MSR Zing
This roomy tent has 96 square feet of floor space.
Brand: MSR Gear Reviews
Model: Zing
“As big as a summer cottage!” raved one tester after packing four adults and a baby into this floorless, single-wall shelter, which offers a six-foot ceiling and a whopping 96 square feet of protected space. Two poles prop up the center, and seven stakes complete the superfast pitch.
The 168-inch length gives even the tallest campers roam-around space, and volume is palatial: Eight adults found it a pleasant, well-ventilated hangout during an afternoon shower near Utah’s Flaming Gorge. A floor-to-ceiling door on one end makes egress easy and you can roll up the sides to let breezes in. The 30-denier ripstop nylon has a higher-than-average tear strength, and the pyramid shape sheds snow, making the Twin Brothers a smart choice for high-altitude summers or year-round use.
During severe storms and 20- to 30-mph winds in Colorado’s Collegiate Range, the fabric flapped noisily but the structure never collapsed. It offers no bug protection, but for little more than a pound per person, it provides lavish living space for the right conditions.
> Floor 96 square feet
> Weight 4 lbs. 15 oz.
> Price $400
> Info msrgear.comThe lightweight choice for packable group protection, this redesigned group tarp offers 200 square feet (18.6 sq. m) of waterproof coverage at a weight that is still light enough to carry into the backcountry. 90+ inches interior height.