Tarptent - Notch Li

I have a tarptent portrait li. I see them used here for $300-$350. It weighs a pound including stakes, is roomy, and sets up in minutes.

After using mine in Patagonia, I 100% believe this.

My favourite is the Tarptent Notch Li. It’s a 1 man with adequate internal space and double vestibules. It’s the easiest pitch I’ve ever had from a tent including in the wind. The shape is excellent for spilling the wind and it’s done great for me in winds upto 50mph. It weighs 600g. I had the V1 for a while and then upgrade to the V2, I bought them both off eBay for circa £450. Because it’s a trekking pole tent, with adjustable poles you can set it very low or very ventilated. It’s also got some great vents and you can pitch it with the vestibules rolled back in calm warm weather for a fantastic view. The net stops midges, it’s proven strong and durable. I love this tent so much. I also think it’s worth getting the DCF version, not only for the weight saving but you can just shake the water off it and it doesn’t stretch when cold and wet. I think the closest competitor is the X-Mid pro which is pretty much the same weight but has more internal space but is less good in the wind and a little bit slower to pitch. I’ve pitched my notch on summits in minus temperatures and high winds, as long as your stakes hold, it’s been good for that. I got myself some Titan ground anchors to ensure the main-stays will defo hold in high wind. P.S if you look through my posts, you will find it in quite a few of them. I apologise in advance for all the ridiculous stuff in there :)

Well, based on what you told me, I think the Lanshan is ideal. You have the choice of 4 options, 1 or 2 person and the 2 walled regular or the 1 wall ‘Pro’. I used to have a 1 Pro and a 2 Regular. My version of this now is a Tarptent Notch Li which is better in every way (for 1 person), but it’s a lot more expensive. You can use any of these tents in quite harsh conditions but when you are high up on big mountains, the risk is higher if things go wrong and the potential for extreme wind is greater.

Since you mention inner and outer tents, I assume you want a double wall? And since you mention the UK, I assume that's where you'll primarily be using it? While I have a number of UL DCF single wall shelters, and several LW double wall shelters, for UK conditions and a DW requirement, I think I'd look long and hard at the Tarp Tent Moment, or Notch with aftermarket carbon poles. An even more "bomber" DW would be the Bonfus Middus 1P... it's a DW dcf Mid that I think would handle any UK weather. Like the two Tarp Tents, it can be had with a solid inner which is what I'd want in UK conditions. Lastly, the Trekkertent Saor in dcf is made in the UK and would meet your requirements. Best Wishes...

Looks pretty cool, though maybe Little gimmicky with the two entry options. I have both Protrail and Notch, and this seems like a cross between them. If that diagonal seam does not flap around in the wind it could be great. Gotta love that durable fabric and light weight!

Tarptent all the way - has kept me dry and cozy for thuousands of kilometers in snow, rain and heat. I have never owned a better ultralight tent. Bonus: you buy from a small, independent company, founded and owned by a great guy - when I bought my first one (years back) he answered all my questions personally… What a legend!

Do you hike with poles? If so, the single-walled Zpacks Hexamid can be set up with your hiking poles and is USD $499. My Zpacks single-walled tents perform poorly in rainy, humid conditions but making this compromise will save you weight. Tarptent makes several double-walled tents for less than USD $500 that perform well, and there are also some excellent Chinese-made Lanshan tents on Aliexpress. My double-walled Tarptent performs much better than my single-walled Zpacks tents when it's set up, but it's also much heavier to carry.