Features
- Ultralight tarp shelter for backcountry minimalists--sleeps 2
- Peak ventilation keeps condensation at bay
- Pitch it with ski or trekking poles or guy it out from overhead (shelter does not include poles)
- 45 square foot total interior space); 1 door
- Weighs 1 pound, 12 ounces; packs down to 8 x 6 inches
Price: $199.95
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A redesign of MSR's Twin Peaks tarp shelter, the MSR Twin Sisters shelter is great for backcountry minimalists in all weather conditions--from ski touring to an unexpected hailstorm in summer. Pitch it with ski or trekking poles or guy it out from overhead, the Twin Sisters sets up easily to keep out even the worst, wind-driven weather. It features an upgraded, ultra-durable nylon ripstop fabric that weighs just 28 ounces, and it has taped seams, reinforced stress points and ultralight stake hoops. The snow skirt seals out frigid winter drafts and keeps bugs at bay in summer, while the peak ventilation design keeps condensation at bay and increases safety when used in snow and ice storms.
Note that this shelter does not come with poles--you can easily use trekking poles, walking staffs, or paddles for the two center supports.
Twin Sisters floor plan.
Twin Sisters height.
Specifications: Capacity: 2 Weight: 1 pound, 12 ounces Floor dimensions: 45 square feet Interior peak height: 48 inches Packed size: 8 x 6 inches Doors: 1
About MSR
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) designs, manufactures, and markets innovative adventure gear for outdoor enthusiasts. The ever-growing MSR product line is most popular with mountaineers, backpackers, and campers. MSR is the industry leader in reliability and quality with every product it focuses on--tents, stoves, water filters, snowshoes, cookware, climbing gear, fuel, and related accessories. All of MSR's products set the benchmark in performance throughout the specialty outdoor industry. MSR is also one of the most widely distributed brands in the outdoor industry and provides products to more than 1,200 specialty retailers in North America and export to more than 30 countries.
MSR Materials & Workmanship Guarantee
MSR warranties the materials and workmanship in every MSR tent to the original owner. If your MSR tent has received proper care, but fails due to a defect in manufacturing, the tent will be repaired or replaced at MSR's discretion. Repairs due to accident, improper care or negligence where MSR is not at fault--including sun degradation, mildew, wear and tear due to hard use--will be performed at a reasonable charge. MSR offers a lifetime warranty to the original owner on all MSR tent framework. If your tent pole breaks, MSR will repair or replace it--free--for the lifetime of the tent, upon postage paid delivery to the MSR Product Service Center. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. Proof of purchase is required.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and
