Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo

Richpips · Post by **Richpips** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:49 pm

I've read Stuart's review of the Lunar Solo, has anyone else got one?

What do you think?

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:19 pm

I currently have a finger poised over the "buy" button.

I'd been dreaming up a tent design for Scottish summers and when I explained it to folk, they told me it already existed...

I saw the LE version (with the sturdier floor) and almost bought one of those. My only concern with the standard version is that the floor might be a bit fragile. That would mean taking something else to use as a footprint, adding to the weight.....

Taylor · Post by **Taylor** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:44 pm

Love mine.
In stronger winds the sides can be pushed in considerably but there are extra guy loops to counteract this.
Mr gecko on here has just got one after seeing mine on WRT this year.

Dan_K · Post by **Dan_K** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:47 pm

I've got one. Ticks all the boxes. I use a sheet of polycro as a footprint.
Here it is in action:

IMG_0595 by DKNWHY, on Flickr

Wildgecko · Post by **Wildgecko** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:17 pm

Got mine for my birthday yesterday. Not put it up yet but expecting good things. Need to seal the seams when you first get it so buy some silnet at the same time if you get one.

Si

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:33 pm

Need to seal the seams when you first get it so buy some silnet at the same time if you get one.

You might find that there's no need ... give it a hose pipe test first. I've a few shelters/tarps that aren't sealed and don't leak.

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:32 pm

I got one last month but not had chance to use it in the wilds.

Although the carbon pole does seem a little too flexi in the back garden pitching test.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Dan_K · Post by **Dan_K** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:35 pm

JohnClimber wrote:I got one last month but not had chance to use it in the wilds.

Although the carbon pole does seem a little too flexi in the back garden pitching test.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Yes, I dig it into the ground a little bit.

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:47 pm

I just pushed the button on one of these http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ealth.html

Looks perfect for my needs and a big trip planned to Midgeland at the end of the month

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:52 pm

I prefer a side porch like the Lunar. It's easier to get in and out (especially past anything stored in the porch) and gives a more open view.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:53 pm

I just pushed the button on one of these http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ealth.html

I really don't think you'll be disappointed Dave.

I've just this minute been talking to Marc about producing Pole-a-Bear pole sets for them.

Charliecres · Post by **Charliecres** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:19 am

That Trekkertent looks interesting

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:19 pm

Dan_K wrote: Yes, I dig it into the ground a little bit.

Cheers Dan for the tip, I stuck the pole in the ground a couple of inches and in a blustery back garden this afternoon it was perfect.

sillybigfella · Post by **sillybigfella** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:48 pm

As it seems that Arklight Design are the only EU retailer that I know of, has anyone used them?

Oops, just seen the link to backpackinglight!!

Dan_K · Post by **Dan_K** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:09 pm

@johnclimber - glad it worked. Think Stu mentioned it a while back so i can't take the credit I'm afraid.

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:06 pm

Obvious question about the Lunar Solo then: how is it for condensation in a UK climate?

RobMac · Post by **RobMac** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:12 pm

ScotRoutes wrote:Obvious question about the Lunar Solo then: how is it for condensation in a UK climate?

Pulled that close to the ground wont help condensation.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:19 pm

Pulled that close to the ground wont help condensation.

I was just thinking the same thing.

As a rule (and set a few inches higher) condensation isn't much of an issue. Obviously certain nights will be worse than others but that's the same for everything.

EDIT: This is the sort of height you should be aiming for.

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:55 pm

s8tannorm wrote:EDIT: This is the sort of height you should be aiming for.

That pole must be angled forward a few degree's then?

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:24 am

That pole must be angled forward a few degree's then?

Could it not just be a longer pole?

EDIT: John, what length pole are you using? The latest generation of Lunar's are designed to use a longer pole than the old ones.

mountainbaker · Post by **mountainbaker** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:56 am

I was dead impressed with Taylor's Lunar Solo on WRT. Will be ordering myself one soon too.

RobMac · Post by **RobMac** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:57 am

mountainbaker wrote:I was dead impressed with Taylor's Lunar Solo on WRT. Will be ordering myself one soon too.

Who stocks them in the UK?

Taylor · Post by **Taylor** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:12 am

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF113.html

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:46 pm

s8tannorm wrote:EDIT: John, what length pole are you using? The latest generation of Lunar's are designed to use a longer pole than the old ones.

Mine was supplied with a 49" one which is correct isn't it?

Alrought pushing it in a couple of inchs won't help I guess

RobMac · Post by **RobMac** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:52 pm

flatfishy wrote:http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF113.html

Ta!

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