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MSR Freelite 2 Person Tent

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End Use

Hiking

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Capacity

Sleeps 2

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Trail Weight

3 - 4 lbs.

DETAILS & DESIGN :

  • Ultralight, semi-freestanding tent
  • Rectangular floorplan with plenty of headroom
  • Two large-side entry vestibules, interior pockets, and overhead gear lofts to store extra gear
  • Waterproof DuraShield™ coated rainfly, floor, and taped seams keeps the elements outside where they belong
  • Super strong, lightweight aluminum DAC NFL tent poles
  • Tech-friendly pockets with cable ports
  • Micromesh tent body minimizes condensation and keeps out bugs
  • Reinforced patches and stitching at guy points and locking anodizes stake loop grommets for extra strength

  • Brand : MSR
  • Web ID: 24MSRUFRLT2PTNTS2CAT
  • SKU: 25594126
Weight2 lb .5 oz.
Length814 in.
Capacity2 people
Minimum weight2 lb.
Packaged weight2 lb. 5 oz.
Floor area29 sq. ft.
Vestibule area15 sq. ft.
Number of poles2 DAC NFL 8.7mm poles
Interior height39 in.
Packed size18 x 4.5 in.
Number of doors2
FreestandingSemi-freestanding
Rainfly fabric15D ripstop nylon 1200mm Durashield™
Mesh type10D polyester micro-mesh
Floor Fabric15D ripstop nylon 1200mm Durashield™ polyurethane & DWR
MaterialsNylon, Aluminum

REVIEWS

4.5

12 Reviews

Love The Weight And Size.

Love the weight and size. Second trip with it the wind ripped the stitching in the rain fly and bent one section of pole. Slightly dissatisfied for the cost of the tent.

Amazing Tent! Size Is Perfect

Amazing tent! Size is perfect and weight is dialed! Haven’t used it in stormy weather yet but am highly confident it will make my JMT trip a bit more comfy! Two person is def a one person tent!!

Light Weight, Easy To Set

Light weight, easy to set up and tear down. Foot print should be included. Recommend buying if you are going to use on rough ground

The Freelite Is A Great

The FreeLite is a great light two person tent. My wife and I recently used it on a 6 day backpacking trip and we fit comfortably inside. Having the twin vestibules was a huge plus too! The tent easily withstood rain and hail. Yay! The only con is that the rain fly gutter doesn’t work well. After a rain storm, I opened the rain fly and water instantly dropped on me and inside the tent. All in all though, I’d highly recommended this tent for two people who want a light sturdy backpacking tent. Cheers!

No Complaints!

So light! So easy to set up! No complaints! It is super spacious for just me, but I can see that there will be enough room for two of us when I bring my husband along next time (but packs will have to go out in the vestibules).

Impressed

This is my first "good" tent, having previously used a cheap Amazon one-person tent, so my reference point is pretty low. That said, the tent packs up quickly, and it is light. With my single use, it set up quickly and easily. Please make sure you keep track of the poles because one is mingled in with the others in the sleeve, but it is not attached so that it will fall out. After set up, the interior is roomy enough for a pad and gear for one person. I would not want to share the tent with anyone unless I was very familiar with them, but it is large enough to pack up the sleep system while staying dry inside the tent if necessary. I would not want to set it up in the rain because you must set up the tent before the fly, and the tent body is about 70% mesh. The pockets inside are unique and placed in the right spots. You can place your phone in one of the top pockets and lay there watching videos just like you were at home. It's excellent, and I enjoyed it on the FIRST and so far only outing.

It's Misleading To Call This

It's misleading to call this a 2-person tent. It fits two people...provided they have no gear. Which rather defeats the purpose of a two person *backpacking* tent.

Light And Dry

So far this tent has been awesome! It’s light and packs up well. It held the rain out and it kept me dry during our rainy New England season!

Excellent 2 Person Backpacking Tent.

MSR provides another exceptional product with this tent. We bought it intending to start backpacking this year and we just got back from our first trip. Had a heavy downpour and we stayed completely dry as well as our gear in the tent and in the vestibules. It’s big enough for two people as long as you are comfortable getting close, would be plenty big for one and all of your gear. It does how ever fit two 25” wide sleeping pads which is great. Sets up and packs down very easy, incredibly light, and very well made. Highly recommend.

Big Upgrade From My Old Tents

The Freelite 2 is pretty fantastic. I've had it out in some pretty nasty weather so far and it's kept me dry the whole time. It pitches tight with no sag and no wrinkles, the door zippers don't snag and the rainfly doesn't drip water directly into the tent when you open it in the rain. The weight is right for two people and there is enough room in the tent for two adults. The square floor makes it easy to pitch and gives a bit of extra room inside. The fly covers the tent incredibly well and it stands up to heavy rain and wind. Overall a great light tent to take into the backcountry.

Love This Tent

Got this tent to upgrade from my r.e.i half dome 2. So far have had it out 6 time including a 6 day trip. This tent is seriously awesome. Myself and 2 dogs fit with plenty of room. Great construction and quality. It being so light weight for the size is the best feature. Look forward to years of use.

Awesome Upgrade Over Previous Model

Love the weight reduction and rectangular floor plan. I measured the inner tent dimensions and both ends are 50" across, so suitable wide 25" sleeping pads. But honestly, this tent is so lightweight I plan to use it as a solo shelter. The updated mesh inner is a joy to use with gear lofts and lots of pockets. They should just sell the inner tent by itself! The door zippers are bi-directional so they can be vented and the new color scheme is calming and blends into the forest quite well for privacy. I wish the cross-pole was connected to the lengthwise one to prevent loss, but I guess you just need to be careful not to lose it.

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