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MSR FreeLite 1 vs Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo is the lighter option — 113 g lighter than the MSR FreeLite 1 (17% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR FreeLite 1 Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
Weight 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb 567 g · 0.567 kg · 1.25 lb
Brand MSR Six Moon Designs
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR FreeLite 1
680 g

Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent for fast and light trips.

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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
567 g

Single-pole solo shelter. Classic ultralight choice for thru-hikers.

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MSR FreeLite 1 vs Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo wins — at 567 g it is 113 g (17%) lighter than the MSR FreeLite 1 (680 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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