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.