Comments on: Reader Response: LightHeart Duo vs. SMD Lunar Duo vs. ZPacks Duplex

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 23:23:15 +0000

What is the best lightweight 3 season tent if you expect to encounter a lot of wind? I am referring to in areas where 60-80 mph winds are not uncommon such as above tree line areas of the Rockies and North Cascades. I understand that winds like that are pretty common in the White Mountains too. I am looking to a 3 season tent and not a 4 season design that can withstand heavy snow loads.

By: Marty Sarabi Parker

Marty Sarabi Parker — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 02:36:53 +0000

I appreciate the question's from Sean (as I had the same comparison questions). I am thru hiking the AT in 2017 and currently own the MSR Hubba Hubba Nx 2 person tent. I love my MSR tent but when weight counts... I will be purchasing the Zpacks duplex tent for my thru hike.

Thanks for reviewing the gear we all look at Dave.

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:49:39 +0000

In reply to D Mintz.

Thanks for the excellent comment! That type of feedback is always helpful. Have a good one,

Dave

By: D Mintz

D Mintz — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 23:44:02 +0000

I went with a LHG DUO and have no complaints. It's light but not the lightest and it's a Sil - nylon which has its down side as mentioned but it suits my needs and budget and amount of use. It performed perfectly in very windy conditions on a trip back in December as I camped on top of big frog mountain in SE tennessee.

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 04:20:38 +0000

In reply to Aaron l..

Both are very well made and will hold up well over the long haul if treated with care. I think that's a personal call, because they're both great choices. I'd go with the SMD if I were you, but that's just my opinion. The sale doesn't hurt either!

By: Aaron l.

Aaron l. — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:29:04 +0000

Great write up Dave, per usual, I too am on the fence between the solo versions of these two tents. Smd is having a sale right now that almost makes the lunar a hundred dollars cheaper, but I really like the design of the LH, is either more well made than the other, which do you think would be more durable over the long haul?