MSR Guideline Pro 2 Person Dome Tent Review

The Guideline Pro 2 has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 6, which is a little bit less than the average height of the 222 other 2 person tents we have studied. With 33 square feet of room inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 2-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, another camper during the 4-seasons, this tent is recommended for use in, smaller tents like this one make a suitable choice for campers that prefer spending heaps of time outside the tent exploring.

Some of the great things about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances not too heavy, making them simple to carry around. In nearly all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very straightforward to set up. In good weather, you could do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are the most commonly seen of all the other sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing rain to roll off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the rain to pool on the top. The most basic dome tent should have a square footprint, slanted sides two or more poles which converge in the middle of the roof. Due to their construction, it is usually considered that they are best suited for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Beneath you can see an account of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 6 add_circle_outline PROS

• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Guideline Pro can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Offers you a place to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
3. Internal storage. It is good to see MSR has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is 70D taffeta nylon Xtreme Shield & DWR, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to rips and punctures. Also, the material has a 3000 mm waterproofing rating, which is very good for most circumstances.
6. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1500mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy downpours.

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 33 square feet, the Guideline Pro 2 is smaller than quite a lot of the 222 other 2 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 8% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative thing for some campers.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one sold separately designed for the Guideline Pro 2 footprint Even though the floor may be made of 70D taffeta nylon Xtreme Shield & DWR, it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. A tad heavy for backpacking. Even though the Guideline Pro 2, looks like a small tent, it is not probably the best choice for backpacking as it weighs 6 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
5. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have lots of qualities to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

MSR's Guideline Pro 2 tent is good for mountaineering and backpacking. There are a couple of other things not noted above which, were noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: Mesh windows ensure cross ventilation and may be completely closed to seal out the elements, Designed to last up to three times longer than consumer-grade tents and Stainless steel YKK zippers combine with tent’s sturdy geometry to create a robust shelter built to last multiple seasons.

With good ratings, and a minimum headroom of 3' and 33 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your very own little studio. It enables you to enjoy some delightful time hanging out with nature. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can look at above.

If you came to this page looking for an endorsement about this actual tent, our view is, it would make for an awesome acquisition. If you simply happened to arrive on this page while looking for a new tent having never heard of this brand or this tent before, it is perhaps a good idea to look at some other similar tents also.

Value for money: In terms of value for your money, this tent is undoubtedly costlier than the standard cost of all the two hundred and eighty-seven, two-person tents we have taken a look at, this alone is not a negative thing. We also need to think about other things in-depth, as we do for every tent.

When we calculate the score of an individual tent, we consider a lot of conditions, looking for points where the tent could beat other near-identical tents and where it is not quite as good. In this case, with a total score of 4.5 and the price statistics above, It is simple to recognize that with a price of $599.95 info_outline MSR's Guideline Pro 2 is a great buy though it could be thought of as quite expensive when set side by side with similar tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and space the tent offers make it a good buy for campers searching for a tent that can last for plenty of years. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 27% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It will make an ok choice for most campers searching for a comfy four-season dome tent to go camping with, that will serve you well for years to come.