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Zoid 1
Gear Review
Zoid 1 

Page Type: Gear Review

Manufacturer: Mountain Safety Research

Your Opinion: 
 - 2 Votes
 

 

Page By: Dan Dalton

Created/Edited: Mar 13, 2007 / Mar 13, 2007

Object ID: 2815

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Product Description

The Zoid 1 Tent by MSR is ultralight, roomy, and versatile, with excellent ventilation.

Features

Ultralight: Minimum weight is less than 3 lbs.
Versatile:Fly, poles, and footprint (sold separately) can be set up independently to save weight.
Huge Side Door & Vestibule: Spacious side-entry door and vestibule for the ultimate in livability.
Great Ventilation: Excellent high/low venting through a peak vent with kickstand support.


Zoid 1™ - $199.95

Specifications

Capacity: 1 Person

Floor + Vestibule Area: 16.3 + 7.2 sq. ft./1.5 + .7 sq. m

Interior Peak Height: 34 in./90 cm

Fly w/ Footprint Weight: 2 lbs. 1 oz./.9 kg

Minimum Weight: 2 lbs. 14 oz./1.3 kg

Packaged Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz./1.5 kg


My Opinion

A great all around tent. While it might not be best suited for winter, I have used it several times with snowstakes as an upgraded winter bivy sac. Really light, quick and easy to put up, and great combinations. In the summer I like to just use the footprint and the rain-fly to make a quick shelter to protect against rain when temperatures are warm. A great single person tent, you won't be dissapointed if you get this tent!

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TacoDelRioGreat

Voted 5/5

Quick to put up when you're in need of warmth. I am 6'4", so it is cramped, but it can be done. If you are taller than I am, I suggest a different model, perhaps the Zoid 2 or the Hubba Hubba (woulda bought that instead). If you plan on using this tent in winter, a snowblock wall is important, as wind easily blows powder under the fly and onto the mesh of the tent itself.
Posted Oct 12, 2007 7:06 am

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