Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape

Six moon designs Gatewood cape

.  With a new lighter canopy material we have cut the weight by  .  The pack volume has also been reduced by   

Since its introduction in 2006, the  has been carried over 100’s of thousands of trail miles. It’s been used to provide shelter from everything including high mountain snow-choked ridges to lush forest trails. It’s the  that provides complete protection.

The  unique  provides full coverage either when worn as a cape or used as a shelter. Unlike ponchos, capes don’t have long slits along the sides. While the poncho may allow for more ventilation, it does little to keep out windblown rain. Dual zipper pulls on the front of the  allow you to regulate ventilation while still providing full protection. Plus, the open skirted design allows fresh air to enter the bottom.

As a shelter, the  provides significantly enhanced protection when compared to your typical poncho/tarp. Its sturdy pyramid design easily sheds rain or snow and wind simply flows around it. Any sudden change in wind direction in the middle of the night won’t leave you scrambling to re-orient your shelter or force you deeper into your bivy. Unlike a traditional tarp, the  is shaped to eliminate all exposed sides — leaving you safe and secure.

With 35 square feet of coverage under the shelter’s canopy, you’ve got plenty of room for you and your gear. Depending upon conditions, you can even adjust the vestibule to different heights to increase ventilation. A long zipper on the vestibule makes opening and closing the shelter a snap.

For the adventuresome day hiker, the  makes the perfect addition to your 10 essentials survival kit. It packs down incredibly small and provides peace of mind knowing you’ve got excellent protection close at hand.

For added bug protection, the  mates with the . Together they keep both the rain and bugs at bay. Providing you with secure and comfortable space.

After spending several years coming up with the design. The  became my primary shelter for years. My good friend  has racked up over 10,000 miles with his   and .

Ron

• •  connect the harness to cape for easy installation and removal.
  •  protection when set up as a shelter or worn as rain gear.
  •  makes entering and exiting the shelter a snap.
  •  allows you increase ventilation while maintaining adequate rain protection.
  •  for shortening the long sides when worn as a cape.
  •  allows the canopy to be set to different heights depending upon conditions.
  •  with zipper closure to keep stuff contained. Pocket also doubles as the stuff sack.
  •  significantly improves the ability of the shelter to handle wind and snow loads.
  •  is made from high strength Silicone Nylon.
  •  requires only six stakes.

Seasons  Sleeps  Ships With  Pack Size  Weight 1  Stakes 2  Colors  Usage

3  1  Tent, Stuff Sack, Guylines  10″ X 8″ X 1.5″  310 g    6  Gray, Forest Green  Rain Poncho  Ultralight Backpacking  Emergency Bivouac

NOTES:

• Weight does not include stakes or pole.
• Stakes not included.