For those comparing the Tarptent 1 person shelters......

When you've been around in the UL world as long as I have and you either have or have had or tried or made as many shelters as I have, then anything new had better have a good reason for what it does. We're all searching for the Shangri-La of shelters. :-)

Looks like another great TT design.

Franco wrote, "Anyway , what's up with not using trekking poles ? Do you have an allergy or something?"

I don't need them. I know this sounds crazy, but I only need my two feet to walk. Besides, I like having my hands free while walking so I can easily pick my nose, scratch myself, and flip off children on the trail.

@Bob Bankhead

Those diagrams are awesome! Thanks!

You're welcome. That's a composite I made using copies of what's on Henry's website under "Specs" and "Show Dimensions" for each item. Thought some might find it helpful and avoid a few unnecessary questions.

Thanks Bob
The yellow mat in those drawings is the standard 20"x72" L type.

Alex
well , you are weird.
"Besides, I like having my hands free while walking so I can easily pick my nose, scratch myself, and flip off children on the trail.'
If you learned to use poles correctly, you would have your hand through the straps therefore would be able to still pick your nose and scratch yourself whilst walking with them .
If you really have problems visualising this, I'll do a You Tube clip for you.
As for flipping children , I find that the shoulder bump is more effective and least expected.
It all boils down to using the proper technique.
And don't come back to me in a few years complaining about bad knees, I have no sympathy for that whatsoever.

Franco

Edited by Franco on 11/24/2011 20:52:38 MST.

So, Franco, if you had to choose between the Notch and the SS1 which would you pick?

Not sure if I prefer the weight and stored size of the Notch or the extra room inside the StratoSpire 1, probably the former...
Franco

Depends on how many dogs/cats you want to put inside! The SS1 has more square feet.

OK, so I've been strongly considering buying the Moment for awhile, but now the Notch is out and I can't decide!

Since I've never been in either, I'm hoping someone can help me out with these questions.
1) Which is easier to set up?
2) Which has less condensation problems (factoring in that I'd use a liner for the Moment)?

It seems like the Notch would be superior in terms of condensation, but how much better is it? Just kind of better or way way better? I live in the PNW and want to worry about condensation as little as possible. Is the Notch leaps and bounds above the Moment + liner in this regard?

Andrew, since I've never seen either one I'm in the dark as much as you are, but since the Notch has 2 doors I'd think the Notch works much better in terms of condensation management. Plus you can set it up with inner only, too, when things get really warm.

If you already use poles go with the Notch. If you like the idea of two doors go with the Notch. If you want it up with two stakes get the Moment.

How the storm flaps are fixed when closed, is there a zipper? I can not tell it from the pictures.

Are the optional poles similar to arch poles in other tents, or are they made of stronger tubes?

As for wind stability, is Notch comparable to StratoSpire 1, or is it weaker? How would they both compare to, say, Scarp 2 without cross-poles? I mean, with my Scarp 2 I usually leave the cross-poles at home and take the basic 6 stakes plus 2 stakes and guys for the arch, just in case of a less protected camp site. Will some of these 1-person tents provide similar stability?

Decided this design was just too cool and placed my order. Looking forward to getting it!

I hemmed and hawed for the last few months over a new tent and had finally decided to order a Moment when this came out.

I'm glad I took as long to decide as I did because this is the perfect shelter for me.

Hopefully I'll get one of the December batch!

Henry,

What's the chance of producing a scout edition of the Notch or Moment made with polyester to bring the cost down like SMD did with their new Trekker/Scout tent? For scouts the Moment would be better since few of them have or use trekking poles. What would be best is a Moment that is completely double-wall like the Notch, even if the inner isn't removable.

I doubt the price difference would be that great unless it's made overseas like the Trekker.

I just got a notification that a package has been scanned for shipment from TarpTent! Can't wait to get it!

Henry...when are you going to post a setup video? I am very curious to see that.

"when are you going to post a setup video?"
it's up now

Notch video

Franco