User Review: MSR Zoid 1.5

Reviewed September 6, 2004 by HH Hikazz

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Design: Three-season non-free-standing tunnel/hoop-type
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: Easy
Weight: 1.8kg
Price Paid: GB£135

On first outing in Snowdonia, Wales, it coped well in persistent rain, with no leaks. Also proved fairly stable in sudden wind gusts even without additional guying of the tent. You do need to watch that the fly is tautly stretched over the inner tent though, as there is not much space between the two on the roof of the tent. So, if the fly sags, some condensation will transfer itself from it to the inner mesh tent and a few droplets can leak in as a result.

Also there is a tendency for water to drip into the inner tent when opening the fly if wet. The bathtub groundsheet seemed rather thin for my liking so I improvised an additional plastic groundsheet, which of course unfortunately adds to the overall weight. Also it's next to impossible to pitch the bottom edge of the fly next to the ground -- there's pretty much an inch or two gap over most of the perimeter. This is great in summer, and it didn't get stuffy inside, but could be an issue if there is lots of cold wind, or snow/sand blowing about.

And don't believe any of this '1.5' nonsense - there really is only room for one person and their gear, and that's it.

Having said that, it's light and small when packed up, and looks great too -- sort of reminds me of a stingray, so I certainly don't regret buying it.

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