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Sierra Designs Summer Moon 3P Tent
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Sierra Designs Summer Moon 3P Tent
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Spacious and functional, the Sierra Designs Summer Moon 3-person tent will help you get the most out of those warm nights in the backcountry. With a fully freestanding design made up of just two aluminum poles, it provide you with plenty of interior space without compromising the structural rigidity Read More
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10
Oct 6, 2018
Have anyone tried to put a regular size sleeping pad along the width of this tent? Most regular size pad are 183 cm (6 ft), the width of this tent is 187 (5 feet 10). If so, I think you can fit a family of 4 as long as nobody is taller than 6 ft.
EZ_living
211
Oct 4, 2018
i like the looks of that stuff sack with the huge opening. I hate dealing with tight stuff sack openings.
JStaines
8
May 29, 2018
I've been using this tent (2 person) almost every night during my road trip starting in Yellowstone through Washington/Oregon and ending in Yosemite. So far it's been awesome! Have only used it for car camping, but bought it for the option of backpacking since it's pretty light for the price. I've set it up fast and easily by myself every night. I don't use the included bag (which I couldn't get it back in to and instead stuff the fly/tent in a compression sack. The poles break down to a short length which fit easily in my pack. I was concerned about having to crawl over one another to get out but it really hasn't been an issue for us, though it may be for a non-couple. It rained a few nights but stayed dry inside despite the small looking rain fly.
Gnisna
29
May 27, 2018
Damnit, I just got onto the Sweet Suite, which is saves about 4 oz but costs double :(
mjmiller
19
May 26, 2018
As I mentioned in an earlier post, we already have a Summer Moon 3 tent. In view of some of the comments, thought some might be curious as to what my criterion were in selecting this tent. For us weight and price were important but hardly the only requirements. After years of use we knew we were in a replacement cycle and had to replace a 4-person car camping tent which often had to be carried 1/4 mile or more to a primitive site, a 3 person tent for when I go out with my husband and occasionally a daughter when she is home on leave and a 2 person tent for when I go out solo. Already had determined that a 1 person tent was an uncomfortable fit for me. I am in my 70's and have almost no cartilage left in my knees. My husband has RA and getting out of some tents has become nearly impossible for him. The criteria for any of our new tents was: Had to be free standing. We camp on ice, rock and sand and cannot always get stakes in easily. Tents had to be secured to poles using clips rather than sliding through sleeves of any sort. We often set up and take down in rain and clips make for a faster setup or take down. It had to be high enough to have an over sized door because we no longer fold so well. We wanted the 3 person tent to be under 4 lbs and the 2 person tent to be right around 3 lbs. We knew that our budget would not support replacing 3 tents within a short period of time unless we could find tents that would cost $300 or less apiece. Last of all we wanted something that would carry us for many years to come. We had good experiences with both of our Sierra Design tents and had watched others in our group rebuy tents 2 or 3 times while our SD's remained serviceable and most importantly dry. Weight was an important consideration since I am not getting any younger however I do not go out often for more than 7-8 d at a time and even with a 4 lb tent I can carry enough food and still stay with a pack in the 28-32lb weight range. I preferred poles that folded up to 19" or less because that was what would fit inside my pack or panniers. This tent met my criterion although I was put off initially by the single door but once I saw how the little mesh gear pockets were arranged and how bags should be laid out in the 3 person tent, my concern went away. I took the 3 person tent to FL for a week long paddle to see how I would like it and whether I should consider getting the 2 person tent. During this trip I discovered that the Serius 3 footprint worked well with this tent. I have signed up to get the 2 person tent but do not plan on getting a footprint. The reason for this is I have a lightweight tarp (under 5 oz) that I will modify slightly so that it will provide an apron or partial floor for the vestibule and since the Serius 3 footprint fit the Summer Moon 3, I may very well be able to use my Serius 2 footprint with the Summer Moon 2 tent.
mjmiller
19
May 25, 2018
We already have a Summer Moon 3 tent. It has replaced our Serius 3 tent. Yes, it only has one door but that has not been a problem. Its roomy enough that we can get around each other with no difficulty even with a couple of dogs. What is interesting is the vestibule design. Instead of having 2 same sized vestibules, there is one small one and one which is considerably more generous. Its easy to sit inside the tent with your feet outside and remove wet boots and rain gear when its pouring. Vestibule is probably large enough to boil water in for a hot beverage or dinner if its super nasty and you are desperate for something hot. Yes, its not the lightest but it appears to be the lightest around for the price range. Our Serius 2 and Serius 3 tents from Sierra Designs have held up for over 15 years and are used almost every weekend summer or winter. They get popped into panniers when we are biking and kayak hatches as frequently as a backpack. I plan on getting a Summer Moon 2 to replace my Serius 2 for when I go out solo. I like all my gear in my tent and arranged so I can reach whatever I need even in the dark without a light. A 2 person tent is perfect for that even enough room to bring a pooch too. I have done the lightweight single person tent for almost 2 years now and frankly a few extra ounces for my comfort is well worth it. Do have some mixed feelings about the pouch instead of a more conventional stuff sack. Reserving judgement on that until I have had to pack it up wet a couple of times. May go back to a regular compression sack instead.
runxcone
1
May 25, 2018
A four pound two person tent shouldn't be allowed in the Ultralight community. The tent may work for some but it is in no way ultralight.
spiznas
93
May 26, 2018
runxconeSure it's not the lightest tent, but i think it's a bit pedantic to say it shouldn't be allowed.
If it's not light enough for you, just move on.
I'd still categorise this as a lightweight tent suitable for backpacking. Lighter tents are significantly more expensive.
The previous Sierra design tent that just dropped was only 5lbs lighter for the 2 person, but double the price.
If it's not light enough for you, just move on.
I'd still categorise this as a lightweight tent suitable for backpacking. Lighter tents are significantly more expensive.
The previous Sierra design tent that just dropped was only 5lbs lighter for the 2 person, but double the price.
scope
198
Oct 4, 2018
spiznasI agree with both of you. Thing is, I'm going to mostly side with runxcone here just because MassDrop isn't listing this in the Outdoors category, but only the Ultralight category. The idea that this is an ultralight product only is ridiculous. This is also me being crazy because I'm doing the same thing over again - complaining about MD's use of the Ultralight category - and expecting a result, I guess, as otherwise I wouldn't be posting.
Now, a 4lb tent in general is not UL. But given the size of this tent, its pretty darn light for two people who want to share the load. If I was hiking with a buddy and not my wife, yeah, this is the 4lb tent I would get. Its not UL in a classic sense, but it certainly could be used by 3 hikers who wanted to save on shelter weight. I keep thinking, though, why MD doesn't put this stuff in both categories? There's got to be folks looking in the Outdoors category only who might've missed this product and would've bought it. It certainly looks like a good, lightweight and affordable option for couples with enough room for gear.
Now, a 4lb tent in general is not UL. But given the size of this tent, its pretty darn light for two people who want to share the load. If I was hiking with a buddy and not my wife, yeah, this is the 4lb tent I would get. Its not UL in a classic sense, but it certainly could be used by 3 hikers who wanted to save on shelter weight. I keep thinking, though, why MD doesn't put this stuff in both categories? There's got to be folks looking in the Outdoors category only who might've missed this product and would've bought it. It certainly looks like a good, lightweight and affordable option for couples with enough room for gear.
Cbslc
69
May 25, 2018
I really want to like this tent. But, the one door appears to be at the sleepers side. This means crawling over each other to get in/out - right? Other 1 door tents have the door at the sleepers head which seems like a nicer placement.
mjmiller
19
May 25, 2018
CbslcIf you are 6' or under, you can sleep with the door located at the center person's foot and outside sleepers heads or feet. Its roomy enough that there will be space between everyone's bags to slither in and out without disturbing others. Inside space is a bit more usable than in many dome tents. If its just two people using the tent, its really not an issue.
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