MSR E-Wing

MSR E-Wing

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user

Description

The E-Wing is a tarp/shelter made by MSR. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"For a mere six ounces and the space of a beer can, the MSR E-Wing Tarp gives the ultralight, solo backpacker waterproof protection when a storm rolls in quickly. Use this versatile shelter as a poncho, a minimalist shelter with your trekking poles, or a cook tarp hung between branches. Its low weight and compact size also make it ideal as an emergency shelter for long day hikes."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR E-Wing Tent (Fall 2009) The E-Wing Tent by MSR is a versatile, minimalist weather protection for emergency situations. Specifications: Capacity: 1+ Min. Weight: 0.18 kg / 6 oz. Packaged Weight: 0.2 kg / 7 oz. Floor + Vestibule: 4.08 sq. m / 44 sq. ft. Interior Peak Height: Variable Packed Size: 1.7 x 1.18 cm / 4.5 x 3 in. Fly: 30D x 246T ripstop nylon 66, silicone coated Features: Ultralight and Compact: Weighs a mere 6 oz. and comes factory compressed in a soda can sized stuff sack. Versatile: Use as a poncho, minimalist shelter, or in combination with a bivy sack. Multiple Setup Options: Use trekkeing poles or even sticks, or tie off the guy cords to an overhead object."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"This minimalist tarp shelter is designed to provide a bare minimum of protection and also as an emergency shelter that you can carry with you at all times."

From REI:
"Can something the size of a soda can offer protection when you're stranded without a tent? It can if you've got the MSR E-Wing emergency tarp shelter. Ultralight ripstop nylon reduces weight and sheds water with a polyurethane and silicone coating. Can be set up using your own trekking poles, guylines or a combination of both. Features taped seams, reinforced stress points, and ultralight stake loops. Wing dimensions: 108 x 88 in. Length to center ridge: 44 in. Includes stuff sack."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars E-Wing
Reviewed by mluna785, Oct 22, 2009

"When a buddy of mine first bought an E-Wing I laughed in his face. "Who needs a tarp? Just wear a rain coat. " That's what I said.

Well the next time we went backpacking it started to rain. Normally I have a pretty miserable time in the rain with everything getting wet."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the E-Wing at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
E-Wing Tarp$71.96Buy Now

Moosejaw
E-Wing Tent$79.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
E-Wing Tarp$79.95Buy Now

REI
E-Wing Shelter$79.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
E-Wing Minimalist 1 Person Shelter$79.95Buy Now

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