Comes with everything you need including the stakes (quality mrs groundhog look-alikes) and ground cloth.

Comes with everything you need including the stakes (quality mrs groundhog look-alikes) and ground cloth.  Read Less

The claimed weight for the mier includes the footprint, which it ships with, while the msr does not in either case.

The claimed weight for the mier includes the footprint, which it ships with, while the msr does not in either case.  Read Less

Each corner has a small mesh pouch and there are 2 hooks you can hang a lightweight flashlight from.

Each corner has a small mesh pouch and there are 2 hooks you can hang a lightweight flashlight from.  Read Less

Plenty of room for two people and if the load is split in two extremely light weight for the size of the shelter.

Plenty of room for two people and if the load is split in two extremely light weight for the size of the shelter.  Read Less

This tent is a clone of a $500+ tent from msr.

This tent is a clone of a $500+ tent from msr.  Read Less

Inside is pretty spacious given the sized when packed down - though it might be a bit tight with 3 large adults.

Inside is pretty spacious given the sized when packed down - though it might be a bit tight with 3 large adults.  Read Less

Felt like this was a good value for a lightweight 3 person tent compared to other more well known brands.

Felt like this was a good value for a lightweight 3 person tent compared to other more well known brands.  Read Less

The msr uses dac poles and 20d sil and 30d nylon for the fly and floor respectively.

The msr uses dac poles and 20d sil and 30d nylon for the fly and floor respectively.  Read Less

Comparing the two, the floor and vestibule space appear identical, although claimed weight on the mier is a few ounces lighter.

Comparing the two, the floor and vestibule space appear identical, although claimed weight on the mier is a few ounces lighter.  Read Less