Luna 2 verses the Pyra

[hntnnut]

Which would you choose and why. What are the pros and cons of each? The Pyra runs 23 oz. and the Luna 2 runs 21 oz.. The Pyra appears to have more floor space but is shorter in height overall but better I the wind I assume. The Luna is less floor space but taller walls that would equate to more useable space but I think more susceptible to the wind?


Richard

 

[bergnp]

I have no experience with either. From what I've read and from asking around, I went with mountain laurel designs pyramid tents. Last week, I ordered a supermid and duomid. You might wanna check those out too. Just food for thought.

 

[Rucker61]

Which would you choose and why. What are the pros and cons of each? The Pyra runs 23 oz. and the Luna 2 runs 21 oz.. The Pyra appears to have more floor space but is shorter in height overall but better I the wind I assume. The Luna is less floor space but taller walls that would equate to more useable space but I think more susceptible to the wind?


Richard

Hard to say. I've found that I really prefer more floor space and headroom, so I went with the Luna 5. I use it even for solo trips, and the weight penalty is worth it.

 

[whitingja]

I'm looking for a lightweight option as well. Why do you guys choose the Luna or Duomid over something like a free standing lightweight tent? I was looking at the Tarptent Rainbow, which is right at 2 lbs, and seems very stable and doesn't need trekking poles. Is the Duomid or solomid stronger? A little more room I imagine. Also, by the time you add the trekking poles and bivy into the equation, it weighs more. Thanks.

 

[hntnnut]

For me I'm looking to cut a lot of weight from my current tent which is a Sierra Designs Lightning at about 4 pounds. I already use trekking poles religiously so a tent that uses them would be a plus I believe. Also I don't plan using a bivy just a ground cloth I think I could keep it south of 30 ounces including stakes, and under 1.5 pounds if I were to go with Cuban. I've looked at the other tents mentioned and cant see where the extra cash would really be getting me much more.

Richard

 

[whitingja]

The Cubans look nice but dang they are expensive

 

[hntnnut]

The Cubans look nice but dang they are expensive

Ya I know been trying to convince myself that it would be worth it.

 

[luke moffat]

Like shaving weight off rifles....its likely $$$ ahead to spend $$$ elsewhere before buying cuben for shaving weight off rifles (if you already have a lightweight rifle)