Does anyone have experience with MSR tents, in particular their Carbon Reflex series? Whilst my current set up is not uncomfortably heavy, my tent is definitely an area where I could shed some weight. Therefore I'm considering replacing it and it's looking like a toss up between the 2016 Carbon Reflex 1 or the BA Copper Spur UL1.
Both are similar tents with similar prices, however MSR have redesigned the Carbon Reflex series for 2016 and their 1 person version is coming in quite significantly lighter than the Copper Spur for almost the same price. The two things that i'm unsure on are that the MSR is not freestanding, any major drawbacks there? And also it's slightly shorter in height than the BA. I'm about 5ft 11, anyone see the reduced height causing me major problems?
Full specs below. For weight comparison, i've stated the heaviest list weight from each manufacturers site, which in both cases is the "packed weight".
MSR 2016 Carbon Reflex 1
Price: $399.95
Packed weight: 1lb 13oz
Freestanding: N
Floor area: 23sq ft
Peak interior height: 34in
BA Copper Spur UL1
Price: $379.95
Packed weight: 2lb 8oz
Freestanding: Y
Floor area: 22sq ft
Peak interior height: 37in
I've had several BA tents and have never had a problem with them, but have never owned an MSR so interested to hear any feedback be it good or bad.
Thanks!
Both are similar tents with similar prices, however MSR have redesigned the Carbon Reflex series for 2016 and their 1 person version is coming in quite significantly lighter than the Copper Spur for almost the same price. The two things that i'm unsure on are that the MSR is not freestanding, any major drawbacks there? And also it's slightly shorter in height than the BA. I'm about 5ft 11, anyone see the reduced height causing me major problems?
Full specs below. For weight comparison, i've stated the heaviest list weight from each manufacturers site, which in both cases is the "packed weight".
MSR 2016 Carbon Reflex 1
Price: $399.95
Packed weight: 1lb 13oz
Freestanding: N
Floor area: 23sq ft
Peak interior height: 34in
BA Copper Spur UL1
Price: $379.95
Packed weight: 2lb 8oz
Freestanding: Y
Floor area: 22sq ft
Peak interior height: 37in
I've had several BA tents and have never had a problem with them, but have never owned an MSR so interested to hear any feedback be it good or bad.
Thanks!