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>>2869629
The size and weight of the X-Mid 2 is so small you might as well get the 2-person. The 1p feel more claustrophobic than most 1p tents, and the 2p has more space compared to other 2p tents. Source: I own the 1 and upgrade to the 2.
Heard Lunar got condensation issues but I guess it could depend on the regional climate.
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>>2869676
I second getting a 2 person tent, but I advise you buy a $60 tent from Amazon. All tents will break eventually through use no matter how much you spend on them. More expensive tents offer nothing meaningful in terms of features other than lighter weight potentially. Unless you really need the weight savings just buy a cheap tent.
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The Lunar Solo is a single walled shelter. If you hike anywhere with moderate or higher humidity (basically anything east of the continental divide), you’re going to have condensation issues. I’m pretty sure the Corq is as well.
Both the Lunar Solo and the Cirq are single pole shelters with the same ubiquitous design. Both f you’re taller than 6’, you’ll be a little cramped.
The X-mid is more spacious (5” wider) and has steeper walls, so there’s more usable interior space. The vestibules are larger as well. And it’s a double-walled shelter.
>>2869676
>The 1p feel more claustrophobic than most 1p tents
It’s more spacious than comprable non-freestanding tents. The floor space is larger than most 1p tents, and the offset two pole design giver more usable floor and more headspace than anything using a single pole or two poles inline.
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>>2869629
Don't be enticed by the price of the Lunar Solo. I own one.
- you have to seam seal it yourself
- single walled construction
- does not come with poles and stakes
- I am 5'10" and it brushes the soles of my feet and the top of my head
- ventilation problems, it collects a lot of condensation. Those vents on the bottom don't work very well
- vestibule doesn't fit a full 60L pack
I talked to a lot of people on here about it and realized that this is what's known as the "West Coast Effect."
I think in perfect dry 70 degree California weather, this tent could work. Here on the East Coast, it didn't serve me. It wasn't worth it, even with the discount. It was really wet sleeping in it, especially with my head brushing the inner wall.
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>>2869913
I too have a lunar solo. I have had it for 9 years and it's a great tent
-It came with a carbon fiber pole which I still have. Comes with optional heavy duty bucket floor that two dogs have failed to peirce.
-It wasn't hard to seam seal and you will have to learn or buy a new tent every 5 years anyways.
-I am also 5'10" and only had problems with head or feet touching if 1) didn't wait for the fabric to relax then tighten it up and 2) didn't use the tie out points to make more room. That said, I wouldn't buy it if you are taller than 5'10".
-It comfortably sleeps a man and 100lb dog if you keep your pack in the vestibule.
-I always keep my 80L pack and shoes in the vestibule
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>>2869913
>condensation
These users aren't setting the tent up correctly. The entire outside of the tent should be above the ground. The vestibule / front of the tent will be several inches above the ground. The top of the tent is open. There is so much ventilation it is impossible to get condensation. The only times I have had condensation issues was using it in cold weather and pulling the tent walls down to the ground to reduce airflow and preserve heat. I would not recommend this tent as a cold weather tent but it doesn't have condensation issues.
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>>2870039
California fag detected. What you don’t understand is that many of us experienced this issue, then saw that hundreds of other people have as well.
>it’s so ventilated you can’t have condensation issue
Nigger I’ve had condensation problems sleeping in a fucking hammock.
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>>2870088
>California fag detected
I took the lunar solo down both the AT and CDT, also the NPT, Cohos Trail, Frontier Trail, North Country Senic Trail, Bruce Trail, Ganaraska and LaCloche Trails just to name a few. Guess where I'm located.
If you have condensation issues it's user error or it's just before a rain in the summer heat in which case it doesn't matter what you have.
The person above is setting his tent up wrong, you can tell they have the tent walls pulled down to the floor restricting airflow, that's why they have no room and the vestibule is small. That's why they have condensation.
If you set up your tent in a bad location eg pocket without airflow that's user error too.
Comparing a closed hammock to an open tent is apples and oranges. There will always be some condensation with any tent - see morning dew - but it's not an issue, it will be gone by the time you pack your tent in the morning if you set up somewhere with sun.
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>>2870088
>many of us experienced this issue, then saw that hundreds of other people have as well.
Hundreds of people just might be idiots and not know how to select a site or set up their tent correctly and then blame the equipment.
Even if you don't have experience with the tent like I do logic can tell you that the above is much more likely than a tent that has an average of 3 or 4 inches of open space around the entire perimiter. Is trapping water vapour from your breath, etc and allowing it to condensate. The lunar solo is one of the best ventillated tents out there. So well ventillated that it's a problem keeping them warm.