advice on this tent please.
 

Folks any of you using the MSR ZOID 2 tent.
if so what 's the story on it great or totally useless.
i have a chance of buying one so don't want to buy a donkey.
thanks
anto.:thumb:

It is an older model by MSR, but it is a solid tent. I've used in the Rockies backpacking, north country canoeing, car camping, and shared it with others as a loaner. It's pretty sturdy, not the lightest but a manageable 5ish pounds. The tent poles are a tad long and may not fit all panniers. They pop up now and then on EBay and are generally priced fairly, depending on the condition. It is supposed to be a two person tent, but really, it would be pretty close for two. I've always used it as a solo tent.

Looks like a reasonable choice and similar in design to my older Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight. Only concerns I'd have would be that it's a little on the heavy side for use as a solo tent and pretty small for two adults. Not freestanding if that matters to you - it wouldn't to me.

I usually recommend a freestanding tent, as it gives you more options for set up. The MSR Hubba Hubba NX is a great light alternative from MSR, which generally makes great tents. The Marmot Force 2p is another great sub 4 pound tent as well.

How much are you getting it for? This could make a big difference as to whether it's a good buy or not. $20, no question. $200, maybe not. I have a Wenzel Lone Tree that was ~$35 and a great tent in the 5lb range. It kept me dry on a rainy tour and has 30sq feet of floor space. It's a huge bang for the buck. I also have a North Face Mica FL2 that is in the 3lb range with more space, vestibules, double doors, etc. It cost a lot more, though. Price matters a lot when it comes to tent recommendations.

Thanks everyone guy is looking for 100 euro said it's brand new but yeah if its and older model how the hell can it be new.i think i'll keep looking.
thanks
anto

Unused, unsold, New, Old Stock .. Its what the C&V Bike builders all want ..


http://www.moontrail.com/details/msr...d2_diagram.jpg

I googled the floor plan..

Europe has Different tent companies, some are Multinational, and sell thru US distributors (same China sewing Shops doing the Work)


I have a Non Freestanding Hoop tent .. the fact that they can be assembled (poles in sleeves , sewn liner and Fly in one piece)

on the ground, in a Heavy wind, one end already staked down , and pulled up and the near side staked Down in one swift action ,


then crawling in , To get out of the wind, ( the tent, not silent, but secure) was useful on the North Atlantic west coast of your Ireland.


something requiring a separate fly be added after the tent is up, would be a bigger PITA.

even though i cannot help at all, the interwebs compels me to comment regardless: check out the strong opinions here: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/foru...&nested=0&v=1D
(a bit o' cross pollination...)

I would still recommend the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 it is even lighter than some "ultra light" 1 person tents. and not too expensive for weight and space. However hammock camping when possible is always my top choice. I slept quite nicely last night aside from getting a little nippy in the early morning (When I went to bed I was a bit warm but the temp dropped so I grabbed my sleeping bag and woke up refreshed)