Why We Like The Front Range Insert
MSR's Front Range Insert is a lightweight way for us to protect ourselves from muddy ground and bugs during warm-weather camping trips. The top, center-pole makes for easy set up with ski or trekking poles or MSR's 5-foot accessory pole (not included). The cone design keeps the mesh off of the rain fly to help prevent drips at night. We also love that the bathtub floor is waterproof to encourage water to leave you alone while you're in your tent, and that the insert can also be used as a standalone shelter for warm, dry weather.
Details
- Ventilating micro-mesh canopy for keeping bugs away at night
- Durable bathtub floor protects from mud and damp weather
- Cone design keeps mesh off of rainfly to eliminate leaks
- Can be a standalone shelter for beach days or backyard bbqs
- Item #MSQ000M
- Material
- [mesh] 15D nylon micro-mesh, [floor] 30D ripstop nylon 3000mm Xtreme Shield polyurethane, DWR coating
- Capacity
- 4-person
- Season
- 3-season
- Poles
- ski/trekking poles or 5-foot accessory pole required
- Pole Attachment
- ce
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Seams
- sealed floor
- Interior Height
- 56in
- Floor Dimensions
- 88 x 88in
- Floor Space
- 53.5 sq ft
- Packed Size
- 12 x 5in
- Trail Weight
- 1lb 15oz
- Packed Weight
- 2lb 5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 year
- Activity
- weekend camping
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Overall Rating
5 based on 4 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 13, 2024
Simply: Excellent.
In a word: Excellent. I've used this on about 6 trips at this point, and it works exactly as described. Light, easy set up, durable. Slightly roomier & lighter than the 'mid design that we've all see for the last decade, with better separation between the rain fly & bug mesh. This past weekend, the bathtub bottom was put to the test as a torrential downpour gave us almost 1" in a half hour, which overwhelmed the natural drainage of the campsite and left standing water under the tent pads. I woke up, put my hand on the floor of the tent, and it was like a waterbed. No leaks or seepage, everyone's gear stayed dry. Can't think of a better test than that.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 22, 2023
MSR adjustable pole.
The insert its self worked great. however, the first time I used it the Adjustable Collapsible pole by MSR poked a whole through the top of it. that same pole worked great when just using the shelter its self without the insert.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 20, 2023
I love this insert. So
I love this insert. So lightweight and easy to set up!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 31, 2020
Backpacking in Desolation wilderness California
I purchased both this and the rain fly shelter to match for a 4 day backpacking trip in Desolation wilderness in Northern California. The insert is like a regular tent. The pockets are small on the sides but I used the accessory pole (5 foot recommended) and hung my small lantern from it. There's a tone of room so you can fit everything you cary and you can change in the tent just fine. You have to keep the pole at about the second notch to make it tight and there a bit of a nuance for the stakes and getting everything set up right - not a big deal though. Set up was easy, but keep in mind, you have to pick a spot generally larger than those that already have rocks cleaned because of the stakes and its size. Once you're all set up with the rain fly on, it's pretty nice, warm and keeps the wind away. CAUTION. There were a couple windy nights on my trip - if the outer fly isn't nearly touching the ground, you'll get a ton of dust inside. The wind will come in from the bottom of the fly and carry with it a lot of dust landing all over your protected gear and face inside the tent. If you worry about the pole in the center, don't. After the first night, you don't even notice and it sits in there pretty tight. Even if you bump it, it doesn't shift too much. Also, in the Desolation wilderness there are many spots with just flat rock. Think about where you'll be camping mostly when buying this tent. Either stake it down or get creative with wrapping rocks on the stake lines. Overall the design is fun, it's unique, and I enjoyed it.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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