MSR

Elixir 4-Person Backpacking Tent

Name: MSR Elixir 4-Person Backpacking Tent
Brand: MSR

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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)

$489.95

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Overview

A large and durable 4-person tent that is perfect for car camping, family backpacking or multisport basecamp adventures.

Specs

Brand: MSR
Weight: 4196 g · 148.0 oz
Capacity: 4
Seasons: not published by the manufacturer
Packed dimensions: 22 x 7.5 in (56 x 19 cm)

Weight vs. category

This product148.0 oz

Category average52.5 oz

182% heavier than the category average.

How it measures up

Against every one of the tents in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.

Weight: 9.25 lb (4196 g); Lighter than 5% of 91 weighed · #86 lightest; +229% vs the median 2.81 lb
Price: $489.95; Cheaper than 60% of 92 priced · #37 cheapest; -9% vs the median $539.98 · $3.31/oz (median $11.01/oz)
Sleeps: 4; Larger than 89% of 63 rated; median 2

The lightest of the tents on record is Zpacks Big Ass Camp at 9.0 oz — 3942 g less for $109.05 more.

The cheapest is Big Agnes mtnGLO® Light Controller at $8.00 — $481.95 less.

See every one of the tents measured →

RidgeNote verdict

MSR Elixir 4-Person Backpacking Tent is listed in the Tents & Shelters category. Its listed weight is 182% heavier than the category average. The manufacturer list price is $489.95.

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