Tarptent Double Rainbow Single-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 tested his tents on 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 excellently crafted, ensuring they will 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…

The Tarptent lineup includes tents for 1 to 4 people, both single- and double-wall models, which can be pitched using trekking poles or traditional poles, so everyone can find the right fit 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!

The Contrail and Double Rainbow models are Tarptent’s unrivaled bestsellers.

Tarptent Double Rainbow:

• Weight: 1.17 kg.
• It is freestanding (when using trekking poles for support) or can be staked down.
• It has a hybrid floor – lift and secure the edges of the floor to prevent water from pooling, or leave them on the ground for more space, views from the tent, and ventilation.
• Large mesh entrances on both sides for better access, views, ventilation, and insect protection—complete protection when the entrances are zipped closed.
• Porches on both sides protect you from rain when entering the tent and provide space for storing gear.
• Quick setup – takes less than 2 minutes with a little practice.
• Lightweight and compact when packed.
• Perfect tensioning resists strong winds, storms, and sagging when wet – the tent features reflective Spectra guy lines with integrated line tighteners.
• When you prop up the corners of the open vestibule with trekking poles or sticks, you get a spacious covered vestibule.
• Very quick-drying materials.

Materials:

• Tent: high-strength 30D rip-stop Silnylon.
• Mesh: No-see-um polyester mesh.
• Cords: reflective 2 mm Spectra cord.
• Pegs: Easton aluminum alloy, 15 or 21 cm long (9 or 13 g).

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 aren’t 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!