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Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker vs Tarptent Notch Li

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

Tarptent Notch Li is the lighter option — 237 g lighter than the Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker Tarptent Notch Li
Weight 790 g · 0.790 kg · 1.74 lb 553 g · 0.553 kg · 1.22 lb
Brand Six Moon Designs Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
790 g

Ultralight solo hybrid double-wall trekking-pole tent with two side entrances and vestibules, ideal for taller hikers.

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Tarptent Notch Li
553 g

Single-person shelter weighing just 553g. Uses trekking poles for setup. Silnylon canopy, mesh inner. Excellent weather protection for thru-hikers.

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Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker vs Tarptent Notch Li: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Tarptent Notch Li wins — at 553 g it is 237 g (30%) lighter than the Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker (790 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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