Msr Carbon Reflex 1
The low weights comes from using lighter weight lower denier fabrics in the rain fly and inner tent in addition to the carbon fiber tent poles that the carbon reflex is named after.
Msr carbon reflex 1. The msr carbon reflex 1 tent is damn light ultra packable and i could spread out comfortably without hitting any of the walls. Carbon fiber poles lightweight fabrics and a zipper free vestibule make it ideal for ultralight backpacking at 66 kg 1 lb 7 oz and its spacious interior and full featured livability. 2 7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews for msr carbon reflex 1 person tent updated. Msr makes three two door backpacking tents.
Press to open modal with high resolution version of current image. Stability in high winds and long term durability are the only unanswered questions and although it survived the oregon timber trail with no physical signs of wear or tear i will have to update this review after a few more long rides this summer. The msr carbon reflex 2 is a seriously lightweight tent made for two but as with most two person tents it s better for one. The msr carbon reflex 1 is an ultralight double walled tent that weighs just 1 lb 7 oz.
To escape mosquitoes i set up the body without stakes when i was alone inside a shelter using. 3 5 14 rated 3 5 out of 5 with 14 reviews. Msr carbon reflex 1 person tent updated 5064 045. This product is no longer available but don t go just yet.
The msr carbon reflex 1 packs the smallest of all the tents tested in this set and is the second lightest by a narrow margin. The carbon reflex provides roughly the same amount of livability as the hubba hubba while weighing less. The lightest full protection solo tent in the msr lineup has been redesigned to now be 11 oz. It does this by simplifying the pole design and by using slightly lighter easton carbon fiber poles.
Msr carbon reflex 1 tent. The body with upper netting can be set up without the rainfly if you re certain it won t rain in the middle of the night. Designed to be used in place of the carbon reflex tent body this fast light body features a bathtub style floor that guards against side wind and rain splatter offering more weather protection than a simple footprint and rainfly setup. Custom fit for the carbon reflex tent this fast light body provides a lighter weight alternative to the tent body for minimalist backpackers.
It s semi freestanding but sets up easily. The tent s biggest drawback is its non freestanding design which can limit its applicability.