MSR FreeLite 3-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Best for

• Backpacking groups sharing tent weight
• season hiking trips
• Ultralight gear setups
• Users needing spacious 3-person shelter

Things to know

• Ultralight weight at 1230g with reduced weight from previous version
• Generous 43 in
• headroom and true rectangular floor for comfort
• Semi-freestanding design for easy setup and stability
• Two no-curve doors with durable, one-handed zippers

Avoid if

• Weight heavier than typical 1-2 person ultralight tents
• Limited to 3-season use, not suited for harsh winter conditions
• Semi-freestanding design may require stakes for optimal stability

How it fits into a trip

Best for 3-person backpacking trips needing a lightweight, roomy tent for 3-season use where shared load and quick setup are priorities.

About this product

Enjoy a super livable, ultralight semi-freestanding tent for backpacking missions with the MSR FreeLite 3-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent.

Backpacking groups who want to keep the shared load light will love the 3-person Freelite, an ultralight and spacious 3-season shelter that nearly disappear between three packs.

The Inside: Even with a generous 1.09 metres (43 in.) of headroom, 10.2 cm more than the previous version, and the true rectangular floor (no foot taper like most other tents), the FreeLite is now 255 grams (9 oz.) lighter.

The micromesh tent body provides excellent ventilation and has a waterproof bathtub-style floor to protect from the elements.

Two no-curve tent doors keep you from having to crawl over your tent partner in the middle of the night, and feature new zippers that are more durable and easy to use with one hand.

They also zip closed to a single point so you always know where to open the door, even in the dark.