I own two Elixir 2 tents and one Elixir 1 and I approve this message 😂 great tents done thousands of miles with them. My old inner has now been upgraded to a 4 season inner 😉
I bought the Elixir 1 recently and i am delighted with it. A little on the heavy side, But I like the vestibule opening options, One third, two thirds and fully open. Unfortunately there is no toggle to hold it in the fully open position so I carry a small clip. The loose centre pole is crude. A clip to secure it and stopping it rubbing on the other poles would have been nice.
Stiii love my mongar 2, budget friendly and basically a rip off of this tent. Just brought a second in purple, as my son wants his own tent now. Used mine at least 30 times now, mostly when dry but used it for two winters now too. No issues with it, always use the ground sheet and a silver mat inside to protect the floor. Rick
Great review as always Andy. I have to agree with you that there are lighter, stronger and cheaper tents out there, but if it suits you, that's all that really matters.
That was my first wild camping tent I purchased , I’ve used it in all weathers and it brilliant I got the Y pegs with mine , not sure why they have changed to shepherd hook pegs 😊
Because they're cheaper and lighter and also because these days most seasoned backpackers have a type of stake they prefer and will use regardless of whatever the tent comes with. Kind of like how even $300 backpacking boots have cheap insoles because most people who drop that much on a pair of boots are just going to replace them with something else on day 1.
I adore my elixir 2. Just to lay back and look at the canopy makes me happy. It really is a beautiful tent. My nephew has a vango helium ul2 which is super quick and easy to erect and packs super small, but I wouldn't trade my elixir for it.
I’ve had mine for a couple of months, done a few summit camps in it and a couple of easier camps and love it, it’s suddenly become my favourite 3 season tent I have
Hi Andy ,,that’s my tent 😁bought mine last year online from a German coymany under just £200 ,,what a buy ,,with foot print ,,did over 200 miles SWPath also South Downs Way four months ago ,,just brilliant tent loads off room ,,even people come up to you and say ,,nice tent😁it looks great when up like you said ,,simple just a great tent ,,all the best Stewart Wiltshire ,,ps I have had no problems at all,,⛺️🏃♂️👍
I have the nx2 and its such a good tent, dont think msr get the street cred they deserve on the scene you dont see many people that have one ever change from them do you. They just dont seem trendy do they even though they perform so well
I bet you got a flat pitch pitching on the ground where you are on todays post… your posts are great and thorough . You make good viewing, V enjoyable listening to you.
Apart from weight mine seems bombproof and sturdy my first sort of proper tent I don't have money for multiple tents or the Need tbh,alpkit polestar 1 and exiler 2 are doing me fine and should for few years I hope plus if you rate it Andy that's enough for me be confident in mine
Never liked the poles and it is also quite heavy. Kept the groundsheet and sold it getting a Hubba Hubba instead when it was sold around 240 £. Since both tents have same mensurements the groundsheet fits perfectly with Hubba Hubba as well. Then for other seasons than late Spring, Summer and early Autumn I instead use the Helm Compact 2.
I have an elixir 2 after researching for over 18month I could only afford 1 tent didn't want a really cheap one after all the hours I put in it came out top for me 👍
I own two Elixir 2 tents and one Elixir 1 and I approve this message 😂 great tents done thousands of miles with them. My old inner has now been upgraded to a 4 season inner 😉
I've had mine a few years now, and love it. I'm always looking at other tents, but haven't found a better 2 person 3 season tent in this price range.
I bought the Elixir 1 recently and i am delighted with it. A little on the heavy side, But I like the vestibule opening options, One third, two thirds and fully open. Unfortunately there is no toggle to hold it in the fully open position so I carry a small clip. The loose centre pole is crude. A clip to secure it and stopping it rubbing on the other poles would have been nice.
Stiii love my mongar 2, budget friendly and basically a rip off of this tent. Just brought a second in purple, as my son wants his own tent now. Used mine at least 30 times now, mostly when dry but used it for two winters now too. No issues with it, always use the ground sheet and a silver mat inside to protect the floor. Rick
Great review as always Andy.
I have to agree with you that there are lighter, stronger and cheaper tents out there, but if it suits you, that's all that really matters.
That was my first wild camping tent I purchased , I’ve used it in all weathers and it brilliant I got the Y pegs with mine , not sure why they have changed to shepherd hook pegs 😊
Because they're cheaper and lighter and also because these days most seasoned backpackers have a type of stake they prefer and will use regardless of whatever the tent comes with. Kind of like how even $300 backpacking boots have cheap insoles because most people who drop that much on a pair of boots are just going to replace them with something else on day 1.
You should review some American/ Australian tents. Big Agnes, Nemo and Sea to Summit!
I adore my elixir 2. Just to lay back and look at the canopy makes me happy.
It really is a beautiful tent.
My nephew has a vango helium ul2 which is super quick and easy to erect and packs super small, but I wouldn't trade my elixir for it.
Sorry,how thick are poles on this tent? I cant find that info anywhere..
8.5mm from memory.
I’ve had mine for a couple of months, done a few summit camps in it and a couple of easier camps and love it, it’s suddenly become my favourite 3 season tent I have
Anyone know how well this tent would hold up in reasonable winds & rain?
We've had it in storms!
Hi Andy ,,that’s my tent 😁bought mine last year online from a German coymany under just £200 ,,what a buy ,,with foot print ,,did over 200 miles SWPath also South Downs Way four months ago ,,just brilliant tent loads off room ,,even people come up to you and say ,,nice tent😁it looks great when up like you said ,,simple just a great tent ,,all the best Stewart Wiltshire ,,ps I have had no problems at all,,⛺️🏃♂️👍
I have the nx2 and its such a good tent, dont think msr get the street cred they deserve on the scene you dont see many people that have one ever change from them do you. They just dont seem trendy do they even though they perform so well
"every single island in the Outer Hebrides"? I doubt that very much 😂
I bet you got a flat pitch pitching on the ground where you are on todays post… your posts are great and thorough . You make good viewing, V enjoyable listening to you.
I was wondering if the ball hits the tent,is it a 4...?
Cheers Andy,
Just been out with this one. brilliant tent. Going up to helvellyn next week for a summit camp. Fingers crossed the wind is forgiving!
Sierra Designs has a tent called the meteor 2p / 3p which seems very similar and a fair bit cheaper , it's a brilliant tent and also in around 2kgs
That’s always looked like a great buy to me too. I really rate Sierra Designs gear.
The Sierra meteor tents don't use DAC poles anymore! The quality of the tent has gone downhill
@@mrmods7912 that's a shame mines had the dac poles , was a cracking tent
Apart from weight mine seems bombproof and sturdy my first sort of proper tent I don't have money for multiple tents or the Need tbh,alpkit polestar 1 and exiler 2 are doing me fine and should for few years I hope plus if you rate it Andy that's enough for me be confident in mine
Never liked the poles and it is also quite heavy. Kept the groundsheet and sold it getting a Hubba Hubba instead when it was sold around 240 £. Since both tents have same mensurements the groundsheet fits perfectly with Hubba Hubba as well. Then for other seasons than late Spring, Summer and early Autumn I instead use the Helm Compact 2.
I have an elixir 2 after researching for over 18month I could only afford 1 tent didn't want a really cheap one after all the hours I put in it came out top for me 👍
Do I need this tent ..no ..do I want it ..yes..cheers Andy good review as always
This is interesting. I’m new to camping ⛺️ ❤️❤️
Had this tent myself and it is great, but ultimately sold it and bought the Hubba hubba for its weight savings.
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"every single island in the Outer Hebrides"? I doubt that very much 😂
All the main islands anyway!