2024-11-06T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Robust and well priced
I was looking for a robust tent that was suitable for field and after much deliberation I settled on the elixir 2.. not super light but that's not what I was looking for as much of our work was vehicle or canoe access, with the occasion backpacking trip. Great tent.. woke one morning after a considerable rain event total surrounded by water but tent was completely dry.. impressive.. easy to sent up , tough, and withstands the elements after 5+ years..
Darren B.
Originally posted at
2024-11-06T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Love this tent
This is a great bombproof tent that I use myself. It is roomy and has the height to sit up inside. I like the 2 doors, vestibules and storage space inside and out. It comes with the ground tarp and is relatively easy to pitch also. I only wish there was a bit more ventilation with the fly on as it can get warm inside on a hot day. But I would definitely buy another one if needed.
Joel R.
Originally posted at
2024-11-06T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Waterproof
My first trip with this tent, we had 50mm of rain overnight, and it continued raining all weekend. Woke up with the tent sitting in a big puddle but the inside was dry.
Melissa S.
Originally posted at
2024-08-21T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great in the rain
I bought this tent a few years ago. Two summer of 2024 nights on a PEI sandy beach: Thunderstorm and downpour the 1st night. 6 hour downpour and high winds the 2nd night. My GSP dog and I were snug as a bug in our tent cave. The pounding surf, the wind and rain kept me awake (the dog slept) but we were totally dry and totally secure. The fly dried off quickly when the rain stopped so it was an easy teardown. THANK YOU :)
Baillie
Originally posted at
2024-07-25T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Awesome design, 5lbs is really
Awesome design, 5lbs is really heavy for what im going for though
Elijah R.
Originally posted at
2024-07-24T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent brand ,,great tent
I already buy this elixer for 3 times elixir 2,,3 items elixer 1,,3 items ,,this really good ,,great tent ,,no leaks ,, no problem for heavy rain for the whoe night,,,when I bring it o the Philippines,, do so climb,, and mostly rain forest ,,I m highly satisfied to this tent ,, my msr collection ,,highly recommended
Joseph C.
Originally posted at
2024-06-09T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great little light weight tent
Great little light weight tent
Scott D.
Originally posted at
2024-04-20T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Faulty Rain fly on the Elixer 2
Bought the tent 3 years ago and on the 4th use the seams started to leak during a rain storm. Emailed the warranty department 7 months ago and sent pictures of the seams and never heard back. Other than the fly, the tent is excellent and the rest of the MSR equipment I have performs well in the back country.
Dwayne B.
Originally posted at
2024-04-09T20:00:00
It is not a 2 person tent unless you are really friendly with the other person. Zipper could be better at corner bend, it has to be encouraged to go around it. Nothing that makes this better than any other tent this size I have used.
Paul S.
Originally posted at
2024-02-15T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
MSR ELIXIR 2 fly
Have had the tent 10yrs absolutely love the tent ! 2 years ago mid Canoe trip the waterproofing just completely flaked off during our first storm there.
Siobhann M.
Originally posted at
2024-01-13T19:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Similar rain fly issues
Similar to other reviews, my rain fly is starting to fail apart. Seam tape is peeling, the fly feels "sticky", and it's starting to flake apart. Maybe the fly and tent were manufactured separately negate the tent is holding up great.
Super great tent... good size for 2, perfect for 1 person if you don't mind the extra weight. Have used this in snow and it held up great.
Hopefully I can get the fly issue sorted out or I'll have to look for a replacement system.
Scott C.
Originally posted at
2023-12-27T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great entry level tent
The Elixir is easy to set up, very roomy, and has good ventilation features.
Chally S.
Originally posted at
2023-12-27T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
I work as a camera
I work as a camera operator for natural history films and much of my work is in remote and inhospitable environments. MSR tents are the only tents I have seen consistently hold up in extreme high winds. These are the only tents manufacturer I will use in the field after having other tents fail on location leaving me in a difficult situation with a broken shelter in a remote location.
Darryl M.
Originally posted at
2023-12-27T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
I work as a camera
I work as a camera operator for natural history films and much of my work is in remote and inhospitable environments. MSR tents are the only tents I have seen consistently hold up in extreme high winds. These are the only tents manufacturer I will use in the field after having other tents fail on location leaving me in a difficult situation with a broken shelter in a remote location.
Darryl D.
Originally posted at
2023-10-29T20:00:00
Awesome!! Best tent I ever had! It's worth the price!
Pedro F.
Originally posted at
2023-10-29T20:00:00
Awesome!! Best tent I ever had! It's worth the price!
Pedro
Originally posted at
2023-09-26T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Great tent, poor rain fly
Have been using the tent for for a few years now (at least 10 trips), and it's been working well overall. The zippers are a little delicate and showing some strain on the seams. Like some reviews have mentioned, the rain fly has shown the most wear. The seam tape is falling apart, and the fly is no longer water resistant. I sent it in to the repair shop in Seattle and they sent it right back saying "new fly".
Alice
Originally posted at
2023-09-13T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Great tent but flaw with rainfly
Like many of the other comments in this section, we have had the rainfly become completely unusable. The wax layer has crumbled off on our 2 tents and now the lightest rain and even dew penetrates the rainfly and gets in our tent. I tried contacting customer support AND opening a repair shop case but have gotten no response. The lack of of communication is extremely disappointing, especially considering I wanted to give them the chance to respond before leaving an 'unfavourable review' as the seemingly only way to hear from a representative. Tent is 4/5 stars, faulty rainfly is a big issue and communication with MSR is 0/5 stars.
Ben
Originally posted at
2023-09-11T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Elixir 2P Tent!
Took the Elixir 2p out as soon as I got it. Camping trip for the weekend, rained on and off and the tent held up great. Very high quality stuff from MSR, as usual!
Paul M.
Originally posted at
2023-08-20T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Love it! Quality with ease
Love it! Quality with ease of use all in one!
David C.
Originally posted at
2023-08-15T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
This tent is fantastic! I
This tent is fantastic! I had solid rain through the day and night- tent was sitting in a puddle- and I was warm and dry all night. Setup is easy. The vent/screen with space between the rain fly and the tent makes for good airflow and temperature regulation even while it's closed in for long periods. I'm an MSR tent customer for life.
Melissa S.
Originally posted at
2023-07-30T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Solid Tent for 2ppl
Great tent, quick to setup and very sturdy in the wind.
The porch/vestibule is a good size, easily fitting two hiking boots and two 80L backpacks. It makes the space feel much larger than it is.
One of my favourite designs of this tent is that it flares at the base, so if you have broad shoulders, you can lie on your back without fear of taking over your tent buddies' space.
- Negatives: I can never line the poles up perfectly to the seams, which visually upsets me, and there is sometimes a small puddle on the roof if there is no wind to blow it to one side.
Stanley M.
Originally posted at
2023-07-28T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Yes, you should buy one!
I put this tent through the ringer, 28 day canoe trip in northern Ontario and Manitoba. Lots of rain and high winds, quick to pitch/strike kept me dry and held up well. This is my second 2 person tent in 15 years, my last tent was a Zoid 2. I fully expect this tent to last just as long. I trust and obviously support msr when it comes to quality and dependability when it matters.
William T.
Originally posted at
2023-07-14T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Well made.
Well made.
Morey H.
Originally posted at
2023-06-24T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic Customer Service
MSR is fabulous- I had a problem with the fly for my tent and they replaced it immediately. I love my little tent and customer service has made me love MSR that much more!!
Nancy C.
Originally posted at
2023-06-18T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Une super tente
Tente ??? légèrete , assez grande pour deux personnes et leurs sacs . Ce monte rapidement et facilement . Les matériaux semble durable .
On recommande et nous somme comblé par notre achat .
Maltais N.
Originally posted at
2023-06-18T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Une super tente
Tente ??? légèrete , assez grande pour deux personnes et leurs sacs . Ce monte rapidement et facilement . Les matériaux semble durable .
On recommande et nous somme comblé par notre achat .
Nicolas M.
Originally posted at
2023-06-12T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Leaking Fly
I bought my tent in 2019 and was extremely happy with it for the first couple of years. I use it a few times a year for both back country canoeing and car camping. Last year it started to leak and upon inspection the fly seams appear to be crumbling. I will put a seam sealer on the fly as I have a major northern trip this year but I'm disappointed that I need to do this.
Nancy
Originally posted at
2023-06-12T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Leaking Fly
I bought my tent in 2019 and was extremely happy with it for the first couple of years. I use it a few times a year for both back country canoeing and car camping. Last year it started to leak and upon inspection the fly seams appear to be crumbling. I will put a seam sealer on the fly as I have a major northern trip this year but I'm disappointed that I need to do this.
Nancy C.
Originally posted at
2023-06-11T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
quick delivery and very easy
quick delivery and very easy to set up. Nice roomy tent for a small family.
Rachael F.
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