Mountain Laurel Designs SuperTarp Flat Tarp .5 DCF vs MSR Elixir 2

Mountain Laurel Designs SuperTarp Flat Tarp .5 DCF vs MSR Elixir 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Mountain Laurel Designs SuperTarp Flat Tarp .5 DCF wins — at 218 g it is 1,822 g (89%) lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (2,040 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.

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