Terra Nova Equipment Superlite Voyager

[big and tall]

NEMO Moto 1P

Like most tall campers, our 6’7” tester often sleeps with his feet scrunched against mesh—but he discovered rare comfort in the 109-inch-long Moto. “I could extend my arms behind my head and still not touch either end,” he rejoices. Add XXL dimensions in every other direction—46 inches wide at the head and 27 at the foot, and a 37-inch peak height—and there’s enough space to sprawl comfortably and still store gear inside. And now the really good news: You get all that extra space without extra weight.

That’s a result of several design choices: 1) a tradeoff—in extra-long mode, there’s no vestibule; 2) a weight-saving air beam (in lieu of a pole) provides the main structure; 3) it’s a single-wall; and 4) it’s not freestanding.

Testers deemed the latter three nonissues: Inflating the air beam takes just 30 seconds using the integrated foot pump, condensation never built up, and four stakes achieve a taut pitch—in the Rockies, the Moto prevailed in hammering 35-mph winds. And the former? If you want a vestibule, just roll the floor back to create a 10.5-square-foot one. Bummer: Opening the door during rain allows some drips inside. $330; 2 lbs. 14 oz.
The lightest 3 pole semi geodesic tent in the world! The classic geodesic design remains, but the weight has been stripped away by using pole clips on the inner and lighter materials.

This Superlite version saves weight over its classic brother, without reducing internal or porch space. Ventilation is improved by using clips instead of pole sleeves and introducing a large mesh panel to the inner door.

Destined to become a firm favourite with anyone who is likely to come across unstable ground, especially sandy or loose soils.