MSR Remote 3 Person Dome Tent Review

The Remote 3 has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 8, which is a little bit smaller than the average height of the 147 different 3 person tents we have studied. With 46 square feet of room inside, it is a little bit smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to two other campers during the whole of the 4-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents similar to this one are a superb choice for campers who welcome spending plenty of hours outside the tent exploring.

Some of the great things about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances not too heavy, making them easy to carry. In near all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very easy to set up. In calm weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

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

Below you can find an account of the tent's pros and cons.

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• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Remote 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. Affords you somewhere to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge plus.
3. Internal storage. It is nice 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 40D ripstop nylon Durashield polyurethane & DWR, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 10000 mm waterproofing rating, which is pretty good for most circumstances.
6. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the whole 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.
7. Available in other sizes. MSR has also made this model available in Other Sizes.

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 46 square feet, the Remote 3 is smaller than quite a lot of the 147 other 3 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 10% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some campers.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one sold separately designed for the Remote 3 footprint Even though the floor may be made of 40D ripstop nylon Durashield polyurethane & 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 Remote 3, looks like a small tent, it is not probably the best choice for backpacking as it weighs 8 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
5. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have lots of things to be positive about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

MSR's Remote 3 tent is good for base camp and expeditions. Here are a couple of other points not noted above which, we noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: Built to withstand fierce winds and heavy snow loads, with its spacious interior and gear-harboring vestibule, the Remote tent becomes a secure haven when you are hunkered down on the side of a mountain and new rainfly vents reduce condensation.

With fantastic ratings, and headroom of 3' and 46 square feet of space to play with, this tent is like your very own modest home away from home. This enables you to enjoy some really enjoyable moments hanging out with nature. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can study above.

If you came to this page looking for an endorsement on this actual tent, our view is, it will make for an excellent purchase. If you just happened to arrive on this website while looking for a brand new tent having not heard of this manufacurer or this tent model previously, it is perhaps a good idea to check out a few other comparable tents also.

Value for money: In so much as value for your money, this tent is significantly more costly than the standard cost of all the one hundred and ninety-four, three-person tents we have studied, this alone is not a negative thing. We also need to think about other areas in detail, as we do for every tent.

When we measure the score of a tent, we reflect upon loads of stuff, searching for points where the tent could excel against other very similar tents and where it is lacking. In this case, with a total rating of 4.6 and the price conclusions above, It is simple to spot that with a ticket price of $671.73 The Remote 3 is a superb bargain even though it could be perceived as quite costly when set side by side with comparable tents.

Its ratings show that the quality and dimensions the tent gives you make it an awesome choice for those searching for a tent that can be used for many years. It is also worth thinking about the fact that it is marked down by 30% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It should make a decent choice for nearly all campers looking for an appropriate four-season dome tent to camp with, that will serve you well for years to come.