![]() ![]() I’m very happy with the Lunar Solo, but if I change my mind then I can switch back to the Nemo in May. But at this point it’s comparing an apple to a two person orange, and not a deal breaker for me. The Hornet has the pocket in the headspace that you can put a headlamp or phone to light up the whole tent evenly, pockets on either side to quickly stow some gear, and the mesh Nemo uses makes it difficult to look into the tent but is very easily to see out of. Unlike the Hornet, the Solo only has one pocket, and just a chord with a clip to hang a headlamp also, only one vestibule compared to the two on the Hornet. ![]() My only real complaint is that it is minimal on features. It’s pretty simple to set up, weighs very little, and has way more headspace than I thought it would. When I was camped next to water and got rained on, condensation was minimal (relative to trekking pole tents anyway). The day I camped on a bald, it held firm against extremely strong winds all night long. The Lunar Solo checked all those boxes, and I was extremely pleased with it. I figured if we were going to get another tent, I’d want to try a trekking pole tent, not something that’s going to break the bank, and be able to get it in time to try it out on the Art Loeb Trail. The Hornet is a bit snug for the two of us plus our gear. I picked up the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo because I was in the market for another backpacking tent so that my partner and I could go on trips together. I spent three straight days getting utterly dumped on with rain on the Foothills Trail in December, and I was able to set up my Hornet (granted, creatively) and keep the inside completely dry beyond whatever moisture was dripping off my carcass. It has never failed me in terms of ventilation, condensation control, waterproofness, ease of set up, weight, or really anything at all. Like I mentioned above, I have a Nemo Hornet 2P. Tent- Nemo Hornet 2P OR Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Update: I snagged an insulated Tensor recently, and I’ve made up my mind on taking that instead of my XLite. It’s way less noisy, doesn’t weigh too much more than the XLite, is very comfortable for a side sleeper, and the pump sack is way better designed. So I did just that on my recent hike of the Art Loeb Trail, and I am a big fan. I have a Nemo Hornet (more to follow) and love it, so I figured why not give the Tensor a try because Nemo just makes awesome products. But it is extremely lightweight, the crinkly noise doesn’t bother me really at all, and I already own one. To put things in perspective, I got better sleep almost every time I used the crappy sleep pads the Army issued (which I recently found out are also made by Thermarest) than I did with my XLite. ![]() The Neoair has been my pad for a few trips now, however I never could get good enough sleep with it. So here we come to the first conflict in my kit. Pad- Thermarest Neoair XLite OR Nemo Tensor According to my scale, mine weighs in at 1.96 pounds, which includes the Zpacks dry bag I keep it in to compliment the pack liner I already have for more waterproofness. UGQ was super accommodating with how I wanted my quilt customized, and their customer service was excellent. I am a huge fan of the draft collar, and in my opinion it is a must for peak warmth. It’s a 20 degree bag, has a draft collar, is Maryland flag print, has other fancy add ons, and has kept me way too warm on every trip I’ve taken it on. Just like the G4-20, I’ve owned a UGQ Bandit XL for a few years now. It’s a great pack and didn’t cost an arm and a leg pre-inflation. I added the bigger GG shoulder pocket for my phone, sunglasses, whatever else I feel like carrying in there. The pack has been my main bag for a few years now, and that’s not changing anytime soon. I also enjoy that you can remove the side cinch straps or the top strap depending on how you want to secure your gear. The removable sit pad that doubles as a frame is super clutch, the hip belt pockets are large and comfortable, and the mesh pocket is huge. It carries incredibly comfortably, holds way more than it seems like it should, and weighs very little. I’ve had this pack for a few years now, and I cannot say enough good things about it. (Not Pictured: Large Shoulder Pouch from GG and the pack liner) ![]()
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