Backpacks | Access 2 | Outdoor travel

MSR

Access 2

$799.95

Description

　　Ultralight, four-season tent for winter adventures near treeline

　　Built to be the ultimate shelter for backcountry skiers, splitboarders and snowshoers, the MSR Access 2 tent is lighter than a mountaineering tent, but warmer than a 3-season backpacking tent. Limited mesh on the tent body offers greater warmth on frigid nights, while the light and packable design saves you precious energy on the climb and descent. The interior is spacious for changing clothes, and the strong frame resists overnight snow loading. Quick to set up, the tent offers the protection needed for camping in less severe conditions, such as those near treeline—making it perfect for accessing the bowls, ridges and powder fields above.

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Description

Brand Name:

MSR

Tent Sleeps:

2 Person

Tent Type:

Double Wall

Number of Doors:

2 Doors

Area:

29 sq ft (2.69 sq m)

Weight:

4 lbs 1 oz (1.86 kg)

Minimum Weight:

3 lbs 10 oz (1.64 kg)

Vestibule Size:

17.5 sq ft (1.62 sq m) for both vestibules combined

Length:

84 in (2.13 m)

Height:

42 in (1.07 m) at peak

Width:

50 in (1.27 m)

Tent Pole Type:

Easton Syclone

Stuff Size:

18 x 6 in (46 x 15 cm)

Mfg Sku/Part Number:

13117

UPC:

040818131176

Other Features:

• Ultralight Warmth: Limited mesh on the tent body keeps in all that hard-earned warmth on cold nights, while the tent's light design keeps you nimble while on the move.
• Easton® Syclone™ Poles: Cutting-edge composite materials resist breaking in challenging winter conditions.
• Robust Frame: Central-support frame optimizes interior space and resists snow loading.
• Quick Setup: Unified hubbed poles make tent quick to pitch in cold environments.
• Additional Features: Rainfly vents reduce condensation; XtremeShield™ waterproof coating for long-term durability; two doors; two internal pockets; multiple guy points.
Livable volume:
-- Tent Body: 56 cu ft (1586 L)
-- Vestibule: 17 cu ft (481 L)
Materials:
-- Rainfly: 20D ripstop nylon 1200mm XtremeShield™ polyurethane & silicone
-- Canopy: 20D ripstop nylon / 10D polyester micromesh
-- Floor: 30D ripstop nylon 3000mm XtremeShield™ polyurethane & DWR

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