The "Moa 1" Ultralight Tent by Kiwi Ultralight
The most livable and practical ultralight tent, launching via Kickstarter September '23!
It’s big as, and it’s made in New Zealand - so we call it the “Moa”.
This ultralight, ultra-spacious 1-person tramping tent has more living space than any other tent in its class, and still only weighs 765g! What we’ve achieved through our testing and prototyping phase is a comfortable and practical ultralight tent at a competitive price. The result is a BIG double-wall tent made from cutting-edge materials, including a fly made from the new Challenge Sailcloth UltraTNT laminate (read more about it in our previous newsletter here).
The tent is filled with meaningful features, well-thought-out vertical space, and top-of-class storage space. It’s also versatile enough to be used as a solo tent, just a tarp, or bug net alone so you can sleep under the stars.
Let’s run through the full specs, then talk features and release plan.
Note: the Moa 1 and 2 will release together via Kickstarter in September, details below. Information regarding the Moa 2 will follow in the next newsletter.
General Specs
765g including guylines/tie-outs and stuff sack
Fly: 400g, Inner: 365g
6 stakes required, 2 additional tie-out stakes optional. 8 supplied stakes: 97g
Fully bonded construction
UltraTNT Fly: Does not rip, does not absorb water, and will never sag or stretch out of shape
Reinforced attachment points using ULTRA100-PSA
3-4 seasons
Trekking pole-supported, fly-first pitch
True double wall design keeps the condensation out of your sleeping space
Dimensions
Interior Height: 1.1m/43.3in
Floor Width:
Head: 1.0m/39.4in
Foot: Tapered to 0.5m/19.7in
Floor Length: 2.4m/94.5in
Internal Floor Area: 2.0m2/21.5sqft
Vestibule Area: 2x 0.85m2/9.15sqft
Area Under the Fly: 4.0m2/43.0sqft
Packed size: 30cm/12in long x 17cm/6.7in diameter
Features
Fly-first pitch allows you to stay dry while setting up or packing down in the rain. It also allows you to use just the tarp, just the bug mesh, or both together easily with no extra gear needed
Pitch height is adjustable to increase coverage during heavy rain or improve ventilation on hot days
2 interior pockets, 2 interior hanging loops
Double doors and double vestibules for fully optional ventilation and access. Toggles for all doors make access quick and easy (4 tie-backs for the fly doors, 2 more for the bug mesh inner)
20cm bathtub height - keep the inside in and the outside out!
Launch Details
Both the Moa 1P and 2P will launch via Kickstarter starting early- to mid-September, tents start shipping November/December ‘23!
The price on Kickstarter will be $975 NZD and include full factory seam sealing, 8 ultralight tent stakes, and a matching UltraTNT stuff sack.
Make sure to spread the word - we’re using Kickstarter to determine demand for a NZ-made ultralight tent designed to compete on the global stage! If you’re hyped, let us know; and we’re happy to answer any and all questions about the 1-person tent now that it’s fully announced!
We’ll be adding even more photos and videos to our tent webpage soon so you can see every angle. Later this week we’ll also have full details about the 2-person tent.
Make sure you’re subscribed to this newsletter so you don’t miss this or our future releases (we have at least 3 new products coming to market in the next month or two!)
