MSR Elixir 2 vs Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp

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

Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp is the lighter option — 1,885 g lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (92% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	MSR Elixir 2	Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp
Weight	2,040 g · 2.040 kg · 4.50 lb	155 g · 0.155 kg · 0.34 lb
Brand	MSR	Zpacks
Category	Shelter	Shelter

MSR Elixir 2

2,040 g

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

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Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp

155 g

Ultralight Dyneema tarp with doors for versatile shelter configuration. Packs to the size of a fist, offering weather coverage at minimal weight.

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MSR Elixir 2 vs Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp wins — at 155 g it is 1,885 g (92%) 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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