MSR Carbon Reflex 2

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The Carbon Reflex 2 is a three-season tent made by MSR. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The ridiculously lightweight MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent gives you two set-up options, so you can choose the right balance between weight and protection. MSR made this tent for a scant 2lb 13oz, and you can pitch the fly with a footprint (sold separately) for a rain shelter under the two-pound mark. Carbon fiber poles and ultralight nylon fabric help MSR create a lightweight tent that still gives you 29sq feet of living room for stuck-in-camp days."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The MSR Carbon Reflex 2 is the lightest, double-wall 2-person tent they've ever made, crossing the barrier from ultralight to hyperlight. Utilizing the latest fabrics and cutting edge carbon fiber poles, MSR has shaved nearly a pound from the legendary Hubba Hubba making this the new standard in ultralight performance. The best thing about the Carbon series tents however is what they didn’t take out—livability. Packing 7 ft. (2.2 m) of length, plenty of room to sit up in and a roomy vestibule, MSR is continuing to prove their philosophy that traveling ultralight should increase your comfort—not compromise it.MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Specs: Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 3 lb. 4 oz. Dimensions: 84" x 50" x 40" Floor Area: 29 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 14 sq. ft. Freestanding? No Poles: 2 Doors: 1"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Person Tent (Fall 2009) Providing full-featured room for two at the weight of many onepersontents, the Carbon Reflex 2 Tent by MSR is the lightest two-person double wall tent availableunder the MSR brand, due to carbon fiber poles and an efficient poledesign. Comparable to the best-selling MSR Hubba Hubba tent involume, but almost one pound lighter, the unique pole configurationprovides maximum interior space, a roomy front vestibule and zipperedaccess to a rear vestibule. This sub-3-pound non-freestanding tent is quickand easy to set up, and can be pitched with just the fly and footprint for acompact, fly-weight shelter at just 2 lbs. Specifications: Minimum Weight: 1.27 kg / 2 lbs. 13 oz. Floor + Vestibule Area: 2.7 + 1.3 sq. m / 29 + 14 sq. ft. Interior Peak Height: 100 cm / 40 in. Livable Volume: 1217 + 382 L / 43 + 13.5 cu. ft."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Voted Lightest 2-Person- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards 2009The ultimate in lightweight backcountry living, the award winning MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Backpacking Tent is the lightest double wall, freestanding tent 2 person tent MSR has ever made, Crossing the line between ultralight and hyperlight, the Carbon Reflex 2 is a freestanding traveling penthouse suite, ideal for the high-mileage thru-hike or just a fast, light weekend adventure.High-tech ripstop nylon fabric, carbon fiber poles and a design based on the award-winning Hubba Hubba tents, the Carbon Reflex 2 is provides 3-season protection and roomy interior and vestibule space. Large mesh paneling allows for superior airflow when temperatures rise and when the weather is really nice, leave the tent body at home and go even lighter with just the fly and footprint (sold separately) to reduce your carrying weight by almost a pound. For an ultralight, reliable, durable, and easy-to-setup backpacking shelter for 2; the Carbon Reflex 2 can't be beat."

User Reviews

Carbon Reflex 2
Reviewed by mtwarden, Sep 13, 2009

"This a nice little 3 season tent. Be forewarned it is on the small side. I'm 6' and have more than adequate head/foot room, the tent has plenty of headroom (for a small tent). Where it's small is in width.

My wife and I fit fine w/ two 20" pads, but there isn't a whole lot of room to spare after that- the 50" shown on the MSR diagram is a little misleading- there is a taper in the middle of the tent and it's closer to 46" there."

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Carbon Reflex 2
Reviewed by hobo, Jul 25, 2009

"Expensive, but. . . AWESOME. Extremely well thought-out tent, great for summer camping when it's warm (completely mesh sidewalls are awesome), still works well in the cold wind/rain/snow/apocalypse. OK, I've never actually camped out in an apocalypse, but I'm sure it would probably do better than most tents."

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