The dimensions on various sites are misleading for the Zoid 1. I can tell you that I am 6'2" and wear a size 12 shoe. My head was touching the screen at one end while my feet were touching at the other. I bought the Zoid 1 thinking that it would be more spacious than the Hubba. I just went hiking with a friend that had the Hubba and it looked much more spacious. The narrowing ends eat up a lot of space but could be used for gear. The tent would probably work out for someone 5'10" or less. Fitting a pack in the vestibule is also a squeeze.

Have had the tent since late 2004, and have used it for extended backpacking in Tasmania and mainland Australia, plus cycle touring. Have been tempted to try it out for overnight XC skiing, but haven't done so yet. Before I bought the Zoid I looked at everything I could find, and it was the only solo tent I saw that was well-made, easy to set up and pitched tight. The tent has withstood torrential rain, snow, and extremely high winds. There's just enough room inside for one person plus gear, and enough room in the vestibule for pack/panniers plus footwear, etc. IMO, it's just about perfect. My only quibble would be that it's a bit cool inside the tent when it's snowing and windy due to all the mesh, but that's not unreasonable. :-)

I bought this tent about one month ago and have used it 3 times already. It is light and very easy to put up. It usually takes me about 5 minutes, but it could be up faster. It is an all around great one person tent. The only thing I didn't like is the vestibule. It is alright but it is kind of small so that you kind of have to move gear around when you get in or out. Although the large door helps a little. But still a very good tent.

I used this tent exclusively for the last year. It managed 5 days of horrible weather in the Enchantments of the North Cascades that flattened my partners tent over and over without so much as a whimper. It does require a certain strategy to be blissfully comfortable and there is a learning curve. I prefer to drink a cup of coffee and do a little reading before I get out of bed in the morning. My pack weighs less than 25lbs. Works for me!

I believe that lighter weight is crucial to the solo backpacking experience. This was one reason that I finally purchased the MSR Zoid 1 as part of my backpacking gear.

This tent is fairly new and I hope to use it for many years. Before I purchased it, I knew through my research that the MSR Zoid 1 was built to perform well.

Even though designed to be light, it was also designed with comfortable ventilation, in mind. I tested it myself. I found that there was enough ventilation to keep me comfortable when conditions were very warm. I discovered also that the MSR Zoid 1 kept me both warm and dry in some very blustery, cool, and wet conditions as I camped near Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota.

The MSR Zoid 1 tent was designed with nice details that make it worth the price. Aside from the ultralight weight, there were other attractive features. There is ample room in the vestibule for my gear. I like the roomy side door. There is a peak-a-boo vent at the top of the tent. There is room to sit up in the tent.

The Zoid 1 is designed so that it can be utilized with only the rainfly and footprint to do ultralight camping (about 2 pounds) if preferred. I am pleased with the just over 3 pound weight of the tent with its easy set up and tear down. This tent packs up small enough, and is light enough to be included in any, and all of my solo, or not so solo future backpacking excursions.

This is about as close to the ideal solo tent there is right now. You could spend double the money and get a Hilleberg, but for the money you just can't beat it. I love the ample room for solo sleeping; the door configuration; three stake (minimum) set up; and all in a 3 lb package. This is a full featured tent that is lightweight weather proof and durable. An excellent buy!

I was only able to squeeze in a single night backpacking in the Zoid One after acquiring it this fall, so this was certainly not an extensive test.

First, I am about 6'2" and weigh in around 190 lbs. I slept on a Big Agnes Air Core REM Sleeping Pad cut for my Mummy bag. This raised me up a few inches and reduced a few critical inches of height space. Overall, for my size, the Zoid was cramped for me and had no room for my pack.

It was mighty dewy and cold, so I used the rainfly and shut the vestibule to keep my pack and boots drier. This plan unfortunately allowed lots of condensation to build-up on the underside of the rainfly, some of which found its way through the mosquito netting of the tent. This, of course, is not an uncommon experience.

Bottom line: you'll need to keep this tent well-vented to avoid condensation build-up inside.

On a more positive note, the light weight allowed me to get my overnight pack below 25 lbs, which I hope will rejuvenate my desire to backpack as I close in on 50 and don't find carrying heavy weights on my back very much fun anymore.

Overall recommendation: this is a great tent in mild conditions - probably a one season tent here in the North Cascades... more for keeping out bugs and allowing an opportunity to seal up if unexpected inclement weather shows up. Great weight that gives you a little more comfort and movement than a bivvy sack. Folks over six-feet and not exactly skinny will find maneuverability within the tent a bit tight.

I have the Microzoid version of this tent which is an identical design with smaller dimensions. This is a really well designed tent and it performs well in pretty everything short of mountaineering. It pitches in about a minute with no fuss. You have to set it up in the right sequence following their directions to make sure the fly is taught, comes down to the ground, and doesn't sag. After you set it up right once it’s second nature. A small guy-line (included) helps with setup. The tent is water tight, strong enough to take some snow, and is stable in all but the windiest conditions. I once camped on the plains in Montana in sustained 35-40 mph winds and it was solid. The vestibule is really well designed and gives you some adjustability to fine tune the ventilation. The small peak vent is effective. I've experienced some condensation on still, humid nights, but show me a tent that won't do that in such conditions. The cut on the fly is very trim, so if you aren't camping on absorbent ground, rain rolling off the fly will pool under the tent. I've used it on approximately 80 nights and it's held up really well. The only thing I've noticed is the seam tape on the floor is starting to separate, but it's an easy fix and for such a lightweight tent, it's amazingly durable. Big thumbs up to MSR on making a great product.

The tent is sure light. It is not free standing which can be a problem if you don’t have any place to peg your tent. Its head room is decent. A little congestion near the feet. However I am very pleased with the purchase. Camping at 12 thousand feet early spring wasn't a problem. Woke up to half an inch of snow and slept the whole night with only a 15 degree sleeping bag. Recommended.

I agree with one of the previous posts. You may get an improvement with a Hilleberg for double the money but besides this, it is a great solo-tent. I had enough space (6'1", 180lbs) in it with my 4-season Therm-a-rest in regular lenghts and a Marmot Atom down bag (long). I never pushed the inner tent against the outer one, even when changing clothes. It is certainly cramped but good enough for solo-hiking. I can store my pack and shoes in the entrance area. A window would be nice, and the separation between inner and outer tent, especially at the head side, could be a bit bigger.