MSR Freelite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent
- 2 lbs minimum weight (0.91 kg)
- 84 x 50 inch floor, 29 sq ft
- 2 doors, 2 vestibules, 15 sq ft vestibule area
- 39 inches of headroom
- 1,200mm DuraShield PU coating, PFAS-free
- 8 aluminum stakes, 3-year limited warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light two-door tent for backpacking pairs who want their own entrance and vestibule. The tent is semi-freestanding, and the thin nylon rewards a careful choice of site.
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ASIN: B0CS4WT7CMCategory: Tents
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Overview
Backpacking pairs get a light shelter with two doors and two vestibules, so nobody climbs over a partner at night. A hub-and-pole frame sets up quickly, and a coated, taped fly and floor shed rain.
Two entrances and separate gear storage make sharing a small tent far easier on long trips. The low weight comes from thin coated nylon, which needs a groundsheet or a cleared site to last.
Who it's for
Couples and hiking partners covering miles who still want some personal space. Groups wanting standing height should look at larger camping tents.
Pros and cons
- Two doors and two vestibules
- Light for a two-person tent
- Quick hub pole setup
- Cable ports on pockets
- Semi-freestanding, needs stakes
- Thin fabrics need care
- Freestanding label in specs conflicts
Performance notes
The single hub frame pitches in one motion and spreads tension evenly across the canopy. Holding shape in wind depends on staking the semi-freestanding corners, and the coated floor resists ground water only while undamaged.
Specifications
| Brand | MSR |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Floor Length | 84 inches |
| Floor Width | 50 inches |
| Maximum Height | 39 inches |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 pounds (0.91 kg) |
| Item weight | 2.3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Pole Material Type | DAC NFL aluminum |
| Fabric Type | 100% ripstop nylon |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Semi-freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 8 stakes, guy lines, rainfly, setup instructions, stuff sack |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3-year limited |
| Other details | |
| Occupancy | 2 person |
| Floor Area | 29 square feet |
| Water Resistance Level | 1,200mm DuraShield polyurethane, waterproof |
| Number Of Doors | 2 |
| Number Of Poles | 2 |
| Number Of Pockets | 4 |
| Number of Stakes | 8 aluminum |
| Vestibule Area | 15 square feet |
| Number of Vestibules | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I pitch the MSR FreeLite 2?
The unified hub-and-pole system clips the body in place, then stakes secure it since the tent is semi-freestanding. Setup instructions are included.
Does the MSR FreeLite 2 have two doors?
Yes. It has two doors and two side-entry vestibules.
Is a footprint included with the FreeLite 2?
No footprint is listed. The box holds 8 stakes, guy lines, the rainfly, instructions and a stuff sack.