MSR FAST & LIGHT Owner's Manual page 7

Wind Tunnel Ratings
• Missing Link : 50 mph
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• Trekker Tent : 50 mph
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• Trekker Wing : 50 mph
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• Twin Peaks : 50 mph
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• Hubba : 40 mph
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• Hubba Hubba : 40 mph
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• Wind 2 : 106 mph
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Wind Tunnel Testing
A prototype of the new MSR ® Wind tents
withstood blasts up to 106 mph–conditions
far more severe than most users are likely
to encounter in real life.
F A S T & L I G H T S H E L T E R A N D T E N T S E T U P T I P S
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About MSR Fast & Light Shelters
MSR Fast & Light tents and shelters are innovative, hybrid tarps and single-wall
shelters that offer the ultimate in livability and dependability, without all the extra
weight. Most do not set up like traditional tents, and instead offer a variety of setup
options. These are general tips for setting up your Fast & Light shelter. For instructions
on your specific model, refer to the Tyvek tag sewn into the stuff sack.
Pitching with Other Poles
Many of our Fast & Light shelters can use trekking or other poles to support the
shelter structure instead of traditional tent poles. If your poles are adjustable, it can
be helpful to mark them at the appropriate length (noted in your shelter's instructions),
using tape or permanent marker. This will improve setup time in the field. In the event
that your poles are not tall enough, you may also simply guy-out the peak points to a
tree or other overhead object instead of supporting the shelter with poles.
Using Guy-Out Lines
Many shelters come with more than the minimum number of guy-out lines required
to set up the shelter. These extra lines can be used to increase the versatility of your
shelter by allowing for more setup options, or they can be used for support in place
of poles by guying the peak points to a tree or other overhead object.
Footprints
Footprints (sold separately) are available for Zoid 1
Hubba tents. These can be used to protect the floor of your tent or as ground protec-
tion when using the fly-only setup option. Footprints are designed to attach to the tent
poles via corner grommets for optimal coverage.
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, Zoid 2 , Hubba, and Hubba
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Tarp-Only Setup
MSR's MicroZoid , Zoid 1, Zoid 2, Hubba, and Hubba Hubba tents are all
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extremely versatile and can be set up in multiple configurations, depending on condi-
tions, for maximum weight savings. Each can be set up using the complete tent and
fly or by combining the fly, poles, and optional footprint for increased protection. The
Hubba and Hubba Hubba give you the additional option of saving weight by setting
up just the fly and poles.
M S R W I N G
About MSR Wings
MSR Wings are proven to be the strongest, most stable tarp shelters in the world.
What make them so different are the parabolic curves and catenary cuts used in the
design and manufacturing. These allow you to tension the entire fabric structure, mak-
ing the Wing stronger and more stable as more tension and force are applied. With
proper setup and care, your Wing will be a dependable wind- and rain-shedding
shelter for many years to come. These are general tips for setting up your MSR Wing.
For instructions for your specific model, refer to the Tyvek tag sewn into the stuff sack.
Wing Setup Tips
Lay your Wing out flat and cinch all guy cords in to their shortest length. Stake
out loop end of guy cords. Loosen guy cords half way and place support pole(s)
underneath Wing in desired location, inserting the tip into a pole grommet or pocket.
Adjust guy cords to tension Wing completely.
The OutfitterWing's 7-point design has a both a "flat" and a "pointed" end. (See Fig-
ure 5.) For all setup configurations, the "pointed" end should always be used as the
highest supported point. The opposite "flat" end, which consists of three points, can
be stretched tightly and attached to a shelter, car rack, or even the pole-supported
vestibule of a tent to form a protected area. Experiment and be creative!
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