The History of Moss Tents 

Back in the 70s I bought and still own a Moss Trillium six man backpacking tent. The adventures I had in it will never be forgotten. Thanks Mosses!!!! and like they said, through the years this tent got so many inquisitive conversations started.

The Olympic is my single favorite tent that I used since 1970.

Wecstill have a little dipper, just set it up. Still looks great

I still own a Moss Stardome 2 tent that I purchased around 1999 for around $700, I got it for bike camping that I did at that time. I used it in Europe and in Canada and It was a bombproof tent during a hurricane I slept in with wind gusts of 90km/hr and rain. I even did winter camping in it a couple of times. The tent Easton Aluminum poles however failed very quickly in the tent so I had to find a company that could replace them as by that time Moss tents company in Maine had already folded. I did find one in Washington state that replaced all poles for $200. I do use it occasionally still for short distance bike tours during cool or inclement weather as it is a heavy/bulky tent at 5kg with a ground sheet. Described as a 2 person tent it is a bit crowded for two with all their gear. It is a free standing tent but not easily set up in the dark as the poles fit in sleeves on the tent. I have reapplied waterproof spray to the tent just as a precaution as repeated sun can deteriorate the protection. It can be very hot inside on real hot days in spite of 2 large screen doors and a small roof vent as well. It is too heavy and bulky a tent for me to use now on long bike tours as I try to reduce my pack loads.

In 1980-81 i purchased the 2 person Star Gazer tent. One of my trips was a 10 day solo up in Jasper. I gave it up years back.. My regret today is realizing what it would be worth monetarily, but on the other hand, I know longer pack, and hopefully someone is still using it

Great presentation!!! Collaboration iontact details

This isn’t really the history of Moss tents. It’s more of an advertisement. I clicked on the history because my uncle was his original partner in the first design.