Product Name:

MSR MicroZoid
Manufacturer: MSR
Group Name: Shelters
Weight: 1300.0 Gram(s)
Cost (MSRP): $230.00 CDN
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Description

The lightness of a bivy sack without the garment-tight fit. In fine weather, the MicroZoid can be set up without the fly to reduce overheating and keep bugs out. The large side vestibule features a versatile four-way door system, including a cunning side entry that lets you roll into the tent rather than having to wiggle down the front. High and low cross vents help minimize the condensation that is the bane of most single-person shelters.

* Fits one person.

* Floor is made of 70-denier nylon, polyurethane-coated for waterproofness to 5000mm.

* Fly is made of 75-denier polyester taffeta, polyurethane-coated for waterproofness to 1500mm.

* Canopy is made of white, 190-count, 70-denier ripstop nylon, undyed for greater strength and to reduce dye effluent use, which is harmful to the environment.

* All exposed seams sealed.

* Poles are made of DAC Featherlite 7001-T6 aluminum

* Floor area is 1.8 sq.m and vestibule area is 0.5 sq.m.

* Minimum weight is 1.34kg, packaged weight is 1.5kg.

* Packed size is 14 x 39cm.

Features

Solo hoop style tent, ultralight

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Title: Still making this tent?
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Written by: johngenx Created Time:3/15/2007 1:13:48 PM
Strengths: Super light, sheds wind, durable
Weaknesses: 24" interior height, older polyester fly
Conclusions: I spent many nights in a MicroZoid before tent technology took a big leap forward a few years back. It was wonderful having only 1300g on my back during those long days on the trail, and having a bug-free refuge at night seemed incredible. But...

The low roof and tight space means you ONLY sleep in this tent. You will NOT be changing clothes or anything else hat requires you to bend even slightly at the waist. Compared to tarping and enduring bugs and rodents, it was a great leap forward. Today, I have no idea of why MSR still makes this tent. The Hubba barely weighs more, and offers REAL space to sit up and a real vestibule.

The old style polyester fly will allow water through if you lean against it, but otherwise the little tent is surprisingly weather tight. The super low profile excels in high winds. You cannot use a pack bigger than about 30L and fit it in the vestibule.

I have many fond memories of great trips in a MicroZoid, but today, I seek more from my tent, and many makers (including MSR) are giving it...
Review Based on: 5 Year(s)