Tarptent - Double Rainbow DW

Double rainbow is my favorite tent.

Tarptent Double Rainbow DW has really awesome stargazing mode. You can roll the fly up on either side and pretty much have full 360 view, and then drop it back down quickly if it starts to rain.

Before that, had a Rei Half dome SL 2+ which also had pretty much full mesh upper and gave great views. But the double rainbow def excells with how fast you could attach/remove the fly, also lighter. Tarptent is great. Highly recommend them

Though the Copper Spur is truly free standing. I do like the features of the Rainbow DW though. The symmetrical shape and size is more usable than people realize.

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I have that exact model TT DR DW since last fall and really enjoy it. It is superior with ventilation options, including convertible rainfly for stargazing at night. Living on the east coast tenting below tree-line, I don't have a use case for that heavy duty tent myself. I can't speak to your situation though. https://preview.redd.it/qm5r3j4cdxte1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a84f04ab7b01586a3d2533f403c5b2c2dd782512

It's handled wind fine for me BUT I haven't been measuring it, and it hasn't been nuts wind either. I'm sure there are others who have more experience with that. For what it is worth, the best lightweight windproof shelters will be pyramids, aka single pole tents/tarps.

Check out Tarptent, the Rainbow or Double Rainbow are great for the money, and just great overall. The Double Rainbow DW is a double wall version.

That type of tent is not what you are looking for at all. The key selling point is that it's extremely lightweight and that's important to those who are carrying this as their shelter for weeks or months at a time. The reason you see so many influencers recommending them is that the "influencers" are compensated in one way or another to do so. Tons of downside though: * Dyneema is a very strong material, but its abrasion resistance sucks. If you aren't extremely careful you will wear a hole in it either from setting it up on the ground or packing it incorrectly. * Their tents are all single-wall, which is fine if you are prepared for potential condensation issues but it's very common to be packing up a wet tent even if it didn't rain. If it does rain then there's a high likelihood of the condensation causing some rain inside the tent too. Again, this is a compromise made to save weight. * The price tag is simply insulting and there are a number of other manufacturers making similar tents for less money. Look for a tent made of out of a more traditional material (sil-nylon or sil-poly) and understand that many lightweight and ultralight tents also cut weight by making the tents ridiculously small. I have a 2P Nemo ultralight tent which is perfect for me alone, but would be nearly impossible for two people unless one was a small child. Nemo and Big Agnes both make good lightweight tents that offer good durability and local store convenience. Tarptent also makes an excellent product in a wide variety of shapes and intended applications. I have a couple of their ultralight tents and am very pleased with them. If they're still making it then the Double Rainbow DW (double wall) is an excellent option and a great compromise between weight, durability and moisture control.

I can get the single rainbow into a 2L sack (if I keep the poles separate). Based on fabric weight differences, you'll probably be able to get Double Rainbow DW into a 3L sack, 4L tops?

6’4” reporting. Tarptent Rainbow is the tent where I can avoid touching the walls, and in fact have some room left at the feet to toss some of the gear.

Since you want a double wall, I can suggest the Nemo Hornet 3P. Lighter and roomier than the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2P (which my wife and I also have). Available from Amazon so you can use your $200 card. Another great tent is the TarpTent Rainbow 2P Double Wall. None however are UL.

I love my Double Rainbow by TarpTent. Holds me my gear and my Lab comfortably. I’ve been in a few major storms and it holds up great. I’ll add that customer service is great and very responsive

This one. No doubt. I have the Rainbow single which is ok for two people in summer but you get a lot more space and two doors with the double for not much more weight. Great tents. https://www.ebay.com/itm/146460704293?_skw=tarptent+rainbow&itmmeta=01JPNKWDJ3G9ABNYKKJ6MK0F7T&hash=item2219bcfe25:g:P1wAAeSwZr9n2egs&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dGZ3yFyxEAbIz%2FNz849nr%2BPKwG0sdjkOSC0sqr77c2G0KH%2FhLt0IlXqoW%2BpsKw8ID3v4lYsH4wAVYLW7lKD4h0JGTGYRBr9c4FMApWZZhuGNjTevUeLm64UOmxAcT4dy—Bl9qTvqyf7k7C%2FIhWK%2F074lE0eaGs471%2Bq1OuHBHyQlLBsooghdMrh3P6VvlRaMqvi16MBmm0o0PusVUSkw5DlIQRBzCLjdBPWtnbhN0M2gVgt%2BOpvAtYkxuKGGn5ek%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5DZ8bO1ZQ

I have the Tarptent Rainbow Single, it’s big enough to share and easy to carry at 980g but I wouldn’t want to be sharing in prolonged wet weather. However the Double Rainbow is significantly wider with a door on both sides for better access and ventilation. And not much heavier. They’re not cheap but look out for a used one on eBay or Geartrade etc.

My girlfriend and I used my Tarptent Rainbow together in summer for a few weeks. It’s a one person tent with great headroom, wide enough for two sleeping mats. It was plenty big enough, in good weather. Mine weighs 985g. The Tarptent Double Rainbow is wider, has doors on both sides and weighs not much more. I can recommend the design.

My girlfriend and I used my Tarptent Rainbow together in summer for a few weeks. It’s a one person tent with great headroom, wide enough for two sleeping mats. It was plenty big enough, in good weather. Mine weighs 985g. The Tarptent Double Rainbow is wider, has doors on both sides and weighs not much more. I can recommend the design.