SIX MOON DESIGNS Gatewood Cape | A UL backpacking masterpiece combining rain gear and a shelter
Wear it as a rain poncho, pitch it as a shelter. An innovative piece that symbolizes UL hiking.
SIX MOON DESIGNS' "Gatewood Cape" is an ultralight floorless shelter that combines the functions of rainwear and a shelter into one.
Weighing only 300g, it can cover your body and backpack as a rain poncho on rainy days and be used as a 1-person shelter at night. It has been continuously supported by UL hikers and thru-hikers who want to reduce their luggage while ensuring comfort for many years.
With the openness unique to a floorless design and ample living space, it is ideal for thru-hiking, fastpacking, bike tours, and bikepacking. When combined with a separately sold mesh inner tent, it can also be used as a double-wall tent.
It is a masterpiece shelter that represents SIX MOON DESIGNS, embodying the UL philosophy of giving multiple roles to one piece of equipment.
Features
- Innovative design that doubles as a rain poncho and a shelter
- Ultra-lightweight design weighing only 300g
- Small packed size for excellent portability
- High sense of openness due to floorless structure
- Ample living space for one person
- UL design that combines rain gear, cold weather gear, and a shelter
- Ideal for thru-hiking and fastpacking
- Also compatible with bikepacking and bike tours
- Can be converted to a double wall with an optional mesh inner tent
- High reliability with YKK zippers
SPEC
- Size (packed): 25cm × 15cm × 7cm
- Weight: Approx. 300g
- Capacity: 1 person
- Coverage area: 3.2㎡
- Canopy material: 20D silicone-coated polyester
- Zipper: YKK No.3
- Set contents: Tarp, guy lines
- Colors: Green, Gray
- Setup: 6 pegs, 1 pole (sold separately)
This item clearly shows why it has been loved in the UL gear world for so long.
The idea of combining rainwear and a shelter is simple, but its benefits are significant, providing a major advantage for hikers and bike packers who want to reduce their gear.
The shelter also has ample space and the openness unique to a floorless design is appealing. It is especially recommended for those who want to reduce luggage without compromising comfort.
This masterpiece is a true representative of lightweight equipment that will be useful not only for UL hiking but also for bike tours and long-distance touring.
