The Moment Ultra’s patented design is the marriage of elegance and performance. Made with Challenge Sailcloth UltraTNT v1.5 composite fabric, it is light enough to take on your next thru-hike yet strong enough to be at home on a Scottish mountaintop. The Moment is also one of the fastest-pitched tents on the market, with its fly-first, two-stake set-up. It is a perfect choice when lightness, quick set-up, and weather protection are your main priorities, especially if you don’t use trekking poles. 

Looking for something more durable and less expensive? Take a look at the sil-poly Moment

Looking for something lighter? Take a look at the DCF Moment Li

Need more space? Check out the Scarp 1+

Key Features:

  • Extremely easy and fast two-stakes fly-first pitching.
  • Optional crossing pole for additional support and freestanding set-up.
  • Quickly adjustable interior position for either additional interior or vestibule space as needed. 
  • Double-walled with mesh and solid interior options. Dual doors and vestibules. 
  • Patented PitchLocâ„¢ strut-supported corners minimize footprint while increasing interior space, stability, and ventilation.
  • UltraTNT v1.5 laminate fabric for unrivaled stability and no water absorption.
  • Made with Challenge Sailcloth UltraTNT v1.5 composite fabric and fully factory seam taped/bonded.
  • Premium components: Tarptent carbon fiber or DAC poles, DAC stakes, YKK zippers, Tarptent UltraPE cording.
  • Double-walled with mesh and solid interior options. Dual doors and vestibules.
  • Patented PitchLocâ„¢ strut-supported corners minimize footprint while increasing interior space, stability, and ventilation.
  • Large and adjustable high and low venting options.
  • Extremely fast two-stake fly-first pitching.
  • Low fly edge blocks wind and rain splashes.
  • Excellent storm performance due to low drag shape and small panel sizes.
  • Integrated interior pockets and overhead clips.
  • Optional crossing pole for additional support and freestanding set-up.
  • Fly and interior can both be set up independently.
  • Quickly adjustable interior position gives either additional interior or vestibule space as needed.
  • The interior is protected from overhead rain when the fly doors are open.
  • Gust-proof toggle-style door ties.
  • Steep walls shed snow.
General
    • Sleeps: 1
    • Seasons: 4

Minimum Weight:  31.5 oz / 893 g (with carbon arch pole, solid interior; no stakes or bags)

Typical Weight:  33.45 oz / 948 g (with carbon arch pole, solid interior: including all stakes and bags)

    • Moment Ultra fly: 17.35 oz / 492 g
    • Interiors:
      • Moment Ultra/Li solid interior: 11.15 oz / 316 g
      • Moment Ultra/Li interior: 11.25 oz / 319 g
    • Arch poles:
      • Carbon Fiber (7.8mm) : Tarptent 7.8mm carbon fiber arch pole: 3 oz / 85 g
      • Aluminum (9.3mm): DAC NFL 9.3 aluminum arch pole = 5.5 oz / 156 g
      • Aluminum (10.65mm): DAC PL 10.65 aluminum arch pole = 6.75 oz / 191 g
    • Tent bag: 0.65 oz / 18 g
    • Stake bag: 0.2 oz / 5 g
    • Stakes: Two  7.88-inch aluminum DAC J stakes: 0.55 oz / 16g (each) | 1.1  oz / 31 g (total)
    • Optional crossing pole (162 inch):
      • Carbon Fiber (8.8mm): Tarptent 8.8mm carbon fiber arch pole = 5.5 oz / 156 g
      • Aluminum (9.3mm): DAC NFL 9.3 aluminum arch pole = 7.5 oz / 213 g
      • Aluminum (10.65mm): DAC PL 10.65 aluminum arch pole = 9.1 oz / 258 g
Dimensions:
    • Interior Height: 39 in / 99 cm
    • Floor Width: 24 – 42 in / 61 – 107 cm
    • Floor Length: 84 in / 213 cm
    • Packed size: 18 in x 6.5 in / 46 cm x 16.5 cm
    • Floor area: 19.25 sq ft / 1.79 sq m
Materials/Components:
    • Fly material: Challenge Sailcloth Ultra TNT 1.5, rated to 200+psi / 140,000mm hydrostatic head, desert sage green
    • Floor Material: 15D quadruple ripstop, silicone and polyether urethane (Sil/PeU) coated nylon 6.6 rated to over 4,000mm hydrostatic head, dark grey.
    • Fly Zippers: YKK #3 Aquaguard waterproof
    • Mesh: 15D nylon no-see-um mesh
    • Solid Fabric: Breathable and windproof 15D ripstop polyester
    • Guyline/Cording: Tarptent UltraPE cording 
    • Rigid Struts: Four 18 in /46 cm pultruded carbon fiber, made in USA
    • Poles:
      • DAC NFL 9.3: 9.3mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
      • DAC PL 10.65: 10.65mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
      • Tarptent 7.8mm Carbon Fiber: 7.8mm diameter carbon fiber tubes with carbon fiber inserts

Can this tent be freestanding?

  • Yes, the optional crossing pole allows this tent to be freestanding and gives additional support for strong winds and snow loading.

Does this tent accommodate tall people?

  • There is plenty of length when lying down for people up to 6 ft 4 / 1.93m. Sit-up room is best for people up to 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m, but many taller users still choose this tent.

Is this tent stuffable?

  • We highly recommend folding and/or rolling the tent and not stuffing it to extend the UltraTNT fabric lifespan, but the carbon fiber struts are easily removed from the fly for more compact rolling. 

Are there additional tie-out points for extra staking?

  • Yes, there are additional pullouts on the arch sleeve and perimeter hem.

Which interior type should I get?

  • The full solid interior is recommended for colder conditions. Solid interiors block wind and trap warm air, but obscure the view from inside the tent. 
  • The mesh interior is recommended for warm and/or humid conditions. Mesh interiors allow for maximum ventilation, which helps minimize condensation. The mesh is also transparent, allowing you to see out of the tent. 

Do I need a groundsheet?

  • Maybe. Use of a groundsheet depends on the ground conditions and floor type selected. Our 15D quadruple ripstop nylon floors are more durable than most ultralight tent floor options, but a groundsheet is recommended for use on highly abrasive and/or sharp ground, such as on sandstone or when pitching on sharp rocks. 

Which pole type should I choose?

  • Our carbon fiber poles are exceptionally light but are the most flexible of our pole options due to their smaller diameter. They are great for moderate conditions where weight is a priority over wind performance. Due to their brittleness, carbon fiber poles have lower durability than aluminum. 
  • DAC 9.3 NFL poles are heavier but also much stiffer and a bit stronger than our carbon fiber poles due to their larger diameter. We recommend DAC 9.3 poles for most users as they are a good balance of weight, stiffness, and durability. Aluminum poles have much better durability than carbon fiber poles due to their bend-before-break characteristic. 
  • DAC 10.65 PL poles are the heaviest, but also the stiffest and strongest poles we offer. They are recommended for users who expect extreme wind or snow loading.

How do I avoid condensation?

  • ALL tents suffer from condensation in the right/wrong conditions, but there are steps you can take to limit it. Try to avoid camping overnight in cool, damp environments such as river valleys, meadows, marshes, and next to water. If possible, choose an elevated campsite with a bit of a breeze and preferably under a tree canopy.  Please refer to the Choosing a Better Campsite video to better understand how to avoid condensation.

The Moment Ultra is new for 2026.

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Moment Ultra

Price range: $499.00 through $529.00

  • *Pole Type

    *Interior Type

    Reset options
    Optional Extras
    Crossing Pole
    Additional Interior
    Additional Interior

Your order includes:

  • Moment Ultra Fly
  • Your choice of interior type
  • Your choice of arch pole type
  • Two 7.88-inch / 20 cm aluminum DAC J stakes
  • Stake bag
  • Tent Bag
  • Emergency pole splint
  • UltraTNT patch kit

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