Big Sky Revolution 1P or Tarptent Moment DW?

That’s a hard one. I think they’d both work well, but the BSI Revolution probably handles wind a little better. I’ve used the Moment DW and the Revolution 2P at and above tree line in the Sierra and the Revolution felt a bit more stable. I currently use a small mid and I’m mostly happy with it, but I keep looking at a BSI Mirage 1p.

Alex, you may well be correct — I don’t have the other model to test — but the current Moment DW is stronger than the one you have. It now ships with a stiffer 9mm arch pole and dual sets of arch sleeve pullouts (and perimeter hem pullouts – not sure if your model has them). The arch combination makes for a much stronger setup when needed.

Thanks for chiming in, Henry. Good to know. Didn’t you also revise the fly a bit?

I really miss my Moment DW and may get another down the road (or the Rainbow Li). Great memories in that thing. I always felt confident in it, which included a serious fall storm in northern Yosemite.

For what you describe, I think either tent would work well. My Big Sky Revolution 1P has easily handled high winds and rain. I like it so much I got a Mirage 1P too. I think when stakes and guylines are all accounted for, the Revolution 1P will come out a couple ounces heavier.

It will probably come down to personal preference. For me, the large packed size of the Moment due to its struts were a deal-breaker. The Revolution 1P also allows for better views in good weather. If you are okay with the struts, then you get a 2-stake shelter with the Moment that is possibly more wind-worthy and a little more versatile (use it floorless, get a crossing pole for winter). The Moment may also have more interior floor area.

S Long, here’s a thread where John (above) goes into more detail about the BS Revolution.

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/1p-dual-wall-dual-vestibule-freestanding-tent/

I had to buy another Moment DW fly and pole as a windstorm took mine from my backyard picnic table where I had laid it “temporarily”.

So yes, the Gen.2 Moment DW fly is a bit lower, has 4 fly hem stake loops and the stouter main hoop pole and two pole tie-down guy points so it is certainly more suited to withstand heavy winds. I use my Moment DW in winter with a shortened Crossing Pole (an optional pole) run under the fly for more support. In this mode the Moment DW is very strong.

Well, I’ve been contemplating a Big Sky Revolution 1P for at least a year myself. I finally ordered one. Should be here in a couple days. I ordered the solid inner as this tent will be used primarily in the fall/winter.  I don’t do trekking poles so either the TT or BS would work. I just felt the additional head-room and greater free-standing ability of the Revolution made more sense for long tent nights where I plan on using it.