Mont Moondance 2FN 2 Person Tent – Reviewed & Tested

‘Well, it’s a marvellous night for a moondance.’ Van Morrison reference out of the way, let’s get stuck into Explorer Claire’s experience with the cult favourite Moondance tent from Australian brand Mont.

Your shelter is one of your most important pieces of gear when cracking into multi-day hiking, or any adventure for that matter. A good shelter keeps you protected from the elements and helps you feel slightly less feral after a long day. 

I’d heard a lot of noise around Mont’s Moondance range (and seen plenty of their sunny yellow flies dotting the outdoorsy side of the internet). I was eager to get my hands on one of their revered tents. ‘FN’ is short for ‘full nylon’, which replaces lightweight and breathable No-See-Um mesh in the regular three season version.

For a bit of extra cost and weight you get ‘winter-grade, 3-4 season’ protection from the 2FN, so naturally it was only fair to give it a thrashing in Kosciuszko National Park. 

Tucking in for a cosy night on Muellers Peak

Why am I the right person to review this?

I’ve been hiking for about a decade, staying in an array of low and high-end tents. I’ve spent the time deciding what features are worth carrying on my back, and I’m not easily swayed by hype. Case in point: my partner and I have been using a pretty roomy, lightweight, good bang for our buck 1P tent (we’re vertically challenged, it has its perks) — that we’re pretty attached to. The glow of the yellow Moondance won’t be enough to satisfy me, it has some work to do!

Toby helped

Quick Specifications

Weight: 2090g – min weight 1920g (inner, fly, poles, 2 pegs)
This is 80g heavier than the 3 season version.
Dimensions: 220 x 130 x 110cm
Packed size: 33 x 15 cm
Capacity: 2 person
Season: 3-4 season
RRP: $989.95
$50 more than the 3 season version.

Performance

The Mont Moondance 2FN Tent was an impressive hiking home for us two. It held up exceptionally well in cold conditions and wind. It received many an ‘I love this thing!’ from both of us each time we set it up. Let me explain.

The Set Up

Pitching the Moondance tent is simple. It has a straightforward, intuitive process that never required us to refer to instructions, ever. There’s only one structural pole you need to deal with, and it doesn’t matter which way the Y-shaped ends are oriented. It clips easily onto the tent. 

Single pole, simples!

A second, smaller pole is placed over the highest point, snapping tautly into sockets to create width at the top of the tent. The whole setup takes minutes; we never timed it, but it certainly wouldn’t veer into double digits. I found it easier than one person tents I’ve set up before.

For research purposes, of course, I made sure to test how it would go if one person sets it up solo (while the other relaxes 🙂). All reports showed that it was very easy in that case too (I wouldn’t know), so the Mont Moondance 2FN tent will be fine on solo missions if you want extra room and are willing to take a tad more weight (or you just want to buy one tent to do it all).

Warmth & Ventilation

Take your socks off, you won’t need ‘em! This tent is warm. The full nylon is magic and traps heat in more than you’d expect for something so thin. We never felt the chill, even when it dipped to 0˚C with 50km/h gusts. We actually had to open up a window because I was sweating in my sleeping bag (which is also expertly warm but still only rocking a comfort rating of 0˚C, nothing crazy). 

The dual entrances both have a mesh layer window, so you can keenly alter how much air is let in without opening any doors. If you want less airflow than that, there’s a dedicated ventilation pocket at the top of the tent that’s easily accessible from inside or outside. Being able to fine-tune the airflow without leaving the tent in snowy or stormy conditions is a huge win.

Essential vent feat. included carabiner

While Mont says the Moondance 2FN tent is for 3-4 seasons, I’d say it’s better suited to three. Maybe it’s four in more southern areas, but we took it on a scorching January overnighter in the Blue Mountains, and it was definitely a fly-off situation. We were still quite warm, but the breezeless night didn’t help with that. It’s worth thinking about how warm or cold you get and when you do most of your exploring given that Mont sells both options for the inner tent.

Packed Size & Weight

The Mont Moondance 2FN tent is designed with two people in mind. It comes in two parcels: one for the tent and fly, the other for poles and pegs. The tent sack is 33 x 15cm, while the collapsed poles measure 49cm. It makes spreading the weight much simpler, while also protecting fabrics from sharp edges. The cover sizes for each weren’t too big or too small, just right. No aggressive shoving into bags or unnecessary grams added. 

Easy to split between two

The packed weight is 2090g (slightly less if you leave some pegs behind), so it’s not the lightest two person tent out there. How this weight stacks up depends how you compare it. It’s a few hundred grams heavier than many three season competitors (even in its non ‘full nylon’ form that’s 80 grams lighter) however many dedicated four season tents are a fair bit heavier. The Moondance sits in the middle, prioritising durability and weather resistance. Mont are Australian, so this tent isn’t made for the coldest of winters, but it is made for the heaviest of rains – the tent comes fully seam sealed and waterproof, which (crazily) isn’t always the case with $1000 tents.

All of this is worth thinking about when you’re comparing to overseas models. In any case, it’s an absolute breeze to carry when it’s split across two people.

I’m definitely more inclined to accept bells and whistles rather than less weight when it comes to tent selection, so it’s down to personal preference and the Moondance is still quite light for what it offers.

Durability

I have no doubt that the Moondance tent will continue to hold up in wild weather, it weathered lashing 50km/h winds all afternoon and night on Kosi like a pro. Haven’t found one hole, rip, or loose thread so far. The 25,000mm+ WaterBloc™ waterhead PU laminated Nylon floor offered excellent protection in wet weather, which is a rating that more than doubles other tents on the market. We also have Mont’s footprint that goes under the tent to further protect the ever-important base of the tent, although we did forget it on Kosi. We took care around the sharp alpine flora, but the tent was plenty durable against the elements. 

Shoutout to the footprint you woulda loved Kosci

Design

The enthusiastic, butter-yellow tent never failed to put a smile on my dial – plus, it offers great visibility. There were a slew of design features on the Mont Moondance 2FN that set it apart from other tents on the market and made camping much more seamless.

The overall design of the tent is great too. The simple two piece pole system I mentioned earlier is symmetrical, with equally-sized vestibules and ample headroom thanks to the spreader pole. It goes to show that good design doesn’t have to be overly complicated 

Three-Point Guy Cords

This ingenious feature is a standout detail of the Mont Moondance 2FN tent. These cord configurations sit on two sides of the tent and act as a tensioner for the walls. Best part is, they only require one peg! 

One guy, one peg, many points of tension. Genius

Storage

Inside the Moondance, you’ll find two large mesh pockets at the head and foot of the tent. That’s four in total! This was a game-changer for organising loose items we grab often, or to sensibly store our sleep system stuff sacks – avoiding the panic of searching for them in the mess upon pack up. You’ll also find the repair kit with fabric patches and an emergency repair pole in one of the pockets. Oh, and no need to bring a carabiner for the ceiling – they’ve already included one! 

Comfort

The 2.86m2 floor space was perfectly sized, allowing enough room for our sleep systems with a gap between, and enough space for our packs to sit at the end. We could sit up nice and straight and play cards long into the evening without getting sore necks.

No overlap on the mats but maybe don’t pack your wide one

Instead of keeping our shoes inside, we opted to house them in the vestibules on each side to avoid dirt getting inside.

Vestie was my bestie for the ample space on offer

Sustainability

Mont tents are renowned for their exceptional high quality and durability, which means you won’t be replacing them anytime soon – helping avoid products entering landfill. 

There are quite a few sustainability commitments listed on their site, however, the most recent update to this section looks like it’s from 2021. These don’t seem to apply directly to the tent, however, their packaging is plastic-free, and they’ve planted over 180,000 trees to offset their carbon usage. 

Read more on Mont’s sustainability and production commitments. 

Gear that’s built to last is a huge sustainability win these days

Price

At $989.95, Mont’s Moondance 2FN tent is not cheap. You could definitely buy a flight or two with that money. If you’re a serious hiker who wants guaranteed warmth, durability, waterproofing, in pretty extreme conditions, this is a worthy investment with pretty unparalleled quality. It’s easier to justify the price if you split it between two. Even better if you split it between more and share the tent between a group! 

Are you really gonna share it with mates though?

But if you’re not planning on hiking much or for a long time in your life, there are other two-person tents at a lower price point that do the job. 

Read more: 15 Best 2P Bikepacking & Hiking Tents in Australia 2025

Final Thoughts

Mont’s Moondance 2FN feels like sleeping in the five-star hotel of tents. It’s guaranteed quality, premium comfort, and truly thoughtful design. It’s become the crown jewel of my hiking kit, and reassures me that I will be taken care of even in the nastiest wind, rain, and cold. Can’t wait to take this out into the depths of winter for more adventures!

FAQs About the Mont Moondance 2FN

What does 2FN stand for in the Mont Moondance 2FN’s name?

2FN means ‘two person, full nylon’. While the Mont Moondance 2 is their three season, two person hiking tent with a mesh upper on the inner tent, Mont’s Moondance 2FN has a full nylon construction which allows campers to keep heat in and keep wind and wind-blown snow out. The doors can zip away some of this nylon leaving ‘no-see-um’ mesh, to cope with warmer conditions.

Can I use the Mont Moondance 2FN in all four seasons?

The Mont Moondance 2FN is marketed as a 3-4 season tent. It will cope with all winter conditions in Australia however it will be on its limit in alpine regions, above the snowline, in bad weather or the depths of winter. We reviewed Mont’s Dragonfly tent which is built specifically for more extreme alpine conditions.

Is the Mont Moondance 2FN freestanding?

It sure is! Great for tent platforms or hard surfaces.

Do I need a standard Mont Moondance 2 or the Mont Moondance 2FN?

Think about the kinds of adventures you do, when you do them, and how warm the other gear in your sleep system is. The Mont Moondance 2FN is better suited to colder conditions and worst in the peak of summer, while the Mont Moondance 2 will be colder in the middle of winter.

Do I need to seam seal my Mont Moondance 2FN?

Nope! Mont tents come seam-sealed from the factory. Many tent brands don’t do this, which compromises their waterproofing, especially in the heavy rain Australia often sees. This also explains why the Moondance boasts impressive waterproof numbers compared to its competitors and weighs a bit more.

Is Mont an Australian company?

Yes, Mont was founded in 1981 in Canberra by Andrew Montgomery (he’s still the CEO). Mont gear is made overseas but warranties, repairs and replacements are often easier than other internationally-based brands.