MSR Freelite 1 tent – Ultralichte 1 person tent V3

The MSR Freelite 1 is one of the lightest, semi-detached tents that you can use perfectly for 3 seasons (and of course in Dutch winters). With a vestibule for your gear that you want dry but not in your tent (i.e. your smelly shoes and your backpack), space for a 25″ wide (eg. thermarest xlite long), this is the ideal tent for the adventurer who wants to travel super light. The old Freelite has had many adventures and we were therefore even more enthusiastic when we were able to test the new version. Even though it is not a super spacious tent, it is perfectly manageable for a 1-person tent: 1 meter seat height, a rectangular bottom (and not tapered) of 2.2m x 0.84m. And a lot lighter than the previous version, almost 170 grams. The micromesh inner tent provides excellent ventilation and has a waterproof bathtub-like floor for protection against the elements. The zippers open easily and can even be operated with one hand. They also close at one point so that you always know where to open the zipper, even in the dark. What we find super useful are the storage bags with handy cable openings so you can easily charge your phone (or something else). A handy “top compartment” at the top of the tent is perfect for your headlamp and other small things like your glasses.

Let’s look at the rest: The MSR Freelite 1 is equipped with super strong DAC NFL tent poles. The flysheet is made from a DuraShield™ waterproof coating and taped seams keep the weather where it belongs – outside. The outer tent is separately assembled (so you can also set up the tent with the inner tent alone) and is designed in such a way that it saves a lot of weight (and provides wonderful “stargazing”). On one side there is a vestibule for storing your shoes and other luggage. Another nice feature: the entrances have StayDry™ rain gutters so that no water drips in.

You can set up the tent easily and quickly and pack it easily and compactly.

MSR Freelite 1 Specifications

• Weight:
  • Completely packed: 0.89 kg
  • The minimum weight is 0.74 kg
• Packed dimensions: 46 x 10 cm
• Inner tent dimensions: 221 x 84 cm (100cm high)
• Fabric (outer fabric and bathtub floor): 15D ripstop nylon 1200mm Durashield™ polyurethane & silicone
• Exterior colour: green
• Includes: Tent, flysheet, poles, pegs, guy ropes, stuff sack, set up instructions.
  No groundsheet is included, the freelite is compatible with the Universal 1 Person Regular Footprint, which is available separately. A piece of Tyvek also works well as a groundsheet
• Habitable: Rectangular floor plan and 1.00 m headroom; large side entrance for storing items; interior compartments and overhead lofts.
• Waterproof: DuraShield™ coated rain wing and floor and taped seams keep the elements out where they belong.
• DAC NFL Poles: Super strong, lightweight aluminum tent poles withstand use and the elements.
• Tech-friendly pockets: Cable openings in all pockets for easy cord management.
• Easy to set up and pack down: Uniform hub-&-spoke system and symmetrical design make set-up super fast; ultra-compact storage bag.
• Maximum airflow: Micromesh tent body minimizes condensation and keeps insects out.
• Durable details: Reinforced patches, stitching at the shaving points and anodized locking rings for extra strength.