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Marmot Trailfin 2P vs MSR Elixir 2

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

MSR Elixir 2 is the lighter option — 94 g lighter than the Marmot Trailfin 2P (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Marmot Trailfin 2P MSR Elixir 2
Weight 2,424 g · 2.424 kg · 5.34 lb 2,330 g · 2.330 kg · 5.14 lb
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Brand Marmot MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Marmot Trailfin 2P
2,424 g

Lightweight 2-person freestanding tent with innovative two-hub pole construction, near-vertical walls, dual doors/vestibules, and gear fin storage for comfortab...

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MSR Elixir 2
2,330 g

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

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Marmot Trailfin 2P vs MSR Elixir 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR Elixir 2 wins — at 2,330 g it is 94 g (4%) lighter than the Marmot Trailfin 2P (2,424 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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