MSR Fling

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The Fling is a three-season tent made by MSR. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR Fling Tent (Spring 2008) Add Fling Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase At just over 1.5 pounds (680 g) per person, the Fling Tent by MSR boasts superior livability, including a generous floor plan, roomy awning-protected entry, and great airflow. It also features two setup options for increased versatility. Specifications: Type: Fast and light Capacity: 2 people + gear Minimum Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz (1.5 kg) Packed Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg) Dimensions: 6' 8in. x 5' 10in. (2 x 1.7 m) Interior Peak Height: 40 in (100 cm) Floor/Vestibule Area: 32 sq ft (2.9 sq m)Features:Super light: Minimum weight is just 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1.5 kg). Livable: Generous floor plan sleeps two with room for gear, while the awning-protected entry provides room for two to prepare food or simply enjoy the view - even in nasty weather. Ventilated Protection: Silicon-treated materials and seam taping offer waterproof security, while innovative side vents ensure great airflow and allow condensation to escape. Versatile: Optional top pole makes tent freestanding; leave it at home to save travel weight."

From Backcountry.com:
"Weighing only 3lb 6oz, the Fling is the lightest free-standing 2-person 3-season tent that MSR makes. The Fling comfortably sleeps two campers with room for gear. An awning over the door provides a place to cook out of the rain. This MSR tent is made with waterproof seam-taped silicone-impregnated nylon and has large side vents to keep the air flowing. If having a free-standing tent is less important than weight, leave the top pole at home. The Fling tent can be pitched without it."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Fling 2 Person Tent Footprint With the purchase of Fling Tent - 2 Person, 3 Seaason.Free shipping!"

From EMS:
"The two person single-wall Fling tent gives you the option of using the tent without the ridgepole for the lightweight performance of a nonfreestanding hoop tent. The freestanding mode is better for hard surfaces like tent platforms. Super lightweight at less than two pounds per person and enough space to keep you comfortable. Ideal for thru hikers. Compression Tension sleeves for the hoop poles are designed to hold and shape the pole to maximize strength. Awning over entry protects the door and large vent from the elements; ventilation on all four sides to minimize condensation. Side vents can be used as pockets in dry weather. Silicon-treated materials and seam taping offer waterproof security. Pre-tied reflective guy lines enhance safety around the camp. Plenty of space for 2 backpackers and their gear; fast setup and takedown. Ultra light Needle stakes are virtually unbendable. Tent package includes 3 poles, 3 silicone coated nylon stuff sacks, 4 guy lines, 4 tensioners, and 8 Needle stakes."

User Reviews

Fling
Reviewed by Russell Ellsworth, Aug 26, 2007

"I actually found that if you are going lightweight the tent is actually big enough for three (w/o equipment) and that puts it at about 1. 3 lbs each. (Forget the nonsense about its minimum weight, you have to bring some stakes plus the stuff bag so it is closer to 4 pounds even leaving the main optional ridgepole behind."

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Fling
Reviewed by OldGrowth, Sep 14, 2006

"My experience with how the Fling functions is pretty similar to the two previous posts, and on those points I pretty much agree. So, I won't repeat them. However, in my opinion, this tent has two serious drawbacks.

One is that the rear pole sleeve is sewn in such a way that the ends of the sleeve on the corners closest to the rear of the tent put a lot of stress on the seam and the fabric."

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Fling
Reviewed by kraig.roche, Jul 15, 2006

"Being a Boy Scout I want a large tent that is easy to set up in the dark yet is light as possible and usable in all kinds of weather. This tent is all of the above. I saw it online when I intended to buy a Mountain Hardware Airjet 2.

I just used the Fling on a weeklong stay at summer camp and it rained once a day for the first five days."

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Fling
Reviewed by Thomas Schifani, May 07, 2006

"After a week of backpacking the high country of the Wimenuche Wilderness area of Southwest Colorado you come to understand that abrupt changes in summer weather are the norm. I used the MSR Fling in conditions ranging from warm and sunny to torrential rain to Summer pea sized hail and 28 degree night time temperatures at 12,600 ft."

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