Goondie and Moondance pics

[jadasa]

Hi all, On the hunt for a freestanding 2p tent and due to a range of criteria I've narrowed it down to the either the OP Goondie 2 or the Mont Moondance 2.

I think I've come to know heaps about these tents on paper, but I'm keen to see some pics of them in the field. Does anyone here happen to have any pics of these on their computer at all?

I'm particularly interested to see such things as vestibule size for each, amount of mesh on the goondie doors (in the nylon version) - you know, all the little things that affect the liveability of each tent...

many thanks,
J

[weeds]

We totally forgot to take a pick of our 2 when we used it for the first time......

The doors were big enough for me to squeeze in and I'm 6ft 100kg.

Vestibule seem big enough for our packs, bit tricky getting the pack to stand up and not lean against the tent.

[Scottyk]

Here's one showing the the mesh panel sections on the doors.
I have more showing the interior etc but will put them up when I get back to my computer

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[whynotwalk]

Hi jadasa - here are a few pix of, & comments on, the One Planet Goondie 2. We had a bit of a Goondie-fest earlier this year ... well, there were two of them

cheers

Peter

PS - these are the solid inner version, rather than the mesh version.

Twin Goondie inners. Funnily enough my son and his wife had twin (children!) shortly after this trip :-)

Inner and poles, showing the well-proportioned door.

Set up in wet, still conditions. No need for guy ropes, as freestanding works well in calm.

Showing the adequate, though not exactly generous vestibule.

[jadasa]

Thanks guys. It seems that the goondies are popular around here! I actually pulled the trigger on one just this morning, so looking forward to its arrival shortly (nylon inner, 30d). Does the moondance get much love in here too? In the end of was primarily the mesh factor that tipped me toward the goondie, plus the slightly larger vestibule. Btw, awesome pic scottyk!

[beardless]

I have Mont Moondance 2. It is not roomy for two but adequate. The vestibules are not large but big enough for 75l pack and shoes. I do not have much to compare it to, but I am happy with it so far.

Here is fairly extensive review I found useful from one of the Fat Canyoners: http://fatcanyoners.org/bush-guide/mont-moondance-2/

And here are a couple of my shots both with the fly on.

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[Supertramp]

I've got a Moondance 2, the one before the current model. It's a very nice tent, perfect size for one person to sleep very comfortably.
With that said, I also have a Six Moon Design Skyscape Trekker and prefer it over the Moondance due to the weight reduction. I do prefer the sleep I get in the Moondance over the Skyscape though.

[Eremophila]

I've been very happy with my Moondance 2, as per Beardless I don't have anything to compare it to.

My other half is 6'6" and not a small bloke, so it's "cosy" with the 2 of us. It's great for one person if you like keeping all your gear in the tent, and having a bit of room to move.

I did see the Moondance EX in action a while back, very roomy but obviously a lot more weight.