My Review of MSR Outfitterwing Shelter

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The largest MSR tarp shelter, Outfitterwing is designed for maximum coverage—and of course it’s strong, stable and quiet in the wind.

MSR Outfitterwing Shelter

What a tarp/dining fly should be

Gift: No

Pros: stable, Lightweight, Compact, Tough

Best Uses: Car Camping

Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

On our last camping trip, I was loading our EZ-Up shelter and complaining about its large size. I had seen these before and they reminded me of the tarps we used in Patrol Camp. The only thing stopping me was the cost. Besides, did I really need it? Somehow our EZ-Up disappeared (I don’t know how or why) and a want became a need.

First off, the packed size is tiny compared to our EZ-Up – my kid’s three sleeping bags are bigger. I broke the cardinal rule about pitching gear for the first time in camp. The only thing I wish I would have done ahead of time was attach the guy lines to the tarp with bowlines.

Once that was done, setup was easy. The poles are about 8 feet, which allow for plenty of headroom around the typical picnic table. The fabric is hefty, and the fly is stable as can be. We had a few heavy breezes, and it didn’t budge. (I suspect our old EZ-Up would have been trashed.)

I’m glad we have this, and I cannot wait to use it more.