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A redesign of the Twin Peaks tarp shelter, the MSR Twin Sisters Tent is one shelter that does it all - 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 and upgraded fabrics keep the ultralight 1lb. 12oz. (.08kg) weight unchanged.
Cut down on weight with the Twin Sisters tarp shelter from MSR - from summer backpacking to snow cave camping. Simply pitch it with a ski or trekking pole, or from an overhead object, and you have shelter for 2 and your gear.
A redesign of our Twin Peaks tarp shelter, this one shelter does it all - 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 and upgraded fabrics keep the ultralight 1lb. 12oz. (.08kg) weight unchanged.
* Superlight and Packable: 1lb 12oz (.8kg) of ultralight, all-season protection.
* Extra Protection: New snow skirt seals out frigid winter drafts and keeps bug a bay in summer.
* Peak Ventilation: Keeps condensation at bay and increases safety when used in snow and ice storms.
* Easy Setup: Sets up with two ski or trekking poles, or with guy cords tied to an overhead object.
With plenty of room for two people plus gear at a weight under two pounds, the MSR Twin Sisters Tent is the logical choice for ultralight backpacking or ski touring. This ultralight, single-wall tent pitches with your ski or trekking poles, or can be tied off between two overhead points. An added snow skirt seals out drafts, moisture, and bugs, and the peak vents keep condensation to a minimum.
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| Canopy material: | ripstop nylon coated with polyurethane |
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| Capacity: | 2 people + gear |
| Capacity / suggested use: | 2 person / 4-season |
| Dimensions: | 72 x 114in (183 x 290cm), 45sq ft (4.1sq m) |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Floor + Vestibule Area: | 45 sq. ft./4.1 sq. m |
| Floor area: | 45 sq ft |
| Interior Peak Height: | 48 in./122 cm |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | 30D Ripstop nylon |
| Minimum Weight: | 1 lbs. 12 oz./.8 kg |
| Number of poles / freestanding: | 0 / no |
| Packaged Weight: | 2 lbs. 3 oz./1.1 kg |
| Packed Size: | 8 x 6in (20 x 15cm) |
| Pole Included: | No |
| Recommended Use: | Ultralight backpacking, ski touring, alpine climbing |
| Stuff size: | 8 x 6 inches |
| Tie Points: | 6 |
| Trail weight: | 2 lb 3 oz |
| Weight: | 1lb 12oz (800g) |
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 | MSR Twin Sisters Shelter | $149.93 |
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A great buy if you know what you are doing | |
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This tent is more than adequate for alpine and winter conditions. I live here in Alaska and this tent is certainly a great buy if you are looking to escape the elements in the colder months. It is light enough to be carried solo and large enough to accomodate 2 + gear. If you learn your gear and know how to pitch this thing tight it will shed snow and wind very well. Architectually this design is much more effective in wind and snow than any 8lb winter dome tent with cross poles. The snowskirts make this thing bombproof. Even with the two trekking poles in the center I find that I have plenty of room to sleep on either side of the supports. I am 6'2 and have TONS of space. If you are looking to use this outside of snow conditions be wary that it is hard to get a tight pitch if you cant stake down the edges at precise places, in the snow it is easy but in rocky ground you are going to have problems. I have experienced condensation but nothing to balk at seeing as this thing only weighs 1lb 12oz. Easily regulated with the double zipper and rear vent. Know what you are buying and you will not regret it. | |
| David Stancil at Backcountry.com on 10/22/2009 | |
"lightweight, heavy duty, well worth the price and wait" | |
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| It took over two weeks to ship this tent, but once it was it arrived within a couple of days. Box was smashed but product was fully intact. I love this tent! Superior quality. Great for any minimalist. Props to MSR. | |
| Michael at Moosejaw on 06/05/2008 | |
Not a luxury winter retreat | |
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I'm returning this product after an unpleasant night spent in it on a spring ski tour. At first the light weight and spacious interior aspects of the tent were appealing, but then the wind arrived. Despite digging a pit, building up 4 foot fortress walls, burying the stakes, and piling the skirts with snow the night in the twin sister was anxiety packed in blustery winds. Just as dinner was ready to eat a corner stake blew sending us scrambling to save it. After further reinforcement snow along the skirts, the interior shrank dramatically. Throughout the night we were subject to an indoor snow storm as the winds shook frozen condensation from the sides. In attempting to remove the twin sister from the snow the next morning the snow skirts ripped in several places. Overall this tent would work in emergency situations with a lot of extra work but don't expect a luxury retreat on a multi day tour with it. | |
| Chelsea Morgan at Backcountry.com on 05/09/2009 | |
"Big improvements, but basically a snow shelter" | |
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| This really is a winter-and-spring-only sort of item. I do a decent amount of light backpacking and this lacks some pretty critical features for an ultra-light shelter–like ventilation with some sort of storm protection. That being said, it is definitely light, easy to set up and the new flaps at the bottom are a big improvement. However, this is ideally a ski/snowboard touring shelter. The shape is very dependent on a strict stake-out in rectangular fashion. Plus, there is no floor options, so you're on your own for that I suspect the floor for the Black Diamond Betamid might work. Also, since the poles are inside the tent, you need some soft substrate for them to be stable - which means sn | |
| Damien at Moosejaw on 06/14/2008 | |
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