User Review: MSR TwinPeaks

MSR TwinPeaks
Above: The current TwinPeaks, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 18, 2006 by calamitybrook

Rating:
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: easy
Weight: about 2.5 pounds
Price Paid: ?

I've owned and used this tent for several years and it is very spacious for two people and reasonably light. In winter with snow banked on edges, it performs great. Without snow, in wind, a sleeping bag cover or bivvy is very helpful and is generally to be recommended in floorless tent. With two rigid poles, it's extremely stable.

My version is made of coated nylon and is heavier than what is currently available. The question is how it compares with Betamid. I think it may be slightly larger, which is good. I'm not convinced the door design is superior. One doesn't have option, as with Betamid, of purchasing a bug and floor insert.