Does the Lunar Solo need a footprint?
No Dedicated Footprint This is a nice tent, and a nice tent warrants a good, custom-cut footprint to protect it. Six Moon sells rectangular Tyvek and Polycro footprints in two sizes, but they’re not cut specifically to fit the irregular pentagon-shaped Lunar Solo. There’s also no way to stake the footprint down.
How much does a Lunar Solo weigh?
26 ounces
The Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo is a single-wall trekking pole tent that weighs 26 ounces (740 g). It is a six-sided shelter, shaped like a half pyramid, with a side door and vestibule area that’s good for gear storage or cooking in rainy weather. The single side door is made of mesh for maximum ventilation.
Where are Six Moon Designs tents made?
LightHeart Gear tents have been exclusively made in the US (near Asheville, NC) since 2012 in our own sewing factory. Yes, Six Moon Designs and Gossamer Gear both shipped manufacturing overseas a few years ago, and Tarptent is now going that route.
Does Tyvek make a good tent footprint?
Tent Footprints Are Heavy The two most popular ultralight groundsheets are made using an industrial plastic called Polycryo (sold by Gossamer Gear) and Tyvek. Window wrap plastic insulation makes a great tent footprint substitute. This piece weighs just 1.3 ounces.
What is a lunar tent?
The Lunar Solo is a single-wall, silpoly, non-freestanding, pyramid-type tent with a sewn-in netting and floor. It boasts 26 square feet (2.4 square meters) of sleeping area and 8.5 square feet (. 8 square meters) of vestibule area.
Should I use a ground sheet under a tent?
While a ground sheet is not required, a ground sheet under your tent, whether it is built-in or external, will provide extra comfort, protection, and warmth from the elements while extending the life of your tent.
How thick should a tent footprint be?
How thick should a footprint be? Depending on how abrasive the terrain is, a heavy-duty, thick footprint will work better, but you should consider the extra weight before going for it. The thickness ranges between 0.5 millimeters for the lightweight designs, to 1.8 millimeters for the heavy-duty models.
Is there a lunar solo from six moon designs?
Lunar Solo from Six Moon Designs. The Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo is a very well designed and lightweight tent for backpackers. It performs all the functions of a tent (shelter from weather, protection from insects, etc.), at the weight of a tarp.
How much does a lunar solo tent cost?
At $230, the Lunar Solo also continues to be one of the best deals money can buy when it comes to ultralight 1-person tents shelters from “cottage” manufacturers, especially when compared to those charging exorbitant prices for Dyneema DCF tents and tarps.
How big is a full size lunar solo?
The advertized size for the Lunar Solo packed away in the included stuff sack is 11.0 inches long x 4.5 inches in diameter.
How tall are the sidewalls on a lunar solo?
While the Lunar Solo has a bathtub floor, the height of the sidewalls can vary from flat, up to 6″ in height, depending on a subtle interplay of factors such as the height of the pole, the flatness of the ground that you pitch on, and the amount of tension exerted on the guylines.