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Post by swmtnbackpacker on May 27, 2020 7:09:21 GMT -8
I’ve been using the Lunar Solo (see links above) for local overnights (+). Lots of room inside to separate out gear, etc.. and stretch. Like all solo pyramid designs, if I shift at night the sloping wall can be in my face. Love the sil-poly fly but still iffy on it as a floor material.
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Post by no_granola on Jun 3, 2020 11:13:55 GMT -8
I still use my BD BetaLight w/Beta Bug. It doesn't have a vestibule, but there's plenty of room for two people plus gear inside this thing and it's light enough to be used as a solo hiker's palace.
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Post by hikerjer on Jun 3, 2020 17:57:48 GMT -8
I like my BD Copper Spur UL HV 2. A two person tent in a pinch but plenty of room for one and still very reasonable as far a weight is concerned. I bought primarily because I mostly solo hike and I like to take my 50 lb dog and it has plenty of room for both of us.
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Post by franco on Jun 3, 2020 18:28:32 GMT -8
BD Black Diamond BA Big Agnes (or Big Angus if you use auto-correct)
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Post by almostthere on Jun 4, 2020 5:06:44 GMT -8
Lightheart Solo. Have had two - wore out one, bought another after shopping all the Tarptents etc.
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Post by rangewalker on Jun 5, 2020 8:12:53 GMT -8
Following, and then decided on a Lightheart Solo Awning for a summer solo tent to replace my aging BA 2010 Fly Creek UL2. I love TarpTent and Henry Shires; and they are going to be fine. Brain says go DCF (Cuban Fiber) but heart and wallet say Silnylon or Poly going to be fine too. My outdoor hiking 2020 budget got run over by a new bike six months earlier than scheduled.
I just checked with Lightheart and the model I want will be in stock next week.
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Post by jazzmom on Jun 5, 2020 10:14:36 GMT -8
I have a Lightheart Solo and it was my go to solo backpacking tent until I picked up a Tarptent Contrail. I like them both and I think most people prefer the side door style of the Lightheart. I'm one of the weird ones that prefer the end-entry/tarp style of the Contrail. (I weirdly prefer the BA Fly Creek over the Copper Spur, too...) The Contrail also has enough room for a dog. I'm truly suffering angst over the ProTrail Li...
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Post by bradmacmt on Jun 5, 2020 12:52:52 GMT -8
I'm truly suffering angst over the ProTrail Li... LOL, it's a good one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2020 17:15:19 GMT -8
For several years I've used a Tarptent Scarp1, but will be purchasing the Stratospire 1 this summer. I just have to wait until my wallet stops gagging over a recent photography gear purchase. Lightening my load to justify hauling the new photo gear with me..................
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Post by georgeofthej on Jun 12, 2020 10:39:41 GMT -8
I’ve been using the Lunar Solo (see links above) for local overnights (+). Lots of room inside to separate out gear, etc.. and stretch. Like all solo pyramid designs, if I shift at night the sloping wall can be in my face. I've had a Lunar Solo for years, although I probably have only around 30 nights in it. I've never had a serious rainstorm put it to the test, so I can't vouch for it there. I can say it keeps mosquitos out, though . I agree with you, swmtn, that it has good room inside for gear, plus it has a small vestibule. It has room for a wide pad; I use a 25". As far as running your face into the wall, I'm 6'1" and it is just barely long enough for me. There are guy out points on each end to pull a small part of the wall a little more vertical, and I usually do this with the end my head is on to give me a bit more headroom. That helps in conditions when condensation forms, also. Just curious, has anyone had their Lunar Solo in a serious downpour? If so, what was your experience? Any tensioning issues?
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Post by cweston on Jun 12, 2020 11:53:28 GMT -8
I just ordered a Dan Durston X-Mid 1P through Drop. I won't get it for a month+, but I'll post some impressions when it arrives. Per reviews, pros and cons on this tent: Pros: Value ($200) Large vestibules Good for up to 6-2 or so Well made Cons: Overall footprint is on the large side Pitch can be fussy
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Post by toejam on Jun 12, 2020 15:07:33 GMT -8
Just curious, has anyone had their Lunar Solo in a serious downpour? If so, what was your experience? Any tensioning issues? Had mine in a violent above treeline thunderstorm with hail shortly after buying it. I had to get out a few times to tension. First I had pitched the edge if the roof too high off the ground and got splashing in, so tightened everything closer to the ground. The front stake came out later and it collapsed on me, but not the tent's fault. It did o.k. after getting the edges closer to the ground.
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Post by georgeofthej on Jun 13, 2020 17:48:34 GMT -8
Thanks toejam. I guess it might be wise to put rocks on top of the stakes if I ever get hit with high wind and soggy ground.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Jun 26, 2020 16:39:32 GMT -8
..I'm truly suffering angst over the ProTrail Li... I just ordered one to save a bit of weight and get some headroom where it counts. Floored pyramids have that slope that’ll put the fabric in the face (SMD Lunar Solo, MLD Solomid XL).
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jun 26, 2020 17:41:56 GMT -8
Floored? The MLD line doesn’t have floors as far as I know. My Solomid definitely doesn’t.
OTOH, yah, any center supported side entry shelter is generally going to have less “headroom” than an end entry such as the Protrsil Li where the poles tend to be placed more asymmetrically.
Though fwiw my Solomid (an earlier model not the 114” length XL”) doesn’t pose my 6’2” frame any discernible issues.
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