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Sea to Summit Alto TR2 vs Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent

Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent is the lighter of the two by 64 g (2.3 oz).

Where to buy

Alto TR2

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Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent

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Alto TR2

Sea to Summit

Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent

Six Moon Designs

Weight
47.3 oz
45.0 oz
MSRP
—
$395.00

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent if every ounce counts — 45.0 oz against 47.3 oz.
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Sea to Summit Alto TR2 lighter than the Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent?
Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent is the lighter of the two by 64 g (2.3 oz).

Sea to Summit Alto TR2

Source not recorded.

“The Alto TR2 is semi-freestanding, so the foot end gets staked, and it runs two doors and two vestibules at 1100 g (2 lb 7 oz). Standard 3-season coverage: solid in sustained rain and wind, not intended for winter.”
Full specs and prices for the Alto TR2 →

Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent

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“Spacious. Secure. Ultralight. The Lunar Duo – Explorer redefines what a single wall, ultralight tent can be. With an unsurpassed space-to-weight ratio, it’s no wonder the Lunar Duo - Explorer is affectionately referred to as The Backcountry Palace. The pitch design provides a lot of interior space, and that doesn’t even include the two vestibules.”
Full specs and prices for the Lunar Duo Backpacking Tent →

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