MSR Zoic 3 Person Dome Tent Review

The Zoic 3 has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 7, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 158 other 3 person tents we have studied. With 46 square feet of space inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it could be a little tight for you and, up to two other campers during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, smaller tents similar to this one often make an awesome choice for campers who enjoy spending loads of hours outside their tent getting some air.

Many of the cool points about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances light, making them simple to carry around. In near all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very straightforward to set up. In calm weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are easily the most commonly seen of all the different types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing water to roll off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the rain to pool on the roof. The simplest dome tent will have a rectangular footprint, slanted walls two or more poles which converge in the center of the roof. Due to their construction, it is typically thought of that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Below you can browse an account of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 10 add_circle_outline PROS

• 3 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Zoic 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. Vestibule. Having one vestibule. Gives you a place to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a big plus.
3. Has Gear Loft. It is good to see MSR adding a gear loft 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 polyurethane & 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. Includes FootPrint. It is quite rare to see a footprint included with a tent. It is strongly suggested to always use a footprint, so not having to buy one is a plus.
7. 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.
8. Available in other sizes. MSR has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great buy for a 3 person dome tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $270.99

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 46 square feet, the Zoic 3 is smaller than quite a few of the 163 other 3 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. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many attributes to rave about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

MSR's Zoic 3 tent is suitable for backpacking. Here are a couple of other cool things not already mentioned above which, were found and liked, while reviewing the model: Full micromesh canopy for optimal breathability, moisture control, views and bug-free protection, with minimal weight, A wide floor plan and steep sidewalls create a roomy interior and Proven MSR design geometry is matched with light, strong aluminum poles and long-lasting Xtreme Shield waterproof coating..

With wonderful ratings, a couple of reviews and a peak height of 3' and 46 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your very own modest apartment. It will allow you to enjoy some real quality time camping. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you found this page looking for recommendations about this specific tent, our view is, it would make for a great buy. If you just happened to arrive on this page while browsing for a brand new tent having never heard of this manufacurer or this tent before, it is probably a good thing to check out some more comparable tents.

Value for money: When thinking about value for your money, this tent is a more competitive than the usual cost of all the one hundred and fifty-eight, three-person tents we have studied, this itself does not make it excellent value for money. One should also think about other factors in detail, as we do with each tent.

When we determine the overall score of a single tent, we scrutinize loads of stuff, searching for areas where the tent could beat other similar tents and where it is coming up short. On this occasion, with an overall rating of 4.4 and the price statistics above, one can conclude that with a cost of $270.99 The Zoic 3 is a decent deal and astonishingly competitively priced in comparison with comparable tents.

The overall score shows that the build and dimensions the tent gives you were not skimped on to get a price tag unquestionably below the normal price for comparable tents. It should make an excellent choice for most campers searching for a comfy three-season backpacking tent to camp with, that will serve you well for years to come.