
Tarptent Double Rainbow Li Tent Review - Backpacking Light
Apr 25, 2020 · by Andrew Marshall and Ryan Jordan. Introduction. The Tarptent Double Rainbow Li is a 2-person, side-entry, 2-door (and 2-vestibule) hybrid single/double-wall tent made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics that weighs 27 oz (765 g).
The battle of Tarp vs Tent - Backpacking Light
Jun 6, 2017 · Typically, my tarp weighs 17oz, including stakes and guy lines. Soo, for less than 20oz, I am set. The few times I need a bug tent, I have a smaller tarp for it, again something I made up, and both go about 24oz total: Screen tent:16oz and tarp, 8oz.
Tarptent Notch Li Review (Updated: V2 2020 Version)
Apr 18, 2020 · With an inner tent width at its maximum of 34 inches (at the mid-point of the inner tent) and at its minimum of 20 inches (at the ends of the inner tent), the claim that a wide (e.g., 25 inch) sleeping pad will “fit” is a little dubious. That said, it works well enough, even though it all gets a little bit scrunched up at the ends.
Tarptent Rainbow Tent REVIEW - Backpacking Light
Jul 12, 2006 · At 32.6 ounces with the optional extended floor, it’s luxury for one person, or one person and a pooch, and it’s do-able for two smaller people. There’s nothing “tarp” about this “tent”! It advances the single-wall tent with features and …
Tarptent Moment DW Review (2019 Version) - Backpacking Light
Apr 11, 2020 · This is the tent I’m going to buy when I grow up. Karen says: “I think my dream tent might be a DCF Moment in camo.” Yea, I hear you, but something that I think would boost Tarptent’s bottom line even more is if they offered a green silnylon option. I realize TT is already very popular in Europe, but the market there has more of an ...
Poll: Tarp/Bivy vs. Tent - Backpacking Light
Aug 11, 2008 · Which do you use and why? A Tarp with or with out a bivy or a tent. Advantages of tarp/bivy – Flexibility, weight, views. Advantages of tent – ease of setup/fiddle factor, weather protection, privacy. The lightest full-protection tent I'm aware of is the GG one at 17oz. The lightest tent/bivy combo I'm aware of would be a cuben tarp w/bivy.
Tarptent Scarp 2 Tent Review - Backpacking Light
Jun 16, 2009 · Selecting an ultralight double wall tent can be frustrating, because in order to cut weight, some manufacturers have made compromises in tent size, fabrics, features, and durability. The addition of the new (May 2009) Tarptent Scarp 2 may make the selection a little easier because it has two doors with vestibules, loads of interior room, good ...
Input on MYOG tarp/tent design? - Backpacking Light
May 1, 2011 · I'm planning a MYOG tarp/tent and looking for initial feedback. The design is based *heavily* on pictures of Six Moons Designs shelters (never seen them in person)–basically, this is a Wild Oasis with the two-pole five-stake structure of the Skyscape.
Tarptent Aeon Review (First Looks) - Backpacking Light
Mar 29, 2019 · The Tarptent Aeon with the integrated single-wall inner tent is a lighter combination than a pyramid tarp with a separate inner tent. A pyramid tarp with a separate mesh inner tent is better at managing condensation under most circumstances. A pyramid tarp with a separate fabric inner tent is better at managing cold winds and spindrift.
Tarptent Squall 2 Tent REVIEW - Backpacking Light
Oct 10, 2006 · The Tarptent Squall 2 is an update of the popular Squall single wall tent. It offers full weather and bug protection in a lightweight 2 pound package. It features a floating bathtub floor that keeps the sleeping area dry while taking tension off the fabric, increasing floor durability and waterproofing.