MSR

Elixir Tent: 1-Person 3-Season

NICE TENT

Very nice tent I purchased this tent for bike touring and backpacking. After extensive research I felt that this tent was the best quality that fit my budget. I like the extra setup options that are available such as the fast fly footprint setup and also the availability of adding the gear shed if desired. The activities that I will be using it for will be more recreational so I can live with carrying an extra pound of weight since it's a quality shelter. It is very easy to set up. I've only used it in the field one night so far, and it performed well. I hope that it will serve me well for many years as others have shared in their comments.

i really wanted to keep my Elixir 1 for motocamping, but the measurements are inaccurate.

i really like the ease of setup, quality of materials, design, etc. Where this let me down though is that I am 6’6” and MSR purports this tent to be 86” in length, or just a bit over 7’. This is blatantly inaccurate. When I measure the inside of the floor tub at the ground, it is only 82”. When you add wall slope 3” from the floor to account for a pad, the length measurement drops to a mere 76”, or 6’ 4”. My head and feet were pressing out on the walls of this tent when on my pad. add condensation and you will have a wet head and foot of your bag. Hello hypothermia. I returned this and sadly cannot use ANY MSR tent as this is the longest floor they offer. Though after reading about the numerous issues with the rain fly’s delaminating, I think I dodged a bullet.

Great in heavy downpour

Borrowed sons tent to go kayak camping in the outback. Tent preformed great in a torrential downpour with heavy winds and saved the day. 1/4 of tent ended up being in an inch and a half of water (floor was like a waterbed!). Remarkably no leaks. Super impressed. Will buy an MSR tent when the time comes.

Awesome tent

I love it! Not the lightest for a single man tent, but it has a smart design with plenty of room for a tall guy like me and a spacious vestibule. It appears to be well built and I expect it will last for a long time.

msr elixir 1 person

Great one person tent for entry level backpacking. Very versatile and is excellent for various camping style. I used it while backpacking in the backcountry and despite the little added weight, the tent is thought, completely waterproof and easy to set-up.

Easy to set up, roomy

Easy to set up, roomy and well built. I use it for motorcycle travel and that it is relatively light weight and compact is a real plus.

I’m 6’3 and it’s good

I’m 6’3 and it’s good fit , Winter camping and was fine . The wall is a bit steep on the non door side and that’s an issue if the wind changes on you .

Been motorcycle camping for 20+

Been motorcycle camping for 20+ years and saved the best for last. Used in one of the worst rain & hail storms I’ve been in and all was good. Plenty of head and sleeping room. Packs small, well thought out and quick set up. Many thanks for a great tent Pic from Willville Bike Camp, Meadows of Dan Va Frank

Elixir 1

Wonderful little light weight tent perfect for back packing. I absolutely love it and would buy one again!

My Tiny Home on The Trail

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

185

I spent the last 15 years using an MSR Zoid 1 which is just a glorified bivy sack. I picked the Elixir 1 because it has a big (for a solo tent) vestibule. I live in the PNW and I need room under the fly to cook and keep my stuff dry. Plenty of head room (for me), lots of extra length. Before I purchased, I read that it was not as wide as advertised. I would have to agree. The width is not an issue for me but if you use an extra wide sleeping pad it may not fit. It is heavier than other solos...but it also uses a lot more tent fabric in the body than other solos and has a bigger vestibule.