In summary, the Moa is truly ultralight, is put up and taken down ‘quick as’ and is spacious and storm-worthy. Sweet as! The Moa is a true double-wall shelter with an internal mesh enclosure, providing a fully enclosed internal sleeping ‘tub’ (i.e., raised sides of solid material to keep water out). The mesh of the enclosure is very fine, so will keep out sandies and mosquitoes. As well, there are dual-entry vestibules on either side of the shelter so there is ample room for

Author: Cody Howell, Co-Founder of Kiwi Ultralight Originally published in Wilderness Magazine February 2024 Debra thru-hiking the...

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