are excellent - classic MSR colors..." Read more
"...The vestibule was great for extra storage and privacy, but if you're planning on rain you'll definitely want to prop your gear up off the..." Read more
"...The vestibule is adequate for his backpack, or a medium Rubbermaid bin of clothes.Build quality is good as well...." Read more
"...be good, the height and width are very suitable, there is enough space for one person." Read more
Customers find the tent easy to set up. They mention that the poles are long and want to spring. They also appreciate the anodized aluminum and the snap together with ease.
"...seasons, is supremely waterproof, that's fairly lightweight and easy to set up. The Elixir 1 has ticked every single box.Pros:..." Read more
"...Materials: the poles are a really nice anodized aluminum and snap together with ease once you extend them out...." Read more
"...Fairly easy to set up, the fiddly bit is the long poles, which want to spring back together when trying to splay them to the corners of the tent...." Read more
"...It is the easiest and fastest tent to set that I have ever used...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the tent. They mention that the height and width are very suitable, it has enough space for one person, and has a bigger vestibule. They are also able to store most of their gear in it.
"...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..." Read more
"...Overall: very happy with this tent. Perfect size, easy setup and teardown, and good quality materials." Read more
"...The fabric is thick, waterproof should be good, the height and width are very suitable, there is enough space for one person." Read more
"...The Elixir has less mesh and more space inside and a bigger vestibule. Which will be much better for winter camping...." Read more
Customers find the weight and packability of the tent fairly good. They say it's easy to set up and folds up very compact. Customers also mention that it comes with a footprint, which is a plus.
"...The weight and packability are fairly good and more than worth it for the superior materials- This thing is roomy for a one-person...." Read more
"...The tent/rainfly/footprint are all lightweight but very high quality. The zipper, although YKK, seems kind of lightweight and small for the job...." Read more
"In fact, this tent is not too light. With support poles, the weight will reach 6.6lb...." Read more
"...Quality of materials seems good. Comes with a footprint which is a plus...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the design of the tent. They mention that the general aesthetics of the product are excellent, the pole system is elegant, and the materials are nice anodized aluminum.
"...The pole system is elegant and very rigid. I spent several nights in winds exceeding 40mph and the tent barely shook...." Read more
"...Materials: the poles are a really nice anodized aluminum and snap together with ease once you extend them out...." Read more
"Nice tent..." Read more
Customers like the ventilation of the tent. They say it's fairly good, but it could be better with an additional fly vent or two. They also mention that it'll provide decent air flow with no condensation.
"...Ventilation is fairly good, but it could be better with an additional fly vent or two...." Read more
"...him dry through some strong thunderstorms and seems to have adequate ventilation...." Read more
"...The tent itself is very roomy (for a 1P) it’s sturdy and has decent air flow with no condensation noticed so far...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the water resistance of the tent. They mention that it is supremely waterproof and kept them dry through strong thunderstorms.
"...that can handle extreme temperatures during both seasons, is supremely waterproof, that's fairly lightweight and easy to set up...." Read more
"...It kept him dry through some strong thunderstorms and seems to have adequate ventilation...." Read more
"...The fabric is thick, waterproof should be good, the height and width are very suitable, there is enough space for one person." Read more
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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.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
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.
Teardown: Packs up very easily and neatly with plenty of room in the storage bag. The material is pretty lightweight so everything folds up very compact. Careful not to bend the sewn-in vent supports though when folding up the main tent body.
Size: at 5'-10" felt perfect for me just a few inches each above and below and the same to the sides, it was very cozy but just enough room to sit up and get situated and change clothes. I was able to use my folding sleep mat that is like 30x72 inches and it was a near perfect fit. A few articles of clothing and my jacket ended up in the tent with me, but other than that not a whole lot of room for extra storage other than maybe a very modestly sized pack. That said though, I think if you really wanted/had to two small framed side sleepers who dont mind getting REALLY cozy could sleep fine in this tent, although this has yet to be tested. The vestibule was great for extra storage and privacy, but if you're planning on rain you'll definitely want to prop your gear up off the ground.
Materials: the poles are a really nice anodized aluminum and snap together with ease once you extend them out. The tent/rainfly/footprint are all lightweight but very high quality. The zipper, although YKK, seems kind of lightweight and small for the job. That was the only thing that worried me, but it did fine with no problems so far. I definitely wouldnt manhandle it around though.
Overall: very happy with this tent. Perfect size, easy setup and teardown, and good quality materials.
Fairly easy to set up, the fiddly bit is the long poles, which want to spring back together when trying to splay them to the corners of the tent. After a few set-up and tear-downs, my son (in middle-school) is able to handle it without any help.
It kept him dry through some strong thunderstorms and seems to have adequate ventilation. He hasn't used it in the early spring, late fall or winter, although I believe it will work fine in 3 seasons. Winter might be a bit of a stretch for this tent- too much screen material.
The vestibule is adequate for his backpack, or a medium Rubbermaid bin of clothes.
Build quality is good as well. I've owned a number of MSR tents through the years and this is about average for those I've seen from MSR- definitely a few steps above the cheap tents, but not as nice as the high-end ultralight backpacking tents.
Very tempted to buy a second for myself.
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Mancano le falde, quindi quando tira molto vento entrano parecchi sbuffi d'aria, che d'altro canto aiutano nel tenere l'interno asciutto dalla condensa: infatti se ne è formata quando, con MOLTO meno vento comunque e senza aprire le finestrelle, avevo messo una fila di massi a protezione. In ogni caso con un po' di sole e di vento la mattina s'asciuga in un attimo, ovviamente.
Morale: perfetta per chi vuole fare escursioni in solitaria, penso che con un'ottima combinazione di materassino e sacco a pelo possa essere usata anche d'inverno con soddisfazione.
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Montaggio facile e veloce.
Anche se è da un posto è molto comoda. Al fondo ci sta comodamente lo zaino.