MSR Asgard : A fantastic expedition, extended walking trip, and basecamp tent...

After receiving this tent for my 21st birthday the first test i could give it was on my universities climbing and mountaineering clubs trip to the Peak district. The pitching was very simple, the continuous pole sleeves allowed easy insertion of all poles, the inner is very water resistant too which helped to hold out the slight drizzle that was present. The stakes supplied by MSR are fantastic, they are very sturdy and penetrate the hardest of ground yet are very easy to remove due to the attached cord, the flysheet is extremely lightweight and easy to fit with simple buckle attachments. The tent is very sturdy when freestanding but the guy attachment points and lines supplied make for an absolutely bombproof tent that barely moves in high winds (as tested in the Lake District). 

I am a huge fan of the bowframe system used by MSR, not only does it provide a great amount of stability but it increases the space within the inner tent dramatically by making the sidewalls near vertical, as well as extending the highest point of porch, and also being very easy to set up 

The porches are very very generous, two large expedition packs as well as wit kit and boots can fit in one while a large cooking set up can fit in the other. The porch opening can be operated from the inner tent so that you don't get any drips first thing in the morning when opening it! 

The gear lofts are genius and there are plenty of other storage pockets located either side of the inner. The groundsheet reaches nice and high up the sides which is great for very soggy conditions, and is also very waterproof. All seams are fully sealed throughout the tent and i haven't yet experienced any leakages 

Overall a fantastic tent for anyone looking for an awesome looking tent that can be used for full mountain and mountaineering use as well as a comfy hiking base camp!