MSR MicroZoid

MSR MicroZoid

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users

Description

The MicroZoid is a three-season tent made by MSR. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! MicroZoid Footprint With the purchase of MicroZoid Tent.Free shipping!"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. MSR MicroZoid Tent (Fall 2007) Add MicroZoid Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase The MicroZoid Tent by MSR features a single pullout point in the front and rear for extra-tight tension. Peak ventilation is a huge plus, while its side entry makes for easy in and out. Specifications: Type: Fast and light Capacity: 1 person Minimum Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz (1.1 kg) Packed Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz (1.3 kg) Fly with Footprint Weight: 1 lb 10 oz (.8 kg) Dimensions: 8' 4in. x 2' 11in. (2.5 x 0.9 m) Interior Peak Height: 26 in (70 cm) Floor/Vestibule Area: 15.9 + 5.8 sqft (1.5 + .5 sqm) Features:Ultralight: Minimum weight is just 2 lbs. 5 oz. Versatile: Fly, poles, and footprint (sold separately) can be set up independently to save weight. Huge Side Door & Vestibule: Spacious side-entry door and vestibule for the ultimate in livability. Great Ventilation: Excellent high/low venting through a peak vent with kickstand support."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The MSR MicroZoid features a single pullout point in the front and rear for extra-tight tension. Peak ventilation is a huge plus, while its side entry makes for easy in and out. MSR MicroZoid Features: Superlight: Minimum weight is just 2 lbs. 5 oz. Versatile: Fly, poles, and footprint (sold separately) can be set up independently to save weight. Huge Side Door & Vestibule: Spacious side-entry door and vestibule for the ultimate in livability. Great Ventilation: Excellent high/low venting through a peak vent with kickstand support. MSR Microzoid Weight: 2 lb 5 oz Dimensions: 35" x 100" Floor Space: 15.9 sq. ft Vestibule Space: 5.8 sq. ft Freestanding? No Poles: 2 Doors: 1 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

From REI:
"If you are all about less weight and a small package, the MicroZoid is the solo tent for you; a more ''evolved'' bivy sack with a vestibule! Redesigned to be 7-oz. lighter than previous model--for a total minimum weight of only 2 lbs. 5 oz. New, easy two-point pitch requires only two stakes to set up front and rear. Huge, easy-access side door and enough room to sit up adds comfort and livability to your ultralight adventure. Full-coverage, seam-taped rainfly offers side entry, plus a four-way vestibule system--configure panels up, down or alternated to vary ventilation. Extensive MicroMesh™ and peak vent with kickstand support ensures excellent ventilation. DAC Featherlight® poles shave ounces off your load yet provide a stable frame; poles are easily repairable. Polyester rainfly and MicroMesh™ is incredibly strong, offers excellent UV-resistance and won't sag when wet. Rainfly doors have zipper flaps to keep water out and open with noiseless, reflective, water-repellent zipper pulls. DryGuy™ guy-out system won't wick, freeze or hold water, plus it is glove-friendly and reflective; can guy out with up to 10mm climbing rope. Patented ZipGate™ lets you replace zipper slider in the field. DryTies™ offer a glove-friendly, lightweight way to tie doors up and out of the way. MSR uses non-wicking materials throughout to prevent water weight gain during your trip. Fast and Light™ pitch with poles, rainfly and footprint (sold separately); weighs under 2 lbs. Comes with lightweight needle stakes, guyline cords and tensioners, pole repair tube, tent booklet, MSR sticker and stuff sacks. Fits one full-length Therm-a-Rest® sleeping pad. Average minimum weight based on tent, poles and rainfly only."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by Enny, Apr 14, 2008

"Technically this is a great tent. Been through lots of downpours, etc and never been wet - from rain or from condensation. Light, durable, no problems with wear & tear, easy to set up. It always seems hard to pitch it tightly enough - but again, I've never been wet in this tent, so must be doing OK."

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rated 4 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by Pauls, Jul 07, 2006

"I love this little tent. Yes, it is not terribly roomy but I look at it like this: It is about the same weight as my one-hoop (i. e. , one pole) bivy sack and much more comfortable - especially if the weather turns bad. I like non-freestanding tents (like this) as they are lighter."

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rated 2 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by Lisa, Mar 13, 2006

"I'm 5'5" and this tent is way too small for me. The description says you can sit up in this tent -- I don't see how you can sit up in this tent. My small dogs can barely sit up in this tent. On the top of the mountain, the wind was swirling -- blew under the rainfly and straight through the vented sides all night long."

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rated 2 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by The Clap, Mar 08, 2006

"At 6'1" I am way too big for this tent (my fault for even ordering it). That being said I can squeeze in and not touch the sides and ends if I lay perfectly still. My biggest beefs with this tent are:

1. It has to be pulled completely tight to have any kind of waterproofness."

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rated 5 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by FLyfishermanMike, Feb 27, 2006

"I've been using the MSR MicroZoid for the last three years. I needed a small, light, rainproof tent. I paid $140 at the time. When the salesperson brought it out to me I was shocked and impressed at the size of this bag he just handed me. The bag as seen in the pic is the red one on the bottom."

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rated 5 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by Cole Fontes, Aug 26, 2004

"This tent is perfect for me. I am however very small (4'11", 22 yrs old, 102 pounds). It fits me fine with my gear inside and as a bonus it doesn't weigh me down. It's very small too.

I've been in heavy rain, small snowfall (whoops), and blazing heat and my MicroZoid still stands. I would recommend this to ultralight fanatics or people short and weak like me."

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rated 5 of 5 stars MicroZoid
Reviewed by John, Oct 06, 2003

"Switched to a tent this season and chose the MSR for its light weight (yes, I'm a zealot) and its low profile. It's been through some torrential rain storms, and other than some minor condensation, I was bone dry. High winds roll off its super-low height."

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