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Eureka!
Moonshadow Solo Tent
Light and durable shelter for one
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Outdoor Adventure Canada
My
first backpacking trip of the season is always quite rugged. I
traverse rocks that range in size from a dinner plate to a car,
past pounding surf to an interior campsite at the top of the Niagara
Escarpment. In the past I have done this with my overweight backpack
and two-person tent. This year I had the opportunity to test the
Eureka Moonshadow Solo as my shelter for this trip. With the terrain
I had to cover, I looked forward to reducing my pack weight. The
Moonshadow only weighs 1.59 kg (3 lb 8 oz) which means a savings
of 6 pounds in my backpack.
 The
Moonshadow Solo's overall dimensions are 81 cm x 81 cm x 2.4 m
(2' 8" x 2' 8" x 8'). With only two poles it is not
free standing so the fly has the job of keeping the tent up in
addition to keeping the rain out. Without the fly the overall
shape of the tent is a bit like the top of a covered wagon but
on a smaller scale. The no-see-um mesh keeps out bugs and reduces
condensation. The white ceiling makes for better visibility inside.
The vestibule is small
but has enough room for my hiking boots and some other gear. The
inside of the tent is just large enough to accommodate my sleeping
gear, camera gear and my extra clothes. The reduced height means
that there isn't room for a gear loft but the side pocket on the
inner tent wall has enough space for my multi-tool and flashlight.
I would not recommend using a candle lantern in this tent because
of the small space.
The Moonshadow Solo
is the perfect tent for kayakers, canoeists and backpackers who
want a durable shelter but want to lighten their packs. Setup
is easy and it offers more comfort than the standard Bivy.
For more information, please go to: www.eurekatentscanada.com.
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