Inside Look: MSR Elixir 2 Tent

Choosing between a small pack size and a livable tent space no longer has to be a hard choice. The Elixir 2 weighs only 2.2kg and features an impressive amount of space in the main sleeping area and dual vestibules.
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[@danielrodel3646]

Every product review should be like this!

[@trekitt]

Hi Daniel, thanks for your kind comments, we aim to please. Paul.

[@dwardo1066]

I have used my Elixir 2 a few times over the winter and its a lovely tent. Nice place to be. It can also be pitched outer first using the ground sheet to support the poles, fly over that, crawl in and pitch the inner. Tried the outer pitch first my self in horrible cold rain and worked fine, bit of a faff but kept the inner dry.

[@trekitt]

Glad you're enjoying your tent and thanks for watching.

[@ExploringHabit]

Great in-depth review , no others like it on KZbin. I'll be buying this for my cycling tour in France this year.

[@trekitt]

Hi, thanks for your kind comments, we aim to please!

[@yonderoutdoorsuk]

Great review of the tent. Love the fact that you can do away with the inner as well to give you a basic shelter and save weight.

[@trekitt]

It is indeed a hugely versatile tent. Thanks for watching! Paul.

[@danjohnson6970]

Best reviews on gear you could possibly get, cant wait to get one of these now

[@trekitt]

Thanks very much!

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

Best demo and description of this product.

[@trekitt]

Thanks for your kind comments and for watching. Paul.

[@Karl-dg7rm]

I love my elixer 2 its been a beast for me in winter💪💪👍👍

[@gavin3645]

Excited to see a review of the tent we bought from Trekitt and took on the Tour Mont Blanc! A great compromise between weight and cost. Loved the double entrance. Used one for kit and one for access. Great headroom for internal living on the one night it chucked it down with rain. (Still not sure how my 14 yr old and I managed to play i spy for an hour!) Seemed a bit more robust than the hubba hubba which was a bonus too. Didn't experience any real condensation issues and managed to even pack it up inner first the morning it rained! Great affordable lightweight (not ultra) tent. Dolomites next summer!!

[@trekitt]

That's awesome to hear about your adventures! Thanks for watching.

[@welshwarrior5263]

Excellent review, thank you. I now want one.

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching!

[@mybakingtray]

Great review. Exactly what I needed. Cheers.

[@trekitt]

Glad it helped

[@andrewbissett7097]

Bought this tent after watching this video.. Been out wild camping in it about 10 times over the last few months and absolutely love it outstanding tent great Quality.....Great value for money👍👍

[@trekitt]

Great to hear!

[@thisismylaine]

Thanks for this detailed look at the elixir 2. 👍🏼

[@trekitt]

Our pleasure!

[@thisismylaine]

It really was so helpful in helping me decide that the elixir 2 was the tent for me. Esp the info about interior space Inc head room. Thanks again!

[@xavieraubad3824]

Have been looking for a new tent for a while now but thanks to this video I think my search has finally come to an end! I loved the amount of detail in this, everything that was spoken was everything that needed to be heard. Very excited to get a weekend away in this cracking shelter! Cheers for such an informative video.

[@trekitt]

Thanks for the kind words - glad we could help!

[@polarbear109p2]

I had my heart set on the Elixr 1 which is retailing at £215 the now. After seeing this I think I’m going to go for this for an extra £30 and have extra room for myself and with the option of taking one of my boys camping in the hills of Scotland. Great video Paul. Quality gear on you’re website ✌️

[@trekitt]

Good choice. I have the Hubba Hubba NX 2 and use it primarily as a solo tent. The weight difference is minimal but the space inside is noticeable! Harry

[@wanderingit_]

Seems to be decent airflow around the base of the flysheet as well. Plenty of features and well thought out design. Glad you mentioned hydrostatic head - can cause a lot of confusion with the general public, and manufactures love using it as a sales gimmick! The only thing is that inner pitch first aspect for UK conditions. But all the pros outweigh that tbh. Good review 👍

[@trekitt]

Thanks for your considered and kind comments. Paul.

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome ... cheers chris & sam

[@trekitt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deltamike5055]

What a great review, bought one here in Australia because of your excellent explanations. Hi Ben...lol

[@trekitt]

Hi, thanks for watching and for your kind comments. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your new tent. Paul.

[@deltamike5055]

Thanks Paul, because of your comments and review I bought one here in Australia, and have used it in the Alpines in snow or during summer. Thanks again great review and great information well presented. Off to the next Alpine snow adventure and hi to Ben (footage hog clearly..lol)

[@adventureswithbecketandxena]

I've had this tent for exactly this 1 year now. Gone through lots use with lots of wind, rain, and thunderstorms. It has held up great. I love it. Rainfly on mine though is red and light grey. Excellent review.

[@louiss.w1944]

Is this tent worth 180USD?

[@trekitt]

That's so good to hear that the tent has served you well. Thanks for watching.

[@trekitt]

Yup!

[@adventureswithbecketandxena]

@@louiss.w1944 I paid $319 for it and it is definitely worth it

[@lv2keepfit493]

@@louiss.w1944 bloody $400 Can. ugh :(

[@nigelgregory5996]

Just bought one of these tents. Didn't come with how to pitch up. Excellent demonstration thanks.

[@trekitt]

You're welcome, enjoy your new tent. Harry

[@devinhardy4680]

Very helpful video! thank you so much! How did you get that colorway for the tent fly??

[@trekitt]

Hi, thanks for the kind comments, the tent in the video was supplied with that colour flysheet.

[@tonybownwanderer800]

Excellent demo, Thanks. What’s to stop you making it outer first?

[@trekitt]

It'd be really difficult to get the inner attached to the poles/pegs. It probably could be done, albeit with a lot of stress!

[@IgnacioGlezCllo]

looks great!! would you say it's stronger than the Hubba Hubba (with it being heavier and that)??

[@trekitt]

The Elixir is heavier as it uses polyester rather than nylon, so it won't be any more durable but it will withstand UV degradation better and is cheaper to produce. Kind regards, Harry.

[@DCowley81]

Great reviews on gear. Have had an MSR hubba for 12 years. Bomb proof tent so thinking of something a bit bigger to take my daughter camping for a night either on site or wild camping. Looking at either this or the wild country trisar 2d. Csnt make my mind up. Any suggestions? Have you tested and reviewed the trisar 2D?

[@trekitt]

I'm afraid we've not used the Trisar, but the Elixir is a great option. A little heavier than the Hubba but hard to beat for the money. Harry

[@WalkingNatureWorld]

Hello, nice video, thanks for sharing! We have been looking into buying this tent for hiking and backpacking as it seems a really good quality but we are a bit concerned about weight. So we wandered what part of the weight we could leave at home and not carrying. We can´t find any information on the web about the weight of each separate part that goes in the kit with this tent. Would it be possible for you to say the weight of the footprint and pegs separately? And what would be the weight of only the rainfly, tent body and poles together? Thank you in advance.

[@trekitt]

Skip to 11:19 and we outline the three different pitching options available with their retrospective weights. Kind regards, Harry.

[@WalkingNatureWorld]

@@trekitt Thanks so much for the quick reply! So it is 2.5 kg with a full setup, but if using this setup without footprint? As it is not stated how much weigh the footprint itself.

[@joseqv943]

Hello, Great review! I have a litte question...! Do you think that it would be possible to leave a disassembled bike in the apse of the tent? I would like to buy an MSR Elixir tent, maybe the version 1p for travel with my bike alone or 2p to get more space . But i don't know if could leave the frame of the bike inside the apse? Thank you for your answer!

[@trekitt]

Ooh, that's a hard one. I don't think it'll fit WELL, but you might be able to squeeze it in. Personally, I'd opt for a tunnel tent to make life easier. You'll also reduce the risk of catching your derailleur on the lightweight flysheet. Harry

[@AlFrosty]

After a year I'm still finding exciting features. It's really simply to erect, which I did rapidly on a wet and windy Yorkshire Dales. I'm 6'1" and carry a decent sized begen too so I need the room, especially when it comes a Terra Nova. I can't fault it..thanks for the videos :) *Edit* In the next product review video can Ben pretend to be on the phone to a secret agent? Why a secret agent? Why not :))

[@trekitt]

HI, thanks for your kind comments. The Elixir is a cracking tent and I hope you have many years of service and enjoyment.

[@beastofackworth]

In the video it looks like the flysheet is really short. Will this allow lots if rain to get to any rucksacks and shoes in the porches if it's raining?

[@trekitt]

It's unlikely. I have the Hubba which is the same shape, just different fabrics, and have never had this issue. Harry

[@SR81K9]

I want this for cycle touring, i can't afford the Hubba NX 😔

[@trekitt]

Hi Zeus, here's a great alternative at a good price - www.trekitt.co.uk/39482/products/wild-country-hoolie-compact-2-tent-green.aspx

[@annaconda9990]

.... an important question - are the zips man enough for prolonged camping ? (they can be one of the weak points on a lot of tents these days), thanks, alan

[@trekitt]

They're pretty tough. Unlike some super lightweight tents, the Elixir's main focus is reliability, space and value, so the zips aren't thin and delicate. Kind regards, Harry.

[@annaconda9990]

@@trekitt ... . Thanks

[@marcin79jasinski]

Any 2020 tents review coming? I am in the market for one. Would love to hear some professional recommendations.

[@trekitt]

We haven't got any lined up just yet, but if you're after some advice I'd recommend either emailing us ([e-mail]) or giving us a call (01432 263335) and we'd be more than happy to provide some recommendations based on your requirements. Kind regards, Harry.

[@jasonphillips8302]

If you set up as fly and footprint, how hard would it be to then fit the inner?

[@trekitt]

Honestly, a massive pain. It'd be quicker to remove the fly, attach the poles to the inner and then re-attach the fly. Harry

[@YogiLigh]

How can one setup tent if it is raining heavily nonstop? 🤔 Have you tried it under worse weather conditions to set up any of the msr tents? Thanks

[@trekitt]

You get a little soggy, is the honest answer. I take a small towel with my MSR Hubba Hubba to clear up any excess water ingress. Harry

[@jamesdouglas8126]

Hi I purchased this tent after watching your video clip, can you confirm your fly cover is green and the one I purchase is kind of greyish is this just down to country purchase?

[@trekitt]

The tent is available in both grey and green. We stock both! Harry

[@Leo_2023ajc]

bonjour msr elixir 2 ou salewa denali II ? merci

[@trekitt]

Bonjour. The two tents are very similar and it may just come down to colour choice!

[@seanosborne4028]

Great tent is ot 4 season?

[@trekitt]

3 season.

[@louiss.w1944]

I’m in Canada is this 2 person elixir tent worth 189 USD?

[@trekitt]

I'd say so, especially at that price. Kind regards, Harry.

[@kelly1892]

can this tent fit a double camping mat???

[@trekitt]

Hi Kelly. The Elixir two is a roomy tent, but it all depends on the size of your "double" mat. All the dimensions of the tent can be found here www.trekitt.co.uk/sleep-shelter/tents/msr-elixir-2-backpacking-tent-green__35312 Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@jamesf8864]

Any comments from MSR tent owners? I think all of their tents LOOK good, but I hear bad things about their build quality and condensation management in general. Is that a fair assessment?

[@Wildernessoutside]

don't know if the have changed again but they went away from seamed seals and lots of people complained of getting water inside tent, hopefully they reverted to seam seaming

[@jamesf8864]

@@Wildernessoutside I did read that water ingress was an issue with them, which of course immediately shuts off that avenue of possibility as a prospective next tent!

[@benvickery]

I have the MSR 3 and I don't have any complaints so far. I've used it on Dartmoor with my 2 children and locally in the SE. It was pretty windy but only light rain so it coped well. I'm glad I bought it.

[@jamesf8864]

@@benvickery Glad it's working out well for you 👍

[@kevinbungles]

Nice but heavy - i have a Hilleberg Anjan 3 and only weighs 1.6KG, the Anjan 2 will be lighter

[@RubenKemp]

This tent however, only comes in at 1/4th (or 1/3rd depending on where you live) of the price. Decent weight-quality-price ratio and even though I have had quite some condensation I would recommend it for beginning/young cyclists or a hiking duo.

[@kevinbungles]

@@RubenKemp probably lasts 1/4 or a third of the use of a hilleberg too

[@RubenKemp]

@@kevinbungles I agree, but most people under 25 don't want to spend £650 on a tent.

[@thewelshnomad7094]

Does exactly the same job as a tent a 5th the price lol...

[@rendyza338]

the KUIU Mountain Star 2P would outperform both, mine is 1.6kg (1.7kg with fp), 3.5 season, outerframe andit is very easy setup with no water drop when setting up in rains

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

What’s the difference between this and the Hubba Hubba?

[@trekitt]

Hubba is made of siliconised nylon and is lighter & more packable (and consequently more expensive) Elixir uses polyester, making it heavier and less packable but with a lower price point Both are extremely similar in terms of features, space and ease of setup.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

@@trekitt Thankyou, I have the Hubba Hubba but wouldn’t feel confident taking it out if it was windy. This may be a good alternative option for a windy night? Thanks

[@trekitt]

@@Northern_Rockhopper It'll perform almost identically. I used my old Hubba Hubba in some pretty windy conditions and it was fine, but this is subjective. If you need something to take more abuse, you'll need a 4 season tent. The MSR Access is essentially a 4-season version of the Hubba. www.trekitt.co.uk/sleep-shelter/tents/msr-access-2-tent-green__44144

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

@@trekitt Ah okay, Thankyou. I was looking at maybe the access 2 but there’s a few videos on KZbin that show the poles collapsing in heavy winds so they’ve kind of put me off. Do you have anything similar with good head height that’s 4 season possibly?

[@trekitt]

@@Northern_Rockhopper The Fjallraven Abisko Lite 2 would also be worth considering. It's a tunnel tent, so slightly different to assemble but provides notable benefits in strong wind thanks to its long & comparably aerodynamic shape. It can also be pitched with the inner left attached, which as you'll know the Hubba/Elixir/etc range can't. The interior height is also reasonably good at just under a metre. www.trekitt.co.uk/sleep-shelter/tents/fjallraven-abisko-lite-2-pine-green__37012

[@xxxccc4034]

Use the outside part to have a Wood burner; toasty

[@Chris66able]

An inner up first tent, in the UK is a stupid idea.

[@trekitt]

That all depends on how quickly you can get it up! Personally I've never had a problem. Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@nasherart792]

You removed an Isopro camping gas cannister

[@trekitt]

Wrong video!

[@ianbriggs3190]

Gas canister

[@trekitt]

Hey Ian, wrong video.

[@YorkshireTripper.]

up until 2 weeks ago i'd of recommended this tent to anyone but camped in the lakes during the tail end of storm desmond and it totally failed me . stupid peg points not enough practical guy points and the pole snapped and pierced both inner and outer. Gave it to a friend who wants to try repair it because iv'e lost all confidence in it . Iv'e had £15 tents stronger (Tiger paws for anyone in the know)

[@trekitt]

Hi Richard. It sounds like you've had a really bad experience with your MSR tent. Generally speaking we have had nothing but good reviews of these tents but I hope that you can still get out and enjoy the outdoors in your new Jack Wolfskin tent. Paul.

[@YorkshireTripper.]

@@trekitt Hi i am starting to read more and more stories of bad reviews and also of how msr are really not what they used to be. I won't touch them again. I also don't have a jack wolfskin tent

[@fishermansid8861]

Good tent terrible pegs

[@daytonlittle8834]

You removed an Isopro camping gas cannister

[@trekitt]

Wrong video!