Tarptent - Scarp 1

Had mine out in a snowstorm and woke up with the top of the mesh covered with snow through. Obviously was dripping through the mesh a little as well. May just stick to my scarp1 for camps where snows falling

I second the Tarptent recommendation. They balance light and durable really well. I have the Scarp 1 and love it.

Tarptent Scarp 1. Don’t need the crossing poles unless you are expecting seriously bad conditions. Using trekking poles as lifters is usually sufficient.

For 35% off, I would be getting the Scarp 1. For 1 person it’s very spacious. And yes you can fit two people inside it if you use 20 inch inflatable mats.

I love my Scarp 1. Haven’t used it for true mountain summit camping in the UK yet as I prefer to duck down to more like 700m for peace of mind. I have the crossing poles in carbon but yet to use them. Hiking poles work great to lift the fly off the inner in windy weather (use some shock loops on the mid panel guy out tabs). Having two vestibules is wonderful but plenty of space inside to bring in all your gear if that’s what you prefer. I’m not very tall so I can sit up in it just fine, but if you are very tall you might prefer a dome tent.

Scarp1 is long enough, and in terms of design, If pitched correctly, is more taut and solid than an Akto. It doesn't have quite the build quality Which is reflected in the cost, but it's good enough. And you have the option of the extra crossing poles for freestanding. (Although this will make it heavier than an Akto then). A longer, better ventilated alternative to the Enan is the Tarptent Moment. Also has an extra crossing pole available.

Tarptent makes tents that do not require trekking poles and are double walled. I have the Scarp 1, and it can be free standing if you add the optional cross poles.

I have the Scarp 1 from tarptent, and the dimensions claim that the interior is 86" long. I am also 6'2" and have lots of room in the Scarp 1.

Is it for one person or two? How are you defining 4 season? Are you expecting snow loading, or just stormy/cold conditions? The Hilleberg Nallo 2 is certainly a good tent. Have you also looked at the Soulo and Unna? The TarpTent Scarp 1 (with crossing poles) is more than big enough for one person with gear. The Scarp 2 feels less sturdy in strong winds. I have both. Have you looked at the Nortent Vern 1 (or 2)? I'm planning to buy one soon for winter camping.

You definitely aren’t too tall for the Scarp 1. It is really long tent.

The Tarptent Scarp 1+ is a good fit for your requirements and often seen on more adventurous pitches in the Scottish Highlands and other European ranges. Fly first, freestanding pitch with good ventilation options and a solid inner available, which is two-thirds solid, one-third mesh. The 1+ is a large one person (you can squeeze in 2) or there is a dedicated 2 person Scarp also. For three season use it comes in around 1.1 - 1.3 kg, so we'll within your target. And a bonus for you: rather than look for another winter tent, you can add optional crossing poles to the Scarp in winter to make it an even more bomber 4 season, snow loaded fortress! It is within budget I reckon. Tarptent have the Scarp on sale at the moment with a stunning 35% off! (Not affiliated BTW) And just to add an alternative viewpoint, my personal choice and go-to shelter for the type of conditions you describe is the MLD Trailstar with a breathable or bug bivvy (but inners are available). Not freestanding, but palatial space and just the most beautiful, aerodynamic mountain-hugging limpet of a tarp you will find, and only half a kilo.

Look at the Scarp 1 at Tarp-tent….with optional cross supports for additional snow loading protection and it’s on sale now!

Scarp 1? Terra Nova southern cross 1? these two are directly comparable, but the southern cross fly meets the ground so is a true 4 season tent. Nordisk Telemark 2.2. All 3 are similar to the akto in design/wind worthiness but lighter. If you consider non-freestanding then a pyramid shelter would work well in those conditions and be much lighter.

I love my Scarp 1 but it’d argue it is for the more experienced. Ultimately, a tent will only provide some of the warmth. As long as you get something 4 season rated, a solid inner but with a fly all the way down to the floor you’ll have the slight temperature boost. Realistically you’re only looking to increase the temperature by 3-5°c but some people claim more. I’ve never measured a difference bigger than that no matter what shelter I use though. The most important thing to boost your temperature is clothing and sleeping equipment. I use a -1°c down quilt with a synthetic top quilt which controls moisture very very well. Combined they give me a comfort of -9°c but I’ve used the combo down to -12°c. If it’s colder than that, I use a -12°c down quilt and the same synthetic top quilt which has seen me warm and toasty down to -18°C. To summarise, you’re looking to solidify more than just a 4 season shelter but an appropriate sleep system in combination to get the warmth you want.