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Hilleberg Nallo 2 vs MSR Elixir 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Hilleberg Nallo 2 is the lighter option — 330 g lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (14% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hilleberg Nallo 2 MSR Elixir 2
Weight 2,000 g · 2.000 kg · 4.41 lb
minimum weight
 2,330 g · 2.330 kg · 5.14 lb
minimum weight
Brand Hilleberg MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Hilleberg Nallo 2
2,000 g

4-season 2-person tent. Exceptionally durable for alpine conditions.

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MSR Elixir 2
2,330 g

Durable 2-person 3-season tent with colour-coded setup.

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Hilleberg Nallo 2 vs MSR Elixir 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hilleberg Nallo 2 wins — at 2,000 g it is 330 g (14%) lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (2,330 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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