MSR Gear Shed Review

Review of the MSR Gear Shed, which is an additional storage area that attaches to my MSR Elixir2 tent.
The idea was to have one tent that I could expand from basic travel to having a base camp set up for a few days with the extra storage and cooking capability.
It fits any MSR Elixir or Hubba tent series. Elixir 1,2 & 3, and Hubba NX, Hubba Hubba NX, Mutha Hubba NX.
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[@mayo_moto]

Excellent show and tell. Thanks!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks, MSR do make nicely thought out quality gear 👍🏻

[@davidmciver4311]

Excellent description of how it attaches. Thanks.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thank you for watching David, appreciated

[@My24hradventure]

Nice looking piece of kit! I don't think it's for me as I feel I have bags of space in my tent as it is, but definitely good to see it in action. Thanks for sharing!

[@thecampingbiker791]

In truth I’m unlikely to use it that much as like yourself I think the Elixir2 is a roomy enough tent, but I can see using on the odd motorcycling weekend camping/walking trip if weather poor...probably not enough to justify having it 😂 👍🏻

[@user-gq1sl9xd6k]

I'm a solo camper. I bought a Naturehike Hanger 2 Tent(White) and additional Gear Shed because I worried about theft when I sleeping at night and away from tent. Also prevents animals from catching garbage. You can store camping equipment and food in Gear shed from rain and theft. I love it very much😍

[@thecampingbiker791]

Solo camping is great, do you also wild camping? I also have a MSR Elixir2 with additional gear shed for same reasons but have just recently got a Naturehike Opalus3 tunnel tent which is an excellent tent, lots of storage, can sit on my camping chair inside entrance part and it packs down quite small, Naturehike build some great tents at good value…all the best regards, Andrew

[@bradb2514]

Another great review. I appreciate the detail. Certainly an interesting concept.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Brad, thanks for that 👍🏻 yes, it’s a bit different and gives me flexibility if setting up a base camp for a few days, although I don’t think I’d use on a trip where I’m moving every day, so useful but I suppose not essential 😆

[@bradb2514]

By the way, we brought the Honda home on Tuesday. Weather here is terrible so I have been busy in the garage adding bits to the bike. Installed a SRC Moto brand rear rack and side stand foot enlarger. Very impressed with build quality and direct fitment. I also purchased a SRC skid plate. Looks very nice and allows the use of my centerstand. Will install that this weekend. Got a Quadlock for the bar by the windscreen for my phone and hard-wired power to that. I like it but my wife finds it distracting being so high up. If she insists I’ll add a bracket to the handlebar for her. I purchased Barkbusters too, but a piece was missing in the kit so I’m delayed on that install. I watched your video on how to remove the old bar ends. Worked a treat! I transferred over my wife’s Enduristan rear bag (holds her rain kit) and her Giant Loop tank bag. Perfect fit. I also coated all the surfaces on the bike with Optimum ceramic coating. Should make it much easier to clean. (I’m a car detailing fanatic so I have all the detailing products at hand, so why not!) Prepping everything is so much fun!

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@bradb2514 you don’t hang about do you 😂 sounds like you’re really enjoying yourself with the upgrades, bet you and your wife can’t wait to test ride with the extras 👍🏻

[@bradb2514]

Yes sir! (I say as I look out at the pouring rain.) 😢

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@bradb2514 same here Brad, it’s been a couple of weeks of drab cold wet weather! Still, on the bright side we have the shortest day coming up and then it’s brighter by the day 😂

[@CarparkCarl]

Love the fact that it's called a shed. Doesn't look like it adds much weight to the bike when on the move and would really make a base camp more usable for if you setup camp somewhere for a few days whilst exploring an area.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Carl, yes a funny name for a tent but I suppose it’s quite literal and says it as it is 😂 Although it has its own bag, you can dispense with that and just put it in the actual tent bag and weighs about 0.8kg. I’ll probably make a small additional groundsheet to put down inside the shed for really horrible weather. The more I consider it the more appreciative of the design I am, MSR apparently give excellent back up service and I have a lifetime replacement of damaged poles 👍🏻

[@r13gbs]

Looked at one of these and also the MSR Tour ,But opted for the Naturehike Mongar 2 +vestibule ,Cheaper alternative ,, Great review BTW

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Rick, I rate the Naturehike tents very highly, having had a Cloud Up1 and I’ve now got the Cloud Up2, in Forest Green, but COVID has intervened with my winter camping plans! If I didn’t have the MSR I’d have bought a Mongar....thanks for commenting, it’s always good getting others views, keep safe regards Andrew 👍🏻

[@Pt_Lacky]

I got the Elixir 1, which is the ideal size for me, mainly because I want to bike pack in the future, but I expected if I want to do a few days camping I’d need some storage, so I think based on what I’ve seen, I’ll pick it it up. Like you said, might bring a small ground sheet to cover up the gap atleast partially, with some space for boots. Cheers for the review! Edit: I might see if I can get a bike in the gear shed, could be useful.

[@thecampingbiker791]

To be honest, for solo traveling I think the Elixir1 is the better option and the flexibility of extra storage with the gear shed makes it a perfect set up…indeed knowing what I now know I should have bought the Elixir1 👍🏻

[@johncoyle1096]

Vango do one for some of there smaller tents my m8 has 1 they r great especially if u have to shelter when weather gets nasty otherwise u would be confined to your own tent on r last trip we sat in his gear store 2 chairs & table for r beer & snacks 😉😊😊😊

[@thecampingbiker791]

‘Beer Tent’ sounds much better name for it John 😂 As you say, great idea for bad weather space, although the MSR version might be a bit low for getting seats in I’m going to try next time I use it (with a beer in hand of course) 😆

[@wretchpin]

Does the gear shed instantly fill to the brim with arachnids, the second you turn your back? Thanks for the glimpse by the by!

[@thecampingbiker791]

If it does then they all sneak off in the morning 😂

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Any bike tents? Just joking... hope all is well. Your getting close to the 1k mark. Exciting

[@thecampingbiker791]

Bike tents are too big for me, they’re as heavy as my bike 😂 😂 Can’t believe I’m nearing 1000, but I’ll keep the champagne on ice 😆

[@harrytoress5421]

realdarkwebpin on telegram has got legit ID with a full citizenship package. Practically the best at the moment tbh

[@ScaniaAdventure]

Can you fit the Helinox chair in the gear shed? Would be nice when there is rain outside….I have the Elixir 2.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Not done so but I absolutely know the Helinox Ground Chair would as I’ve had it in a lower inner than the gear shed.. I’ll come back to you once I get chance to check the standard chair 👍🏻

[@Bygkakpolak]

With the gear shed slanting down towards the tent, do you see water come through the connection point of the tent fly and the shed?

[@Bygkakpolak]

10:30 for answer

[@thecampingbiker791]

No, it’s definitely water tight..good bit of kit, although a tarp would do similar job 👍🏻

[@Tyh-ix5gh]

Halo,I would want to how how long is the floor area? I just only know total length is 170 , thank you

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi, the overall size is 1.7 x 2 m at the widest point, the bit that that has floor/groundsheet cover of about 70cm x 2m again at the widest point. Hope that helps!

[@trevorsimms8177]

Hi how small does the elixir 2 compress down to

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Trevor, I use an Exped medium compression bag which lets me compress down about 30% of original pack size… I’m just away at moment or I’d measure up properly for you…..Just to give you an idea, here’s a link to the bags so you can see how it straps down 👍🏻 www.outdoorgb.com/p/exped_waterproof_compression_bags_straps/

[@thomasshortall2028]

Ideal for a mountain bike 🚵‍♀️? Ta

[@thecampingbiker791]

Perfect 👍🏻

[@thomasorland9011]

Can u sit on ur chair in it .. is it High for that

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Thomas, good question and I haven’t tried that, but I don’t think so with my Helinox! I can sit on a mat without problem though 👍🏻

[@alainvanhemelryck8078]

Hello, thanks for your vdo ,but please use your microphone properly !!!! Alain from France

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Alain, I’ll try better next time 👍🏻

[@gazza1858]

It’s a no from me just buy Elixir 2 or Hubba Hubba Nx 2 the new model .

[@thecampingbiker791]

Funnily enough Gazza, I said in the review I didn’t think I’d use it much and indeed have never used it since…although have used my Elixir2 plenty of times!