scouting tent Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout Tent
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scouting tent Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout Tent

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scouting tent Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout Tent40 oz 1134 g Solo Backpacking Tent Hybrid Double Walled Uses Two 45 Poles The Skyscape Scout is the most affordable, lightweight tent on the market, so you can lighten your load on any budget. You can just about go broke investing in ultralight gear. Thats why we designed the Skyscape Scout because everyone deserves to be able to explore the great outdoors in lightweight comfort. Modeled after the popular Skyscape Trekker, the Scout has the same

40 oz – 1134 g Solo Backpacking Tent – Hybrid Double Walled – Uses Two 45” Poles

The Skyscape Scout is the most affordable, lightweight tent on the market, so you can lighten your load on any budget.


You can just about go broke investing in ultralight gear. That’s why we designed the Skyscape Scout because everyone deserves to be able to explore the great outdoors in lightweight comfort. Modeled after the popular Skyscape Trekker, the Scout has the same design with a more cost-effective 190T Polyester fabric.

*To completely repel water, shelters need to have sealer applied to the seams before use.

*We do not offer Seam Sealing Service for our Skyscape Scout and Lunar Duo Outfitter. These shelters are made of 190T Polyurethane coated polyester that requires Gear Aid's Seam Grip Plus FC to seam seal.

Description

New for 2018 the Skyscape Scout now features new longer 3mm cord rear guy outs (not shown in photos) which provide improved interior height at the foot and increased ventilation at the rear.  Also new is the addition of reflective guy outs all around.  

All Skyscape models utilize a dual fixed length 45" or 115 cm pole support structure to create an A-frame like structure. This can be achieved through the use of trekking poles or our collapsible Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Poles (sold separately). While both poles work well with the Scout, the Aluminum poles are lower in price, while our Carbon Fiber poles are half the weight.

The dual pole structure is slightly offset from the center of the tent. The offset yields extra head room when lying down, reducing that claustrophobic feeling. Further, it allows the Skyscape to be extremely rigid when guyed out, creating a structure capable of riding out the worst storms.

The Skyscape employs Hybrid Double Wall construction. Over 80% of the canopy is separated from you by a mesh wall, keeping that wet canopy at bay. The Hybrid Double Wall construction allows the vestibules roll back. On warm summer nights, convert the Skyscape into a net tent, pesky bugs stay outside while you enjoy the views and breezes.

The Skyscape's large side entry door lets you easily enter the tent or retrieve gear . With floor length over 100 inches, the Skyscape accommodates the tallest hikers. You can carry a light tent and still sleep well.

Scout Model

The canopy and floor of the Scout are constructed with 190T Polyester. Since this fabric is used in literally millions of tents, it is very cost effective. Incorporating Polyester fabric into the Scout makes it the most affordable ultralight tent on the market today.

The Scout is perfect for those starting to explore the world of ultralight travel.

 

Features

  • Hybrid Double Wall
  • Vestibules roll back for excellent views and ventilation.
  • Dual Pole structure is extremely stable in wind and snow.
  • Bathtub Floor
  • Stash Pocket
  • Wide ceiling gives plenty of headroom
  • Extended floor for tall hikers
  • Side entry for easy access
  • Easy Setup
  • Packs extremely small
  • Video

    Skyscape Series Overview

    By: Six Moon Designs
    Published: 10/27/2021

    Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Seasons
    Sleeps
    Ships With
    Pack Size
    Weight1
    Stakes
    Colors
    3
    1
    Tent, Stuff Sacks, Guy lines
    15" X 5"
    40 oz - 1134 g
    (sold separately)
    Green

     

    DESIGN

    Type
    Frame2
    Entry
    Coverage
    Vestibule Size
    Tent, hybrid double wall
    Two 45" Poles
    Side Entry
    23 ft2 - 2.2 m2
    16 ft2 - 1.4 m2

    MATERIALS

    Canopy
    Floor
    Netting
    Zipper
    190T Polyester
    190T Polyester
    40D No-See-Um

    #5 YKK

    Gear Reviews

    Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout by Lisa Pulsifer for The Trek

    NOTES:
    1. Weight does not include stakes or pole. 2Support poles sold separately.


    Lost your set-up instructions? Additional instructions can be downloaded here.

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