Six moon designs lunar solo

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We use cookies and similar technologies to provide the best experience on our website. Refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. Above the Arctic Circle into the deserts of Israel. Down from the Dead Sea up to the open Tundra. A great shelter for great adventures. Save money with the award-winning Lunar Solo tent — and buy more of the ultralight gear on your list.

Six moon designs lunar solo

New customer? Create your account. Lost password? Recover password. Remembered your password? Back to login. Already have an account? Login here. This might make ultralight backpackers cringe, but I thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail with a tent weighing 4. Despite the heavy burden, I loved my Alps Mountaineering tent. It was quick and easy to set up and was extremely reliable in bad weather. Upon finishing my hike, I decided it was finally time to make the switch to a single wall, ultralight tent.

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We use cookies and similar technologies to provide the best experience on our website. Refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. New colorways; super strong, ultralight, recycled fabrics; improved ultra-stretch mesh storage; and more features you've been asking for. Here's Mandy "Veggie" Redpath's sick setup. Along with a killer view. The Silver Shadow Series provides a large reflective surface on top to deflect sunlight and a black underside to absorb wandering rays, allowing you to walk cooler and better protected. Its coating sheds water easily, eliminating the need to wear sweaty rain gear.

It also holds up better in bad weather and has less condensation issues than some of our other favorite single-wall tents from our Best Ultralight Tents list. Measured Weight: 1 lb. Floor Dimensions LxWxH : 90 x 48 x 49 in. At just 1 lb. The popular Gossamer Gear The One 1 lb. The packed size of the Lunar Solo is 11 x 4. But since there are no tent poles or carbon fiber struts to worry about, you can squish it down much smaller and fit it into pretty much any small space in your pack. Man, were we impressed the first time we set up our Lunar Solo.

Six moon designs lunar solo

We have over original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries. Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography. The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards. The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail anywhere in the world , or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format. Issue 09 takes readers on trips through time—one to the early days of bicycles—and offers several reminders to be grateful for supportive friends and family, and strangers we meet along the way The Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo has won numerous awards since its introduction, and the feature spec makes it plenty appealing for bikepacking. Joe has been testing it on three continents for nearly a year, and has spent upwards of 75 nights in it.

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Wy'east Daypack 51 reviews. During storms, you can use a zipper vestibule closure for extra protection from the elements. Chris Meehan. Shop by Price! Minimalist V2 Ultralight Backpack 23 reviews. As of this time, third-party retailers do not sell the Lunar Solo pre-seam sealed. Previous article Next article. Silpoly is more compressible than silnylon. SMD sells a 5-section carbon or aluminum pole that will easily fit with your bikepacking kit. Backpacks New colorways; super strong, ultralight, recycled fabrics; improved ultra-stretch mesh storage; and more features you've been asking for.

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Center Pole Support significantly improves the ability of the tent to handle wind and snow loads. High Vent removes excess moisture build up. Storage Pocket The Lunar Solar has a single internal pocket. A peak height of 49 inches gives you plenty of headroom. The Lunar Solar has a very well-designed floating bathtub floor. The notch is an area in the back of the shelter for gear storage. We love that Six Moon Designs is making more affordable versions of their tents. While there are lighter tents out there, it has among the best weight to usable space ratios we've seen of any ultralight tents. When I first began researching tents available on the market, I became slightly overwhelmed. Weight excluding stakes : 45 ounces g Type: Single wall tent Pole required: 2 trekking poles or 2 45" 3-section carbon or 5-section carbon folding poles sold separately for bikepackers, bike touring, packrafting, and paddling Freestanding: No Entry: Dual side entries Floor space: 34 ft2 3. I have found that the bathtub floor pitches perfectly every time. Note: Be sure to seal the seams in your shelter with an appropriate seam seal applicator.