Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful. Surprisingly, this wasn't more popular on the AT compared to other brands. I probably only saw about 10 other people with it but not a single person disliked the tent. I'm pretty sure you'll be very happy with it.
Dear Mr. Morton, Thank you very much for posting this very informative review of the Lunar Solo by 6 Moon Design. It helped me a lot in better understanding the system, & not to mention all the tid-bits of your experience, which to an inexperienced hiker like myself are golden nuggets of wisdom. Also thank you for posting the links to the various equipment you referenced in the video.
I have had mine for 4 years now. I also have three other tents, but every time I am at the point of packing my rucksack, I end up putting in the lunar solo. It just works.
Been using my lunar for 9 years...silnylon. Version..ready to replace it soon with the poly version...I always camp in deep forest with wind protection...been in wet snow many times...used it in winter on nice nights with little or light snow with low winds...sure got my moneys worth....treated twice a year with nikwax...patched it several times...love the room...what else can I say?
Thinking of getting this because of the interior space. I use single person semi-free standing tents and the interiors are often too small. The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 is a bit wider for a single person, but it's relatively heavy and the door operation and awning are just too much extra stuff that's not needed.
I think this one really fills the gap between the really small 1P and too much space with a 2P. I've had a 23 inch pad, shoes, food bag, plus all of my gear in it without over crowding.
I actually own both these tents,I have had the lunar solo for 3 years and the Copper Spur ul 1 for almost a year. I love my lunar solo,the only reason I bought the copper spur is it was on sale and I had a bunch of gift cards and my REI dividend I got it for 150 bucks. I would not pay full price. REI has sales all the time 20% off. I live close to the AT and up north there are more platforms and a freestanding tent comes in handy for that. As far as weight they are closer than you think. The lunar solo is 26 oz. My hiking poles are a pound and stakes are 3 ozs. Total 45 ozs. I use the second pole to pull out foot end and a stick to pull out head end. The copper spur ul 1 weight is 2 pounds 3oz. with stakes 35oz. I don’t bring poles with copper spur. I am not good at math but my shelter is heavier when I carry the lunar solo. Pros and cons to everything. I only open up copper spur like a normal tent,I don’t mess with the awning,so no fiddling. The copper spur is great with all the pockets to store stuff and a huge one above your feet. I put my pack above my head inside tent. The lunar solo you could almost fit 2 people. Plenty of room for gear on the floor and has a little pocket near door. I enjoy using both tents. Different tents for different trips.
@@Teddy-fx6fx no matter what tent I use backpacking I always have trekking poles with me. For someone who always uses trekking poles it makes sense to use a trekking pole tent and save the extra weight of tent poles.
I've been using my lunar solo for a year. Only issue has been similar to yours when I misjudged the wind direction... not so much fun! tent has been great otherwise, I bring a sea to summit hand towel which weighs nothing and does a great job getting rid of the condensation
Thanks for a great review, i was looking into this tent as my first walking pole tent, but because i hade to seam seal it and being a single wall i ended up with the Lanshan 1 instead. Very happy with it but just sometimes a little smal on the inside, but the lunar looks like a palace inside. The Lanshan will properly be replaced but if it will be a Lunar Solo or a Gossamer gear the two, man i'm having a hard time deciding...
Thanks for watching. I absolutely love the Lunar Solo, especially for the price and weight. As someone who is 73", I had plenty of room inside. I knew a few people who had the Gossamer One and none of them liked it. I heard the Two was much better.
I use the tarp version of this- the deschutes plus(w the netting around the edges). tons of room, seriously easy set up for a tarp and a(I use a tyvek ground sheet).
Do you need to buy a ground sheet separately to use this tent? If so, what situations call for a ground sheet vs using the tent on its own? Is a ground sheet the same as a footprint? Thank you!
Hi there and thanks for watching. Ground sheets and footprints are the same thing, just different terms. I would recommend using one with this tent since the fabric is thin and not as strong as DCF. SMD has a couple of options on their web page, however, for the majority of my AT hike I use a shower curtain from a dollar store. I cut off the magnets and the thicker part of the curtain with the rod pocket. It wasn't heavy at all and worked pretty well.
SMD creates tykvek sheets for their tents, I use one for my Nemo 3P tent & they work wonders. Better to have to replace your floor print vs your tent… Definitely considering getting the Lunar Solo just for a lighter pack & less volume inside the actual tent which is good during colder weather.
As long as you have the proper stakes to hold out all of the guylines, you shouldn't have an issue. I've found on really windy nights you can pile pine needles or leaves around the bottom to block the wind from gusting in. I've camped out on quite a few nights with strong winds and heavy rain and if you set it up properly, you'll be ok.
Nice review. For a cheaper option I have the 3F UL Lanshan 1 [2021]. It's double walled, nylon and seam sealed. Other than that it's the same tent for half the price. The Lanshan 1 Pro single wall poly is the same tent but $100 dollars cheaper.
@@gregmortonoutdoors I have a really old one which is still in excellent condition. I carry the Gatewood cape on my day hikes and really like that too. When paired with the serenity net it’s a reliable multi purpose shelter. I always enjoy hearing other hikers praise these affordable and functional tents. I bought a Durston X-Mid solid for cold wet weather and it’s my new favorite. However it is much heavier than the Lunar solo, but warmer too.
been looking for a ul tent that isnt 700 f**king dollars for the AT. this is my number one contender so far and your video has basically sold me
Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful. Surprisingly, this wasn't more popular on the AT compared to other brands. I probably only saw about 10 other people with it but not a single person disliked the tent. I'm pretty sure you'll be very happy with it.
Xmid might be worth looking at
I’m still liking my Lunar Solo after two years now. It’s hard to go wrong with a well made tent for $250. Thanks for the great video.
I agree. For the price, you can't get much better of a tent. I'll use it until it falls apart.
@@gregmortonoutdoorsI got mine on sale for 185 earlier this year. Can’t beat that
Dear Mr. Morton, Thank you very much for posting this very informative review of the Lunar Solo by 6 Moon Design. It helped me a lot in better understanding the system, & not to mention all the tid-bits of your experience, which to an inexperienced hiker like myself are golden nuggets of wisdom. Also thank you for posting the links to the various equipment you referenced in the video.
Thanks for the kind words. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Hike on!
I have had mine for 4 years now. I also have three other tents, but every time I am at the point of packing my rucksack, I end up putting in the lunar solo. It just works.
So true. Very dependable
Gorgeous presentation bud, and really touching shots! You reviewed this masterfully!
Thanks for watching
Been using my lunar for 9 years...silnylon. Version..ready to replace it soon with the poly version...I always camp in deep forest with wind protection...been in wet snow many times...used it in winter on nice nights with little or light snow with low winds...sure got my moneys worth....treated twice a year with nikwax...patched it several times...love the room...what else can I say?
I have yet to hear someone say the tent sucks. Nine years...wow...they should put yours in their hall of fame and give you a new one
@@gregmortonoutdoors hahahaha...
Thinking of getting this because of the interior space. I use single person semi-free standing tents and the interiors are often too small. The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 is a bit wider for a single person, but it's relatively heavy and the door operation and awning are just too much extra stuff that's not needed.
I think this one really fills the gap between the really small 1P and too much space with a 2P. I've had a 23 inch pad, shoes, food bag, plus all of my gear in it without over crowding.
I actually own both these tents,I have had the lunar solo for 3 years and the Copper Spur ul 1 for almost a year. I love my lunar solo,the only reason I bought the copper spur is it was on sale and I had a bunch of gift cards and my REI dividend I got it for 150 bucks. I would not pay full price. REI has sales all the time 20% off. I live close to the AT and up north there are more platforms and a freestanding tent comes in handy for that. As far as weight they are closer than you think. The lunar solo is 26 oz. My hiking poles are a pound and stakes are 3 ozs. Total 45 ozs. I use the second pole to pull out foot end and a stick to pull out head end. The copper spur ul 1 weight is 2 pounds 3oz. with stakes 35oz. I don’t bring poles with copper spur. I am not good at math but my shelter is heavier when I carry the lunar solo. Pros and cons to everything. I only open up copper spur like a normal tent,I don’t mess with the awning,so no fiddling. The copper spur is great with all the pockets to store stuff and a huge one above your feet. I put my pack above my head inside tent. The lunar solo you could almost fit 2 people. Plenty of room for gear on the floor and has a little pocket near door. I enjoy using both tents. Different tents for different trips.
@@Teddy-fx6fx no matter what tent I use backpacking I always have trekking poles with me. For someone who always uses trekking poles it makes sense to use a trekking pole tent and save the extra weight of tent poles.
Great video. Glad to have confirmation on my research that tells me it would be a great tent for me.
I've been using my lunar solo for a year. Only issue has been similar to yours when I misjudged the wind direction... not so much fun! tent has been great otherwise, I bring a sea to summit hand towel which weighs nothing and does a great job getting rid of the condensation
They are great tents, especially for the price.
loved the vid, keep em coming
More to come!
Thanks for a great review, i was looking into this tent as my first walking pole tent, but because i hade to seam seal it and being a single wall i ended up with the Lanshan 1 instead. Very happy with it but just sometimes a little smal on the inside, but the lunar looks like a palace inside.
The Lanshan will properly be replaced but if it will be a Lunar Solo or a Gossamer gear the two, man i'm having a hard time deciding...
Thanks for watching. I absolutely love the Lunar Solo, especially for the price and weight. As someone who is 73", I had plenty of room inside. I knew a few people who had the Gossamer One and none of them liked it. I heard the Two was much better.
I use the tarp version of this- the deschutes plus(w the netting around the edges). tons of room, seriously easy set up for a tarp and a(I use a tyvek ground sheet).
I've wondered how good that system is.
Thank you for the Great review from an expert hiker.
I think it should actually last longer than a dyneema tent; more uv and stretch resistant.
I think if you take care of it, you'd get many years of use from the tent. It's a great product.
Nice review! Thanks.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Do you need to buy a ground sheet separately to use this tent? If so, what situations call for a ground sheet vs using the tent on its own? Is a ground sheet the same as a footprint? Thank you!
Hi there and thanks for watching. Ground sheets and footprints are the same thing, just different terms. I would recommend using one with this tent since the fabric is thin and not as strong as DCF. SMD has a couple of options on their web page, however, for the majority of my AT hike I use a shower curtain from a dollar store. I cut off the magnets and the thicker part of the curtain with the rod pocket. It wasn't heavy at all and worked pretty well.
SMD creates tykvek sheets for their tents, I use one for my Nemo 3P tent & they work wonders. Better to have to replace your floor print vs your tent… Definitely considering getting the Lunar Solo just for a lighter pack & less volume inside the actual tent which is good during colder weather.
How tall are you, and did you have any issue touching the side wall and getting your footbox wet from condensation? Thanks!
I'm 6'1" and there is plenty of head and foot room.
Good review, thank you.
Thanks
Would you use this tent during winter in Norway/Sweden during a strong gusty storm?
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.
As long as you have the proper stakes to hold out all of the guylines, you shouldn't have an issue. I've found on really windy nights you can pile pine needles or leaves around the bottom to block the wind from gusting in. I've camped out on quite a few nights with strong winds and heavy rain and if you set it up properly, you'll be ok.
@@gregmortonoutdoors Would you prefer a Hilleberg Enan in preference to a Six Moon Lunar Solar?
@@azclaimjumper to me, that would depend on the time of year and what I was doing. Hilleberg makes outstanding tents.
Nice review. For a cheaper option I have the 3F UL Lanshan 1 [2021]. It's double walled, nylon and seam sealed. Other than that it's the same tent for half the price. The Lanshan 1 Pro single wall poly is the same tent but $100 dollars cheaper.
Thanks for the info!
Nice review. Great tent.
It really is.
@@gregmortonoutdoors I have a really old one which is still in excellent condition. I carry the Gatewood cape on my day hikes and really like that too. When paired with the serenity net it’s a reliable multi purpose shelter. I always enjoy hearing other hikers praise these affordable and functional tents. I bought a Durston X-Mid solid for cold wet weather and it’s my new favorite. However it is much heavier than the Lunar solo, but warmer too.
Be with the moon
W❤️W! That’s Great Review! Cheers!🥂❤️✨
What about Lightheart gear?
Here late, but I love my firefly! Same sq feet as a 2person, excellent ventilation, and easy to set up. I don’t know why they aren’t more popular.