User Review: MSR 19' ParaWing

MSR 19' ParaWing
Above: The current 19' ParaWing, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed February 7, 2008 by Derek Brooke

Rating:
Design: 4-stake; 2 pole tarp/shelter
Ease of Setup: Very easy
Price Paid: $150

We bought our ParaWing in the mid to late 90s. After walking around our campground following a violent wind storm that had trashed most every other tarp/cover/screen room, I saw a ParaWing (then made by Moss Tents) for the first time. It was one of the few covers still standing. I was impressed with the quality and endurance, and we ordered one and haven't had a problem since.

It completely covers a large picnic table with room to stand upright under it. Its design allows it to flex with the wind, so can withstand quite a lot of weather. One person can set it up with no problem, and set ups get easier with practice. When our kids were in sports, I would bring it for shade and/or rain protection should the need arise.

Overall, it has been very dependable over the years, and has been worth the price. We now have a trailer that has a large awning, so we don't get a chance to use the ParaWing as much as we used to, but it is always available for us.

I've had offers to sell it, but ours will stay in the family for some years to come. MSR makes great outdoor products, and if this is like the original design this is one great shelter.