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MSR Elixir 2 vs Naturehike Cloud-Up 2

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

Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 is the lighter option — 500 g lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (25% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR Elixir 2 Naturehike Cloud-Up 2
Weight 2,040 g · 2.040 kg · 4.50 lb 1,540 g · 1.540 kg · 3.40 lb
Brand MSR Naturehike
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR Elixir 2
2,040 g

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

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Naturehike Cloud-Up 2
1,540 g

Budget-friendly ultralight 2-person tent with aluminium poles.

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MSR Elixir 2 vs Naturehike Cloud-Up 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 wins — at 1,540 g it is 500 g (25%) 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.

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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