Tarptent Stratospire 2 Double-Wall Tent

Product detailed description

Behind the brand is Henry Shires, who made his first Tarptent for himself on the Pacific Crest Trail. Since then, he has put his tents to the test over thousands of kilometers of trails in Europe, New Zealand, Nepal…

The tents are still sewn in the US, made from proven material (Silnylon), simple, original, and superbly crafted—ensuring they’ll serve you for many years to come. Few brands have consistently received such excellent reviews for all their products as Tarptent—just read the hundreds of journals from long treks all over the world…

Tarptent offers tents for 1 to 4 people, both single- and double-wall models, which can be pitched using trekking poles or classic tent poles, so everyone can choose the right one for their needs and conditions. All Tarptent tents feature a floor, complete insect protection, and a zippered entrance.

If you’re concerned about condensation, we recommend reading our article dedicated to condensation.

Why Tarptent? Because lugging a tent around is a nightmare!

Tarptent STRATOSPIRE 2:

• Weight: 1.3 kg.
• It is an amazingly spacious, full-featured double-wall tent , with two entrances and two  large vestibules.
• The inner tent is made of mesh as standard, but you can also order a version made of breathable fabric—it’s about 90g heavier and 500 CZK more expensive.
• The inner tent is completely independent—you can use and set it up on its own.
• The outer tent can be pitched on its own – you get a covered space for 4 standard sleeping pads!!!
• It is pitched using two poles that do not intrude into the living space – easy entry and exit from the tent.
• Perfect tension thanks to the “PitchLoc” folding corner struts.
• Large mesh panels for better views, ventilation, and insect resistance – complete protection from insects when the entrance is closed.
• Very quick-drying materials.
• Lightweight and compact when packed.
• Reflective guy lines with integrated line tighteners.
• Quick setup – with a little practice, in under 2 minutes.

Warning! The tent does not have taped seams!!! As with other UL tents and tarps, you must do this yourself. For tarps made of siliconized nylon, you can purchase  this adhesive or you can mix your own blend according to  these instructions. 

It might be a hassle, but at least you’ll get to try setting up the tent and get familiar with it while taping it together. If this is an insurmountable problem for you, then you’re not ready for the ultralight concept and should look for your gear in a different category… Ultralight is about knowing your gear and its limits, and treating and caring for it accordingly. My reward is a feather-light backpack that makes it a joy to spend whole days roaming the mountains!

The fabric the tent is made of is highly durable, ultralight, and flammable—treat the tent accordingly! The fabric can withstand heavy loads, but it’s easy to burn or tear through!