Moondance 1 Tent

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Who said 1 person tents had to be tiny and cramped? The Moondance 1 Tent kicks that idea out of the campsite with 25% more floor space than the average 1 person tent.

Mont Adventure Equipment says: 

The Moondance 1 Tent is a lightweight (under 3.5lbs. ), fully seam-sealed, totally waterproof, 1 person tent that doesn't force you to camp cramped or exposed to the elements. Ideal for any bike-packer, bushwalker or adventure traveller looking for the best, most liveable, 1 person tent on the market.

The Mont Moondance 1 has 25% more internal floor area than the average 1 person tent. A 10.2 inches (26cm) wide 86.6 inches (220cm) long triangular expansion opposite the doorway provides waterproof internal space for your clothes, pack & accessories. Totalling 24.87ft2 (2.31m2) of internal floor space makes the Moondance 1 an incredibly spacious 1 person tent. Steep walls at either end and a wide ridge pole across the roof provide a spacious interior ideal for waiting out poor weather in comfort.

As compact as ever the Moondance 1 Inner, Fly, Pegs & Repair Kit compress to only 5.1x11 inches (13x28cm) in the tent compression sack while the DAC poleset folds to only 42cm long.

The new Moondance 1 Tent has a durable-ultralight 20 denier fly fabric with a 2000mm waterhead. An ultralight 20 denier rip-stop Nylon and No-See-Um Mesh interior. And a market-leading WaterBloc™ 25,000mm+ waterhead PU-laminated, 40 denier Nylon floor.

Mont Tents are sold fully seam-sealed, waterproof and ready for rain straight out of the box. There is no need to seam seal your new Mont tent.

Our Verdict

We're working out what we think about Mont Adventure Equipment's Moondance 1 Tent, we'll add our comments here in due course.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 1 person, 3 season, freestanding
• 100% waterproof tub floor with factory-tape-sealed seams
• 100% waterproof fly with factory-tape-sealed seams
• Symmetrical design allows poles to attach to inner at either end
• Non-directional pole hubs can face either direction for an easier pitch
• Spacious inside with unique 'internal' vestibule in addition to standard Fly vestibule
• 1 internal pocket & carabiner clip on the ceiling
• Roof vent can be accessed internally
• Moondance 1 Footprint also available for greater water and abrasion protection
• Multipitch versatility: pitch an ultra-ultralight shelter using the Fly and Footprint only (Footprint sold separately)
• Includes Repair kit: fabric patches, emergency pole repair sleeve

Specifications

• Flysheet weighs: 390g
• Inner weighs: 584g
• Poles weigh: 333g
• Total weight: 1307g
• Pegs x10 weigh: 11g (each)
• Clips x2 weigh: 2g
• Season Rating 3 Season
• Capacity 1 Person
• Internal floor space: 24.87ft² (2.31m²)
• Inner dimensions: 36.2 inches (92cm) wide at ends, 46.5 inches (118cm) wide at centre, 86.6 inches (220cm) long, 39.4 inches (100cm) tall
• Internal area 24.87ft² (2.31m²)
• Vestibule width 27.6 inches (70cm) wide
• Vestibule area 8.29ft² (0.77m²)
• Tent Sack compessed dimensions 11x5.1 inches (28x13cm)
• Collapsed pole length 16.5 inches (42cm)
• Vestibules 1 + internal vestibule
• Entrances 1

Material & Construction

• Fly material: 20 denier ripstop Nylon, Silicon DWR outside, PU coating inside, 2000mm waterhead
• Inner walls/ceiling material: 20 denier ripstop Nylon lower and No-See-Um mesh upper
• Floor material: WaterBloc™ 25,000mm+ waterhead PU laminated 40 denier Nylon
• Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL 9mm Poleset
• Pegs 10 x Bolt pegs with cord loop (0.3 oz. (9g) each)

Help & advice:

• About Mont Adventure Equipment
• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• What is Hydrostatic Head?
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad - Everything you need to know about tent pegs
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?