Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Single-Wall Tent

Product detailed description

Since 2021, the entire tent has been made of siliconized polyester. This has reduced the packed size; moreover, the polyester won’t sag as much as thick nylon, and the weight has been cut down to an impressive 710 grams! The tent’s flysheet is made of 20D siliconized polyester, and the floor is made of more durable 40D polyester. Ventilation at the top of the tent has been improved, and the areas most prone to tearing have been reinforced. Plus, it now comes in a more subtle dark green color. You’ll also appreciate the replacement of the black guy lines with reflective cords featuring line-locks.

Plenty of space

Although this is a one-person tent, it is exceptionally spacious. This makes it a viable option even for "solo campers" who occasionally bring their significant other along. The tent can accommodate two sleeping pads side by side (51 cm wide, and one can be wider). It won’t be entirely comfortable for the sleeper in the back, low corner, and with two people, the tent will suffer from more condensation, but it is possible. However, it is definitely not a tent for regular trips for two! For two people, you should rather look at tarps Six Moon Designs Haven or, even better, Owyhee. Thanks to a floor area of 2.4 m², which measures an impressive 229 cm in length, the tent is suitable even for taller people. With a peak height of 122 cm, you have plenty of room to change clothes without brushing against the wet tent walls. It also features a large vestibule. So you have plenty of space for your backpack, shoes, and the like. The entire vestibule can be rolled up, ensuring perfect ventilation in nice weather and offering great views while keeping you enclosed and protected from all kinds of pests.

Hybrid construction

When the tent is fully closed, ventilation is provided by vents at the top. The floor is very well designed, acting as a sort of 15 cm high "tub"; a 15 cm high strip of mesh is sewn over it, ensuring good ventilation. Thanks to this "tub," there is more space at the feet and head. The tent’s construction is partially hybrid, with the inner mesh and floor separated from the flysheet, so rain cannot leak into the tent. The space above the head and feet can also be easily expanded using two external loops; simply tie a cord to them to better tension the tent. In the corners of the tent are simple, reflective guy lines with line-locks, allowing you to quickly tension the tent with just one hand. In the corners, the floor is connected to the guy lines via elastic cords, ensuring the floor remains taut and does not bunch up anywhere.

Simple setup

The entire tent is set up using a single trekking pole or tent pole (not included). The whole setup takes no more than 2 minutes. The top of the tent is slightly off-center, and the pole is outside the inner tent, so it doesn’t get in the way inside. There is a handy loop at the top for setting up the tent without using a pole. Simply hang the tent by the loop and secure it to the ground with stakes. The groundsheet features a handy, sturdy loop that keeps the poles or stick from sliding away. Thanks to this simple detail, the groundsheet remains taut at all times.

Lightweight and durable material

Both the flysheet and the groundsheet are made of siliconized polyester—by far the most common material used in the production of ultralight tents and tarps. Even with a low weight, it is strong, lightweight, and mold-resistant. This comes in handy if you don’t pitch the tent every day or, heaven forbid, pack it up while it’s damp and don’t realize it until a few days later. The floor is made of heavier-weight polyester, but we still recommend placing a Tyvek sheet under the tent. Tyvek is very useful when traveling because you can use it when you decide to sleep under the stars, or when you want to lie down somewhere by the water and don’t want to roll around in the dust, and it’s quite handy when hitchhiking, as you can write your destination on it. You just need to fold it a little differently, and you’ll have space for another message. If you’re concerned about condensation, we recommend reading our article dedicated to condensation.

Seam sealing

Warning! The tent does not have sealed seams!!! Unlike other UL tents and tarps, you have to do this yourself. You can purchase this adhesiveor mix your own blend according to these instructions. 

It might be a pain, but at least you’ll get to try setting up the tent and get familiar with it while taping it together. If this is an insurmountable problem for you, then you aren’t ready for the ultralight approach and should look for your gear in a different category… Ultralight is about knowing your gear and its limits, and treating and caring for it accordingly. My reward is a feather-light backpack that makes it a joy to spend whole days roaming the mountains! If you don’t want to use trekking poles to set up the tarp, you can purchase an original pole. We’ve even filmed the entire seam-sealing process for you.

Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo:

• Partially hybrid construction.
• One main entrance with a vestibule; both sides can be rolled up to ensure excellent ventilation.
• Very stable pyramid design that sets up with a single trekking pole or pole (pole not included).
• Long floor provides plenty of space even for tall people.
• Reflective guy lines with line-locks for perfect tensioning.
• Very simple and quick setup; only 6 stakes are needed (not included).
• Mesh for better ventilation along the floor.
• A peak height of 122 cm provides plenty of space.
• Internal mesh pocket.
• Package contents: bag, reflective guy lines, tent.

Technical specifications:

• Weight: 710 g.
• Pole height: 122 cm.
• Packed dimensions: 28 x 12 cm
• Number of entrances: 1.
• Sleeps: 1.
• Floor area: 2.4 m².

Materials:

• Flysheet: 20D siliconized polyester.
• Floor: 40D siliconized polyester.
• Mosquito net: 20D No-See-Um.