Six Moon Designs

Six Moon Designs is a family-owned and operated ultralight backpacking gear company founded in 2002 by Ron "Fallingwater" Moak and now run with his son Brandon. After Ron's thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2000, he realized there were no affordable, ultra-lightweight shelter options for backpackers. Months of planning and development resulted in the birth of Six Moon Designs. Their first product, The Europa Tent, was a revolutionary 33 oz single-walled silnylon shelter that helped the backpacking community embrace the lightweight ethic. The company continues to introduce innovative products like the Gatewood Cape (a combination poncho/shelter system) and the Starlite Pack (a pioneering frame-less pack with large carrying capacity), setting the bar for affordable, durable, and lightweight backpacking gear. Ron continues to hike hundreds of miles every year, testing new ideas and refining Six Moon Designs' products. This father-son team has built a successful family business that serves the ultralight backpacking community without compromising their independence.

Products

• Ultralight backpacking tents and shelters
• Frameless ultralight backpacks
• Trekking poles
• Tarps and bivys
• The Gatewood Cape poncho/shelter
• Sleeping pads and accessories

Why We List Them

• Family-owned and operated since 2002
• Founder Ron Moak remains actively involved
• Affordable ultralight gear designed by experienced thru-hikers
• Pioneering designs in the ultralight backpacking space
• Made with US-based manufacturing network