MSR Universal Footprint - 4 Person
MSR Universal Footprint — 4 Person Regular. A square protective groundsheet for the MSR Elixir 4 and Front Range shelter / Bug-Floor Insert. It adds a separate layer between your shelter and the campsite, helping keep the base cleaner and reducing wear from abrasive ground.
Compatible MSR tents
- Elixir 4
- Front Range shelter / Bug-Floor Insert
Also fits these past-season models: Zoic 4.
Choose the right footprint
Habitude 4 and Habiscape 4 require the larger 4 Person Large footprint. Both products are labelled four-person, but their dimensions differ. For Front Range use, check your shelter or insert instructions for the appropriate setup.
“Universal” refers to the range of available sizes, rather than one size fitting every MSR tent. If your model is not listed or you are unsure of its generation, contact us before ordering.
Why use a footprint?
- Helps reduce wear on the tent floor from grit and abrasive campsite surfaces.
- Adds a barrier against dirt and damp ground, keeping the underside of your tent cleaner.
- A separate groundsheet is easier to clean and dry after a trip.
Suited to the square floor area of the models listed here, without carrying the larger Habitude/Habiscape groundsheet.
Dimensions and weight
- Size: 4 Person Regular
- Groundsheet dimensions: approximately 221 × 221 cm
- MSR published weight: approximately 369 g
- Sold as: footprint only; tent and other equipment sold separately.
Setup and care
Clear sharp stones and debris from your pitch, lay out the footprint and centre your tent over it. Secure the corner loops and keep the footprint edges beneath the tent floor so rain cannot collect on exposed edges and run between the layers. The footprint is intentionally smaller than the tent floor.
Use this footprint for ground protection. Check your tent's instructions before attempting a fly-only pitch. Shake off dirt after use, clean gently when needed and allow the footprint to dry completely before storing.