MSR Access™ 1 Ultralight, Four-Season Solo Tent vs Exped Polaris (2023)
In this article, we compare MSR - Access™ 1 Ultralight, Four-Season Solo Tent with the Exped - Polaris. Take a deep look at each specification to figure out which tent is best for you.
Sleeping Capacity
Brand
Seasons
Design
Entry
Materials
Includes Poles?
MSR - Access™ 1 Ultralight, Four-Season Solo Tent
MSR
1
4
Freestanding
Side
Yes
Polaris
Exped
3
4
Freestanding
Front
Yes
# Vestibules
Purpose
Inner Height
Min. Weight
Weight
2
2
Sub Alpine
Sub Alpine
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Water Rating
Inner Length
Inner Width
Water Rating
Water Rating
Water Rating
Water Rating
Water Rating
Water Rating
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Water Rating
MSR - Access™ 1 Ultralight, Four-Season Solo Tent
Exped - Polaris
Brand
MSR
Exped
Pro's
Con's
Sleeping Capacity
1
3
Seasons
4
4
Purpose
Alpine
Sub Alpine
Design
Freestanding
Freestanding
Weight (grams)
1600
2850
Min. Weight (grams)
1370
2450
Water Head Rating (ml)
1200
0
Floor Water Rating (ml)
3000
10000
Length Inner (mm)
2130
2200
Width Inner (mm)
840
1300
Height Inner (mm)
1040
1050
Number of vestibules
1
2
Entry Type
Side
Side
Pitching Order
Inner First
Outer First or Together
Includes Poles?
Yes
Yes