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MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Tent: 1-Person 3-Season - 2009 BCS
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The Carbon Reflex 1 Tent holds the record of being the lightest double-wall tent that MSR has ever made. Carbon fiber poles, lightweight nylon fabric, and a unique two-pole design helps this tent get in just over the two-pound mark, so you barely notice it in your pack.
- Non-freestanding double-wall design and three-season construction ideal for trekking, climbing, and fast-packing applications
- Floor and fly seams sealed to prevent water from sneaking in through the fabric joints
- Large door and vestibule make entry, exit, and gear storage simple
- Lightweight, two-pole design keeps weight to a minimum without sacrificing structural integrity
- Strong Easton Custom Carbon 6.3 poles blend uncompromising stability with tremendous weight savings
- Fast-pitch option lets you carry just the poles, fly, and footprint for a lighter-weight rig (footprint sold separately)
Bottom Line: You don’t have to go with a single-wall tent to go light.
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Fly open
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Good Tent
By:
Pecan
August 7, 2011
This is a nice tent. It is very lightweight and easy to setup. I feel like I have plenty of room for sleeping comfortably in this tent. The first time I used it I had a problem with lots of condensation, but it was pouring down rain that day and night. The other few times I've used it I haven't had any problems.
Great tent but lots of condensation
By:
Bob Wade
February 27, 2009
I purchased this tent for a 5 day trek through Yosemite and it was great. Quick to put up and take down. Very light and compact. The only negative is there is very poor ventilation. Every morning my bag and floor is web with condensation. Other than that, I love it.
Is this condensation issue really a problem?
Is this condensation issue really a problem?
By: suzie
May 23, 2011
As with so many things, Eli is tuned right in with his answer, but I'll add that as long as you keep your fly taught and separated from the shell, your condensation problems will be minimal. For rainy/wet weather, use the guy lines to spread the fly out wide for more ventilation. We started using a Carbon Reflex 2 last year, and are about to get a 3, and we've been thrilled with it in every way.
By: Phil Maher
May 23, 2011
Suzie, check out trailspace.com for more reviews (there were not any reviews for the carbon reflex yet, but it's practically the same).
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/msr/hubba/
I read through an additional 15 reviews and the only mention of condensation was that it was minimal and was not in the tent body itself, but on the inside of the rain fly. This is common with practically every tent and is expected with high humidity or rainy days.
By: Eli Hauschild
May 23, 2011
MSR Carbon Reflex set-up
By: Sara Kay
March 2, 2012
The Carbon Reflex 1 tent is the lightest, double-wall solo tent we've ever made, crossing the barrier from ultralight to hyperlight. Utilizing the latest fabrics and cutting edge carbon fiber poles, we've engineered a tent that's ideal for any ultralight, 3-season adventure you're ready to take on—from bike touring through Central America to lightweight weekends. The best thing about the Carbon Reflex series tents, however, is what we didn't take out—livability. Packing over 7 ft. (2.2 m) of length, plenty of room to sit up in and a roomy vestibule, we're continuing to prove our philosophy that traveling ultralight should increase your comfort—not compromise it.
Floor plan
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Elevation
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Change me.
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3-Season TentsGood Tent
This is a nice tent. It is very lightweight and easy to setup. I feel like I have plenty of room for sleeping comfortably in this tent. The first time more...
Great tent but lots of condensation
I purchased this tent for a 5 day trek through Yosemite and it was great. Quick to put up and take down. Very light and compact. The only negative is there more...
- Material:
- [fly] silicone impregnated ripstop nylon, PU coating (1000mm); [floor] nylon ripstop, PU coating (3000mm); [canopy] mesh
- Freestanding:
- no
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- Easton Custom Carbon 6.3
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 17 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 86 x 26 in
- Interior Height:
- 40 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 9.5 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 20 x 6 in
- Seams:
- [ fly & floor ] taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- solo shelter, light-and-fast backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year