With its roomy design and lightweight engineering, the Elixir 2 Lightweight Backpacking Tent (2-Person) from MSR is a good choice for backpacking, car camping or anytime you need a freestanding shelter. Weighing just 5.8 lb, the Elixir 2 offers ample headroom and 29 ft² of floor space – enough for two mattresses with room to spare – plus generous vestibules for its two doors. When using the Fast & Light configuration (just poles, footprint and rain fly), the tent weighs just 3.6 lb.
When the weather's fair, the canopy's solid-fabric sides provide privacy while its micromesh windows offer breeze and views. If there's rain in the forecast, the polyurethane-coated 68 denier polyester rain fly with 1500mm DWR will keep you dry. The rain fly features kickstand vents to prevent condensation and built-in rain gutters to prevent dripping on the doorways. The bathtub floor is made of sturdy taffeta nylon with 3000mm waterproofing.