Sierra Designs Summer Moon II Promo

After reading some of your reviews I decided on this instead of a new Orion or Cosmos (thought about a used Polaris also) -- price and weight deciding factors -- and ordered direct from Sierra Designs in Eureka, Calif., in May '98.

Design is 3 poles, side-entry with door that opens to the side (no dirt tracked in) and roomy vestibule. Maiden voyage cross-country was the test (Rhode Island to Orcas Islands, May-June) and it couldn't have proved better. After initial seam sealing it was absolutely dry, comfortable, compact, easy to set up/take down, exactly the tent I wished for. Warm enough on a cool night, breathes fine on a warm one. Dries quickly after rain, no leaks at all; rainfly design did not allow any drips/puddles. After a month of travel and lots of setups it's still in great shape.

Probably not the best tent for people over 6 feet tall... I'm 5'7" and had plenty of room. Two people sharing would be fine if you can travel light. Looking forward to an autumn trip!

This is a solid little tent. It has two equal length poles plus a 2-footer for making the roofline taut. It has 32sq ft of space with steep sidewalls. I chose this tent over the Clip Flashlight due to a more voluminous interior and freestanding nature. There is just as much situp room as the Meteor Light. I'm 6ft tall and I almost touch the tent walls when I'm in my sleeping bag (length is 89 inches).

The all-mesh door is offset on the side and the stake-out vestibule can handle boots, stove and backpack easily. There is a mesh window on the opposite side wall running the length of the tent. I can't speak for stormworthiness, but I'm certain, due to its design, it can handle some rough weather and, more than likely, early/late season snow loads as well. This tent is not available via retail. I purchased mine from Northern Mountain Supply, which is running a special on this tent.

I was looking for the lightest, freestanding 2-person tent I could find to replace my SD Flashlight, and the Summer Moon is it. Actual weight of tent, fly, poles, stakes and stuffsack is under 5 lbs.

This was a promo tent and was never listed in the SD catalog. The Summer Moon is no longer made, but it's been replaced by the Cosmos, which is similar design, but slightly larger, but weighs 8 oz more. SD still has a large stock of Summer Moons (as of 4/98) and is selling them direct for $149.

Excellent lightweight backpacking tent for two. Small vestibule but will hold small pack or shoes, etc. Freestanding with quality alum. poles—except vestibule and fly needs stakes. Good wind and rain resistance when fly tied out on all points and tight.

Spent a week in Utah's Unitas and did not get wet. Use a good ground cloth under the tent floor. I bought this after watching one of hiking friend had for about 1 year. His is still going strong. This is a Promotional Tent, and may be hard to find.

I don't know why this tent never got beyond the "promo" stage. It is fantastic! I have used it in Colorado Mtns. above timberline and in the Utah deserts; it has never failed me.

This tent is roomy for two persons and has an adequate vestibule. The tent, with poles, fly and stakes, weighs less than 5 lbs. and it has held up in wind, rain and snow!

It an excellent quality tent and I will wear it out before I ever buy anything else!

I've had this tent for over two years, and it has performed above and beyond the call of duty in all types of climates. The rainfly provides for a nicely sized vestibule and has kept me dry on some very stormy nights.

Although the tent is not designed for use in harsh climates, it has withstood extremely high winds and cold temperatures on several occaisons. Its design is ideal for three-season use; the mesh door and window provide for nice ventilation.

I love this tent! Just got back from a 5 day'r in the Wind Rivers. We saw some pretty nasty weather (rain, wind, hale). Not a drop of water on the inside. Vestibule is big enough to store pack, boots ect... Lots of head room, tall enough to sit up in. All though this tent is designed for 3-season use, I think you could get by in some light to moderate snow conditions.

I have had this tent for 20 years and it's still great.

This tent was top of the line. Now it's a tank but i love it!