MSR Freelite Backpacking Tent Review: Ultralight and Comfortable

I have to balance my desire to carry as little weight as possible with my desire for comfort.

Good food has become a synonym for comfort. Real food is not the typical backpacking food. I can bring bacon and eggs with a little weight carved out of my basic kit. This is the reason why I was interested in the freelite.

The new Freelite is only 2 pounds and 9 ounces lighter than the previous model, but it is still large. It is well-ventilated and has plenty of storage pockets and gear lofts.

It's not too light.

A one-person, two-person, and three-person are available. All are made of 15D ripstop nylon with a 1200-mm Durashield polyurethane. The thicker nylon used in the Hubba Hubba tent is not as heavy as the thinner nylon used in the Best Tents. You will want to take care of it. Picking up a footprint can extend the lifespan of the tent. The tent has 10D micro mesh, which is typical for a lightweight tent.

The tent I tested was called asemi-freestanding tent for backpacking pairs. The tent is great for two people who don't mind being close, that's whatMSR means

The Freelite has room for a 25 inch inflatable pad. I used the Sea to Summit and the Tensor pads to test it.

There is no taper, one of the reasons I like the Freelight so much. The width at the feet is the same as the width at the head. It's a good choice for taller people because of the steep inner walls. It is difficult to test, but I think it would be good for people up to 6'3".

There isn't much room left over since it's just wide enough to accommodate two This is the perfect amount of sleeping space for a couple or a family backpacking with kids. I shared it with my son and he liked it a lot. If you don't want to be next to your hiking partner, you might want to check out the three person model, which adds 12 ounces but is over a foot wider.