Moment DW

I have used the Durston original Xmid 1 on two long AT section hikes (112 miles and 250 miles). It’s an incredible tent for the value and weight (only $200 when I bought mine), especially for being double walled. Just prior to those hikes I completed two thru hikes using a Tarptent Moment DW and loved this tent. It’s my favorite tent of all time and have owned 2 versions over the last 10 years. I would highly recommend looking at Tarptent as they have several tents in non DCF that might be more budget friendly but still offer a great low weight and space ratio. I have a love/hate relationship with trekking pole tents. I love that they generally reduce the weight of a tent but I hate the fiddle factor, amount of stakes for a good pitch, and area of ground needed for most trekking pole tents. I have used trekking pole tents from Zpacks, Lightheart Gear, Six Moon Designs, and Tarptent as well. In my opinion, the Durston sets up the quickest and has the least amount of fiddle factor. My Moment DW set up with 2 stakes in a minute and had a more narrow profile that allowed me to sneak into some areas my Durston wouldn’t have worked in. I also like the ability to change the floor size and the variety of ventilation options the tent provided at only a penalty of 6 ounces more than the Durston. I believe the newer version of the Durston is even lighter. Edit: you don’t need the solid inner of the Durston unless you’re starting in January.

We have, and like, 2 1P tents: * TarpTent Moment DW, non-freestanding, single hoop/tunnel design, quite stormworthy (with "solid interior"), very fast pitch, 2 doors + 2 small vestibules. As I type this, my wife is currently using it on a solo backpacking trip. Optional 2nd (arch) pole for snow loads. Take paracord loops for anchors when camping on slabs. * MLD DuoMid (silpoly), floorless 'mid shelter. As with all 'mid shelters, stormworthiness depends on the pitch. I endorse having both a stormworthy 2-wall tent and a floorless single-wall 'mid for mountain trips. Several of my mountaineering buds use Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 for their 1-person tent, and a few others have tiny single-wall freestanding ledge tents, e.g., Black Diamond Firstlight, which are too cramped for me. Another bud has TarpTent Notch 1 (trekking pole tent) which is similar to Moment DW, a bit light but not quite as stormworthy and considerably longer pitch time. IMO, the extra weight of the Moment DW is worth the extra protection for high mountains.

Henry Shires Tarptent Moment DW. I love it.  Can order the inner all mesh sides, or half solid/half mesh.   You can pitch fly only and it's a nice big shelter for 2.  Clip the inner in, cozy, bug proof tent for 1.  Uses one arch pole. 2 stakes min, 6 for optimal guy out. Uses an optional 2nd arch pole for wind stability, freestanding pitch, and snow load.

I’ve used the tarptent ‘moment’ single-layer for years now- just make sure you get the moisture-catcher for the condensation. Barely a pound and lots of room.

I use the tarptent moment. Its the fastest tent to set up I've ever owned. Light and versatile.

*\*Image of my Alpha Breeze at the AAC Gunks Campground* Hey all, looking for some tent recommendations for a pretty specific setup. I spend a decent amount of time climbing up at the Gunks and usually camp nearby. When I’m solo, I’ve typically just used a small 1P Tarptent since it’s what I already have for backpacking. It works, but it’s not the most comfortable for hanging out at camp. On the other end, I’ve got a Snow Peak Alpha Breeze that I use for family trips. It’s great, but kind of a pain to set up solo. Also, there are times I end up sharing a 12x12 tent pad with other climbers, and the footprint on this is too big to allow that. It's nice to have this tent there, but I would like to simplify. Between the Tarptent and Alpha Breeze I’ve been using an old Marmot Limelight 3 that my dad gave me, which has been a nice middle ground, but it’s starting to show its age. I'm open to getting another Marmot Limelight, but wanted to open myself to other options first. So I’m trying to find something in between: * Freestanding * Quick and easy to set up solo * Compact footprint that works on a shared pad * Not ultralight, but not bulky either * Good ventilation and solid in storms * Bonus if it fits an Exped LuxeMat Duo, but not a must, I have other pads Basically something comfortable for a couple nights at a basecamp without turning setup into a whole production. Any ideas would be appreciated!

This is awesome, really appreciate you taking the time to set it up and share all the pics and details. Super helpful. That actually confirms what I was thinking. If your mat has that much extra space, I could probably size down and still make my pad work without any issues. Trying to stay a bit more space conscious, and a 4p might be more than I need for this setup. How was it getting everything tensioned out? I zoomed in and saw the cord system you mentioned. My current Marmot has something similar and it’s held up surprisingly well, so I’m curious if this feels comparable or a little more questionable. Overall though, this looks like a really clean setup.