Tent choice: Rainshadow2 vs Lunar Duo vs Light Heart Duo

[cvillars]

I am interesting in purchasing a new backpacking tent. Typically I will have 2 adults in the tent. I have a 96 mile backpacking trip in Scotland on the West Highland Way this summer, and I'm looking to lighten my load.

I've narrowed my choice down to three tents:
- Tarptent Rainshadow 2
- Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo
- Light Heart Duo

Any comments or thoughts on what I should consider and which one I should choose?

Thanks
Curt

[10-K]

The only one I have any experience with is the Lunar Duo and I can't imagine a better 2 person tent with anywhere near as much rooom for the weight.

I imagine no matter which of the 3 you picked you'd be pretty happy.

[bigcranky]

We own a Lunar Duo and we owned an original Rainshadow. They are both amazing shelters for the weight -- excellent interior room, great weather protection. The Rainshadow can sleep 3 adults.

Given my personal preferences, I would get another Lunar Duo. I like having two doors and two vestibules, and I prefer my doors on the long side for views and ventilation. But either of them would be a fine choice.

[jayfreefly]

I've have a Lunar Duo only used 5 nights in perfect condition, that I'll let go for $200.

[skinewmexico]

Great deal.Tempting.

[Franco]

The TT StratoSpire 2 is a bit more expensive but worth having a look...
http://www.tarptent.com/stratospire2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnE40...4&feature=plcp
Franco
franco@tarptent.com

[DeeHiker]

Can anyone recommend a good 3-season tent just for camping? Don't know where to start. Appreciate any feedback.

Deedee/SC

[solobip]

Do not have first hand knowledge with the others, but just received a LH Duo for Christmas and am impressed with the weight/size ratio, It is very large for two and weighes only 2 lbs. Have not used on a trip but have set up for sealing and really loke the LH, and they are still on sale, under $250. US

[solobip]

loke means "like" in post holiday sugar crash.

[bigcranky]

Can anyone recommend a good 3-season tent just for camping? Don't know where to start. Appreciate any feedback.

Do you mean car camping in a state park? Or backpacking? For car camping we use a 6-person dome tent, since the weight doesn't matter at all, and I like being able to stand up. Lots of these available at LL Bean, Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, or your local sporting goods store.

For backpacking it gets more complicated - how many people, where you'll be hiking (and when), what your budget it, etc. If that's what you need, provide more info and you'll get some good suggestions here.

[LIhikers]

I am interesting in purchasing a new backpacking tent. Typically I will have 2 adults in the tent. I have a 96 mile backpacking trip in Scotland on the West Highland Way this summer, and I'm looking to lighten my load.

I've narrowed my choice down to three tents:
- Tarptent Rainshadow 2
- Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo
- Light Heart Duo

Any comments or thoughts on what I should consider and which one I should choose?

Thanks
Curt

My wife and I use a Tarptent Rainshodow II. It's light, roomy, and does a good job protecting us from both weather and bugs. It is pretty large which can make it hard to fit into a camp site with limited space.