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MSR Elixir 2 vs Tarptent MesoSpire 2

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

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Spec MSR Elixir 2 Tarptent MesoSpire 2
Weight 2,330 g · 2.330 kg · 5.14 lb
Elixir 2, SKU 13699; minimum weight (body, fly and poles); packaged weight is 2.82 kg
 1,021 g · 1.021 kg · 2.25 lb
minimum weight
Brand MSR Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR Elixir 2
2,330 g

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

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Tarptent MesoSpire 2
1,021 g

Lightweight single-wall two-person trekking-pole tent. Minimum weight 36oz using two pole sets; converts toward freestanding with included struts.

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MSR Elixir 2 vs Tarptent MesoSpire 2: which should you buy?

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