MSR

Elixir 3

MSR Elixir 3

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Sentiment score83% positive
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Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconCute_Antelope9345
5 months ago

Have the Wawona 4 and survived tornado events in the immediate area. Woke up the next day bone dry. Set up is magical. Amazing cross breeze for warmer weather. Highly recommend. For backcountry, I use a MSR 3-person Elixir and very happy with the quality of that one too!

Reddit IconDirect_Foundation587
3 months ago

MSR Elixir 3. i’ve never used my tent with another person but i have used it with a belgian malinois a german shepard and a doberman. we all fit comfortably but i am around 5’2. it’s kept me dry in some torrential downpours. it’s on the expensive side but buy cheap buy twice.

Reddit IconFluffy-Steak4475
11 months ago

The MSR Elixer 3 would work and has a unique yet intuitive pole design that is incredibly strong in high wind. I have an Elixer 2 and it has held up without fail in many wind and rain storms.

Reddit Iconfujitohoku
11 months ago

We have the MSR Elixir 3 from 4 years ago. It's still going strong.

Reddit IconHelpful_Poem_2167
about 1 month ago

I've been using the MSR Elixir 3 for backpacking trips and it's been pretty great. Absolutely rock solid in the wind. Nice and simple set up. It's just finished an 8 day trip in the Scottish Highlands weather. It fits myself, my partner and the dog. I'm also 6'7 and the tent has plenty of head room. Not had experience with the others but would definitely recommend the Elixir.

about 1 month ago

I've just finished the WHW with the Elixir 3. You can pitch it up with the poles going in to the ground sheet forst, the rainfly on second and the inner up last. It gives you a little dry space to put up the inner. Super handy in a wet pitch and we did on more than one occasion.

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