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Moment V's SD Lightning XT1

Postby Lizzy » Tue 19 Oct, 2010 8:06 am

Hi,
I currently have an old Macpac Eclipse for solo hiking & its zipper is starting to die + it is 2.5kg so am looking to get a new solo shelter & with the Aussie dollar :D
i am thinking of a TT Moment or Sierra deigns Lightning XT 1
http://www.moontrail.com/sierra-designs ... g-xt-1.php
The lightning is a bit heavier but is a good price + has a bit more vestibule space
The moment is great & lightweight, but by the time I added liner & crossing pole it wouldn't be too much lighter
Anyone had the Lightning & can comment on how it performs.
I am looking at using it 3 season
Don't want to spend the extra on a Hilleberg so beloved by most here...
Any comments appreciated
Cheers
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Re: Moment V's SD Lightning XT1

Postby Franco » Wed 20 Oct, 2010 7:37 am

Warning :Biased comment ...
(since noone else hascommented)

I just finished adding the liner to my Moment and fitted one for a mate of mine.
mine is 1110 g (seam sealed,liner, 6 pegs, two guylines inc) his is 1330g ,same as m ine plus the extra pole. ( I take spare pegs)
So you are correct that the weight is close enogh, but keep in mind that you need to add the weight of another 2 pegs and a guyline for the SD to vent correctly.

The SD has a bigger vestibule, but the wall slopes inward the Moment outward.
The SD is freestanding but the "American" way, that is the inner (tent in the US) stands up by itself , you need another 4 pegs (that I can see ) to hold the fly down.
That also means if it rains during set up or take down the inner gets wet. Not a big deal for some, it is for others.
The Moment was designed to have a fast set up , stands up with two pegs , another two are required for the reccomended pole guylines .
The extra pole is not really needed most of the time , so in that case you can save about 200g.

You may also find some interesting comments here :
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin ... d_id=28811

If the link does not work, it is in the Gear forum (Akto vs Moment) at Backpakinglight.com

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Re: Moment V's SD Lightning XT1

Postby Lizzy » Wed 20 Oct, 2010 12:14 pm

Thanks Franco.... was waiting for your reply :)
will think over it for a few more days- yes the moment is very tempting!
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