Backpacks
Updated for 2023, featuring new colorways; super strong, ultralight, recycled fabrics; improved ultra-stretch mesh storage; and more features you've been asking for.
Shelters
Umbrellas
Start 2023 Off Right
Here's Mandy "Veggie" Redpath's sick setup. Featuring the Haven Ultralight Tent, Swift X Backpack, and Silver Shadow Umbrella. Along with a killer view.
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Silver Shadow Umbrella
The Silver Shadow Series provides a large reflective surface on top to deflect sunlight and a black underside to absorb wandering rays, allowing you to walk cooler and better protected. Its coating sheds water easily, eliminating the need to wear sweaty rain gear.
Swift X Backpack
Our award winning backpack designed with thru-hiking in mind.
Haven Ultralight Tent
The Haven Ultralight Tent now includes the Haven Tarp and the Haven NetTent, formerly called the Haven Bundle.
Breathtaking View
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"The Gatewood Cape is and has been and continues to be the best piece of backcountry gear there is. Nothing on the market is more innovative, better designed, and tougher. I will defend this till the end."
"I purchased the Solo back in 2004 and I have watched every light weight tent come in the last fifteen years. The Lunar Solo is still my go to tent for any backpacking trip."
"The Swift X is a unique innovative pack that should be on any gear junkie’s radar. If you’re looking at all the options out there, this one should be on the list because it is made to carry differently by a guy trying to figure out how to hike comfortably after a bout with cancer. Move over Lunar Solo: SMD may just have a new #1 piece of gear."
"The Gatewood Cape is and has been and continues to be the best piece of backcountry gear there is. Nothing on the market is more innovative, better designed, and tougher. I will defend this till the end."
"I purchased the Solo back in 2004 and I have watched every light weight tent come in the last fifteen years. The Lunar Solo is still my go to tent for any backpacking trip."
"The Swift X is a unique innovative pack that should be on any gear junkie’s radar. If you’re looking at all the options out there, this one should be on the list because it is made to carry differently by a guy trying to figure out how to hike comfortably after a bout with cancer. Move over Lunar Solo: SMD may just have a new #1 piece of gear."
21 years designing gear
10,000 + miles hiked
99,000 + customers served
A Dream Realized
Ron “Fallingwater” Moak, quits his job and decides to thru-hike the PCT. While out there using his homemade gear the idea is sparked to start an ultra-light gear company.
Six Moon Designs is Born
After 2 years of design and testing, Ron “Fallingwater” Moak is ready to share his work with the world. After much thought, “Fallingwater” lands on the name Six Moon Designs, the six moon part of the name representing the 6 moon cycles it took him to hike the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Like many companies, “Fallingwater” starts the company out of his home, where he handles everything from design to shipping the product himself.
A Growing Company Needs Help
After 5 years of hard work, Six Moon Designs had grown to the point of needing full-time help. Ron “Fallingwater” Moak asked his son Brandon “Lucky 13” Moak to come to join him and help with operations. Together these two had hiked over 1,800 miles together on the AT and PCT so working as a team was old hat.
First in the Industry
Six Moon Designs, always at the forefront of design and innovative fabrics, produces the first commercially available tent made of Dyneema fabric. The Refuge-X tent was a game-changing shelter for the ultra-light industry as it proved that Dyneema was a viable fabric for shelters.
Evolution in Pack Design
After years of development working in conjunction with Brian Frankle formerly of ULA, Ron “Fallingwater” Moak launches an entirely new pack line. The Fusion system is for heavy loads and extended expeditions and the Flight system is designed for going Fast and Light. The Flight series also launched the vest shoulder harness, which has become more and more popular over the years.
Expansion Continues
With the business continuing to grow and Ron “Fallingwater” Moak wanting to tackle a step back to enjoy more travel and leisure in his life, he recruited Whitney “Allgood” La Ruffa to the Six Moon Designs team. “Allgood” brought years of business know-how, professional marketing, and sales experience to the company, along with his extensive hiking resume, creating the perfect balance to work alongside the team.
21 years young
The company today has evolved to a 6 person team, focused on helping get people into the outdoors. With an extensive product line focusing on lightweight, high-quality, affordable gear, Six Moon Designs' staff of hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts live the company motto of, “Go Wild, Live Young”
Since 2002
Ultralight Hiking Supplies
At Six Moon Designs, our mission is to provide top-notch backpacking equipment that's lightweight, durable, and doesn't break the bank. We believe that happy customers are the cornerstone of any successful business, which is why we proudly stand behind our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you have any concerns about your purchase, don't hesitate to let us know. Our dedicated team is committed to resolving any issues and ensuring your complete satisfaction. We're confident that our backpacking essentials will become your go-to gear for all your outdoor adventures.
So, if you're tired of lugging around heavy equipment on your backpacking trips and want to make your next adventure more enjoyable, consider Six Moon Designs. Join our community of satisfied customers and experience the freedom of ultralight backpacking.