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Article no.: 1299

for 2021 is newly constructed with 100% Silicone coated Polyester material. The Canopy is 20D material and the floor has been constructed with 40D material for additional strength. The canopy stretch has been decreased along with the packed volume. We have also made the main guy line a reflective cord and guy outs for the corners are also now reflective.

Don’t forget seam sealer or tent pegs as the tent does not include them!

The Six moon designs Lunar solo is one of my favorite Silnylon, single walled tents. It’s very easy to setup, has great wind and bad weather capabilities, packs down very tight and small, and most important, it is big enough for a guy of my size (190cm, 90 kilos). It’s kind of like a smaller Mountain laurel designs Trailstar, with the added benefit of having a built in inner tent. So it has the wind shedding capabilities of the Trailstar, with an inner-tent. I have used this tent on several mountain trips along Kings trail in northern Sweden, as well as a few fishing trips around Borgafjäll. The tent hasn’t failed me yet, even in the heaviest of winds reaching around 18 m/s.

I usually reach for the Lunar solo when I am using a much smaller backpack for shorter trips. It’s big enough to keep me happy when I’m in camp, and it takes very little space in my backpack. If there is anything I have an issue with, it would be the top of the tent around the apex, I can never get the zipper to be completely tight – there is always a little sag with the zipper up under the rain flap. Not really a big issue, but I like the aesthetics of a tight pitch.

Lightweight
Big for solo tent
Packs down small and tight
Great bad weather protection
Full protection from wind and bugs
Easy to set up
Big enough vestibule

Sagging zipper under top vent
Questionable quality – how long will it hold?

The Six moon designs Lunar Solo’s distinctive low hexagonal shape easily spills the wind no matter the direction. Short, steeply sloped sides, handle snow or high winds with ease. A generous canopy covers a 26 sq. ft. sleeping area plus 8.5 sq. ft. of vestibule storage. The 48″/122cm peak height, set in the middle of the tent maximizes room for sitting and taking care of chores.

The sleeping area is a surrounded 6-inch deep bathtub floor, topped by 6 inches of mesh. This ensures excellent ventilation while keeping you separated from low canopy walls. This keeps you drier on those occasions when condensation forms on the canopy.

The vestibule is set on the long side of the tent to maximize views and ventilation when fully open. Close it and you’ve got phenomenal protection from the worst storms.

A 2012 redesign raised the canopy 3″ (up to 48″) and offset the pole. The result was considerably more headroom. Extending the floor to 90″ and making end walls vertical enhances sleeping for taller individuals. The slight reduction in floor space is more than compensated for by better weather handling. With more vertical walls, the Lunar Solo easily sheds wind and snow.

provides protection while still maintaining good ventilation when closed. Fully open, the vestibule maximizes ventilation and view.
removes excess moisture build up.
makes opening and closing the vestibule a snap.
makes keeping the tent taut a trivial task that can be accomplished while still in your sleeping bag. Re-tension straps have been added to all tie out points.
allows the canopy to be set to different heights.
reduces floor stress and helps to minimize punctures from sharp objects.
is oriented to maximize usable space, ventilation, and view. A peak height of 48 inches gives you plenty of headroom.
significantly improves the ability of the tent to handle wind and snow loads.
reduces the amount of gear need.
keeps your gear easily accessible.
allows easy entrance and exit while keeping the front pole out of your way.
is made from high strength 20 denier Silicone Polyester.
in less than two minutes under any conditions.