FreeLite 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
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Why We Like The MSR FreeLite 2 Tent
Whether our backpacking partners travel on two legs or four, the MSR FreeLite 2 Tent offers plenty of space without weighing down our packs. The two-person tent is extremely light while still offering a large living space that gives us room to move comfortably. The two-door design allows us to enter and exit the tent without having to crawl over our partner, and two side vestibules ensure that we have plenty of storage space to stash our packs while we snooze. The rainfly and bathtub-style floor are coated with DuraShield weatherproofing to keep us dry and protected from passing storms, and the super strong DAC poles stay upright in high winds. On warm, clear nights, we can gaze at distant constellations and count shooting stars in comfort beneath the mesh canopy.
Details
- Light as a feather backpacking tent made to go the distance
- Large, rectangular living area gives us room to move around
- Semi-freestanding design makes setup quick and easy
- Two-pound trail weight keeps our packs light and small
- Durashield rainfly and floor seal out moisture for all-night comfort
- Breathable mesh canopy keeps us cool on hot summer nights
- Two DAC poles provide lightweight strength for windy days
- Two vestibules and doors allow us to get in and out easily
- Item #MSQ002J
- Material
- [floor] 15D ripstop nylon, Durashield (polyurethane, DWR treatment), [canopy] 10D polyester mesh, [rainfly] 15D ripstop nylon, Durashield (polyurethane, silicone)
- Capacity
- 2-person
- Season
- 3-season
- Freestanding
- semi-freestanding
- Poles
- 2 DAC NFL 8.7mm
- Pole Attachment
- clip
- Number of Doors
- 2
- Number of Vestibules
- 2
- Vestibule Space
- 15sq ft
- Ventilation
- mesh canopy
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Gear Loft
- 2 side, 2 roof
- Interior Height
- 39in
- Floor Dimensions
- 84 x 50in
- Floor Space
- 29sq ft
- Packed Size
- 18 x 4.5in
- Trail Weight
- 2lb
- Packed Weight
- 2lb 5oz
- Activity
- backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 8 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 14, 2023
No complaints!
So light! So easy to set up! No complaints! It is super spacious for just me, but I can see that there will be enough room for two of us when I bring my husband along next time (but packs will have to go out in the vestibules).
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
October 25, 2023
Impressed
This is my first "good" tent, having previously used a cheap Amazon one-person tent, so my reference point is pretty low. That said, the tent packs up quickly, and it is light. With my single use, it set up quickly and easily. Please make sure you keep track of the poles because one is mingled in with the others in the sleeve, but it is not attached so that it will fall out. After set up, the interior is roomy enough for a pad and gear for one person. I would not want to share the tent with anyone unless I was very familiar with them, but it is large enough to pack up the sleep system while staying dry inside the tent if necessary. I would not want to set it up in the rain because you must set up the tent before the fly, and the tent body is about 70% mesh. The pockets inside are unique and placed in the right spots. You can place your phone in one of the top pockets and lay there watching videos just like you were at home. It's excellent, and I enjoyed it on the FIRST and so far only outing.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
September 8, 2023
It's misleading to call this
It's misleading to call this a 2-person tent. It fits two people...provided they have no gear. Which rather defeats the purpose of a two person *backpacking* tent.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 16, 2023
Light and dry
So far this tent has been awesome! It’s light and packs up well. It held the rain out and it kept me dry during our rainy New England season!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 25, 2023
Excellent 2 person backpacking tent.
MSR provides another exceptional product with this tent. We bought it intending to start backpacking this year and we just got back from our first trip. Had a heavy downpour and we stayed completely dry as well as our gear in the tent and in the vestibules. It’s big enough for two people as long as you are comfortable getting close, would be plenty big for one and all of your gear. It does how ever fit two 25” wide sleeping pads which is great. Sets up and packs down very easy, incredibly light, and very well made. Highly recommend.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 22, 2023
Big upgrade from my old tents
The Freelite 2 is pretty fantastic. I've had it out in some pretty nasty weather so far and it's kept me dry the whole time. It pitches tight with no sag and no wrinkles, the door zippers don't snag and the rainfly doesn't drip water directly into the tent when you open it in the rain. The weight is right for two people and there is enough room in the tent for two adults. The square floor makes it easy to pitch and gives a bit of extra room inside. The fly covers the tent incredibly well and it stands up to heavy rain and wind. Overall a great light tent to take into the backcountry.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 11, 2022
Love this tent
Got this tent to upgrade from my r.e.i half dome 2. So far have had it out 6 time including a 6 day trip. This tent is seriously awesome. Myself and 2 dogs fit with plenty of room. Great construction and quality. It being so light weight for the size is the best feature. Look forward to years of use.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 25, 2022
Awesome Upgrade over Previous Model
Love the weight reduction and rectangular floor plan. I measured the inner tent dimensions and both ends are 50" across, so suitable wide 25" sleeping pads. But honestly, this tent is so lightweight I plan to use it as a solo shelter. The updated mesh inner is a joy to use with gear lofts and lots of pockets. They should just sell the inner tent by itself! The door zippers are bi-directional so they can be vented and the new color scheme is calming and blends into the forest quite well for privacy. I wish the cross-pole was connected to the lengthwise one to prevent loss, but I guess you just need to be careful not to lose it.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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