Tarptent Rainbow
User Reviews
Hard to beat this tarptent. It is super light (2 lbs)…
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Design: three-season single-wall tent
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: easy to setup, but a tight pitch requires some practice
Weight: 2 pounds
Price Paid: $220
Hard to beat this tarptent. It is super light (2 lbs) and super roomy for 1 (could hold 2 in a pinch) and it pitches very tight and storm-worthy.
I have been in some big thunderstorms with high winds in the Rainbow and it held up to Mother Nature's abuse and kept me dry and comfortable - VERY little wind-driven spray or splattering. I have even taken it winter camping and it did great, with better condensation control than you would expect from a single-wall tent.
You can't go wrong with the Rainbow if you're going light but want something that feels like a real tent. I have used it in a variety of conditions and it has kept me comfortable through all of them - and it requires less focus on wind position when pitching it than the other tarptents in Henry's line.
This is up there amongst the best $200 I have spent on gear and it is great working directly with Henry. Nice to have the designer/owner standing behind his product the way he does.
Specs
Specs
| Weight - complete |
34 ounces (965 grams) |
| Sleeps |
1-2 |
| Stakes (included) |
6 |
| Apex Height |
43 inches (110 cm) |
| Floor Width |
38-46 inches (96-117 cm) |
| Floor Length |
88-96 inches (223-244 cm) |
Description
The Rainbow is a three-season tent made by Tarptent. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review
Where to Buy
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