Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo 2011 tarp tent

This tent has two versions defined by support pole length.  The instructions for my 2011 tent indicate a 45-47" pole.  Newer years take a 49" pole.  I have used 49" with mine with no adverse results.  No matter the length of the pole, ventilation under calm conditions improves with a little elevation of the side and rear guy loops.

I used this shelter in my 10 night 2012 Wonderland trek, a 2013 High Divide 3 night trek, a two night camp at Gem Lake (above Alpental ski resort and past Snow Lake) and a two night Home Sweet Home camp out.

Video above shows set up process

Pros:

• Quick set-up, six stakes minimum.  It has additional pull-outs, but no lines, on each end of the tent to increase head room for the sleeping camper.
• Single pole
• Generous 26 sq ft of floor space, mostly usable, but not for a second person.  It's still really a one person tent.
• Generous vestibule that fits pack, boots and allows entry/exit.  Even though I'm a fair weather camper, I can see that it would provide enough room to cook in rainy conditions.
• Bug protection
• In conditions where rain falls straight down or from the back side of the tent, the vestibule can stay open for ventilation.  I have used it that way in Fall 2013.
• The zipper works well, but the too-short pull tabs have no zipper pulls.
• flexible set-up for weather.  
• My 5'8.5" frame fit inside lying down with some space beyond my sleeping bag clad feet and head.
• 24 ounce weight.
• I have enough head room to sit under the peak.

Cons:

• The side and rear stake out lines on mine have thin Grosgrain (the "s" is silent) webbing and ladder buckles which hold, but they neglected to sew a fold on the end of the Grosgrain to keep you from pulling it off.
• Fiddly but effective vestibule tie-up (elastic cord "buttonhole" and plastic bullet button)
• The tent allows you to adjust only the front line while in the tent.
• The siliconized nylon canopy stretches after set up, requiring cinch, which you can't do from inside because of the bug netting.  Adding zippers might add 3 ounces.
• The siliconized nylon floor requires some preparation of the floor to reduce slipping around.
• You'll want either a tyvek or poly cro (shrink-to-fit window film) ground cloth as some people hint that the floor isn't completely waterproof.
• You can enter/exit only from the right side of the supporting pole.
• Without the optional side pull loops staked out, you'll have the canopy almost on your face while lying down, especially if you sleep on a lofty air mattress.  That would also tend to worsen condensation.  You'll need a stake and about 6' of line to raise the canopy on whichever end you choose as the head end of the tent. Another stake and 6' of line will keep the canopy off the foot end of your sleeping bag as you sleep.
• Likely a tight fit if you're over 5'11"