crawford
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Post by crawford on Sept 5, 2016 17:00:40 GMT -8
I'm really struggling with a tent decision right now. I normally use a hammock when I'm out but I've been looking for a new light weight tent and was planning on buying the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. Its space for me is adequate and comes in at about 28 oz with stakes and tyvec ground cloth. For April to November it would work quite nicely. Then I came across Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp Plus. A similarlly shaped shelter to the Lunar Solo, with 9 inches of bug mesh around the bottom. It is only 16 oz. My concern is it doesn't have a screen door for those warm dry nights and I'm not sure if condensation might be an issue. Certainly I could use a light bug net over my sleeping bag. I could also use a tyvec sheet on the ground inside so minimize dirt etc on my gear.
Anyone have experience with the Deschutes Tarp? The weight savings is tremendous and the price is quite nice at $175 with steaks and tyvec ground sheet from Anti-Gravity Gear, but I'm just a little leary about pulling the trigger on a floorless tarp tent.
Looking for any good words from the basecamp.
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Post by tigger on Sept 5, 2016 17:25:23 GMT -8
I've been using a floorless shelter for roughly five years and won't look back. Under 3lbs for a five man shelter is spectacular. Although I'm not familiar with that specific shelter, I can't generally recommend them strongly enough.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Sept 5, 2016 18:59:57 GMT -8
For solo I use the Gatewood Cape, also from SMD, similar to but smaller design than the Deschutes. Works really well for me, I use a 30x80 piece of 1443r tyvek for a groundsheet under my pad and a S2S nano bug net, great combination. The S2S net is a little fiddly but if you're willing to make small compromises in convenience to save weight then it works well. I have not had any condensation issues, but I haven't really faced the right conditions yet for a solid test.
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Post by zeke on Sept 5, 2016 19:17:22 GMT -8
So, you're saving 12 ounces initially, but have to add in a bug net and a floor? Not so sure it is worth the hassle to not go with the Lunar Solo. Ultimately, it is a close choice.
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crawford
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Post by crawford on Sept 6, 2016 4:05:23 GMT -8
zeke that was in my mind as well. For cooler weather on high ground the bugs wouldn't be an issue, but May-early September they could be. Thanks all for the comments.
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Post by reuben on Sept 6, 2016 4:11:42 GMT -8
Just to confuse the issue, I like my MLD Solomid. It's basically a tarp with optional floor or floor/netting, so I can mix and match whatever I need - tarp, tarp+floor, tarp+floor and net. MLD makes larger versions like the Duomid as well. |
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Sept 6, 2016 8:38:54 GMT -8
Just to confuse the issue, I like my MLD Solomid. It's basically a tarp with optional floor or floor/netting, so I can mix and match whatever I need - tarp, tarp+floor, tarp+floor and net. MLD makes larger versions like the Duomid as well. And MLD has announced some variations in the Solomid are in the works. Single pole, bigger, asymmetrical iirc. And I'll echo: I've used and like my Solomid for about three years now. Versatile and L. I. G. H. T. |
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Post by reuben on Sept 6, 2016 8:59:10 GMT -8
Yeah, the new Solomid is a little bigger than mine. As I recall he was trying to simplify the number of tents by changing the dimensions of some and eliminating others. For instance, the Solomid XL is no more. But then if he adds new ones... well, we'll see.
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