Looks like Ron has decided to merge the standard solomid and solomid XL into one shelter offering.
http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=47&products_id=213
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This is probably a smart for MLD from a production standpoint. It seems to be in between the old Solomid and Solomid XL but I wonder how it actually compares between the two.
It is a bit shorter than the XL but has a taller height? More usable space?
Kind of surprised to see this actually. Obviously Ron has his reasons, but I thought it was nice to have the two separate options. Now it almost makes more sense to just get a duomid since it's only 1.5 more ounces than the new solomid (cuben).
True. Except the Duo requires more pegs and is wider which may be an issue in some spots. Interesting.
Ron’s post on Facebook on it.
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I just bought a solomid XL and I'm so glad that I did. I finally got the shelter I wanted for years. I was shocked to see it go. I have no use for taller. I love the solomid XL because it keeps the footbox of my sleeping bag from touching the wall the shelter. Maybe Ron wanted steeper walls to shed snow but I'd rather have an solomid be 110 inches long, the XL was dam near perfect.
even if it was only for a short period.”
Ditto
Re: new SoloMid vs DuoMid, I've been pitching the DuoMid as a solo shelter for years. The amount of extra space you get makes the difference in weight well spent.
I emailed Ron, there was an error on the page and he updated the Solomid 2016 to 109 inches long not 102 inches long 109" Long 44" Wide 50" Tall – Varies with pitch height.
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