Your order includes:
- Dipole 2 DW fly
- Your choice interior type
- Four 7.88-inch / 20 cm aluminium DAC J stakes
- Two 21″ Easton® carbon fiber folding struts
- Stake bag
- Tent bag
- Seam sealing kit
The patented Dipole 2 DW offers unparalleled interior volume in a compact package. With space for exceptionally tall people and unique features such as end window vents, it is ideal for those who want a lightweight shelter without compromising on comfort. Quick-detach folding struts make it extremely packable, and its symmetrical geometry with balanced tension lines makes it one of our strongest designs.
Want even lighter? Have a look at the Dyneema® Dipole 2 Li
Need a one-person tent? Check out the Dipole 1 DW
Key Features:
- 100% silicone-coated 20D high tenacity polyester fly and 30D nylon 66 floor fabrics provide superior strength and durability.
- Easy and fast 4 stake fly first pitching. Rectangular footprint.
- Fits users up to 6 ft 8 in / 203 cm.
- Double-walled with mesh and solid interior options. Dual doors and vestibules.
- Packs to under 12 in / 30.5 cm. Folding struts are easy to remove.
- Exceptional venting options, including end vent “windows.”
- The fly is made with 20D 100% silicone-coated ripstop high tenacity polyester (5000mm+) for strong, durable, and sag-free performance.
- The floor is made with 30D 100% silicone-coated ripstop nylon 6,6 (5000mm+) for enhanced durability, so that you do not need a groundsheet in most conditions.
- Premium components: carbon fiber struts, DAC stakes, YKK zippers, Tarptent UltraPE cording, magnetic door ties.
- Fits sleeping pads up to 25 in / 63.5cm wide, and users up to 6 ft 8 in / 203 cm.
- Double-walled with mesh and solid interior options. Dual doors and vestibules.
- Pitches fly first to keep the interior dry when setting up or taking down in the rain.
- Easy and fast 4 stake pitch, with a rectangular footprint.
- Packs to under 12 in / 30.5 cm. Folding struts are easy to remove and pack separately.
- Large and adjustable high and low venting options, including end vent “windows.”
- Integrated interior pockets and overhead clips.
- Low fly edge blocks wind and rain splashes.
- Vestibules can expand with the use of extra stakes (guylines included).
- Vestibules can completely roll back for views and ventilation.
- The interior is protected from overhead rain when the fly doors are open.
- Trekking poles can be orientated tip-up or handle-up with optional adapters and can be angled to widen doorways.
- Excellent storm performance due to low drag shape, small panel sizes, and balanced tension lines.
- Steep walls shed snow.
- 6 in / 15.2 cm high bathtub floor gives excellent weather protection.
- Fly and interior can both be set up independently, and the fly can be half rolled back for views and ventilation.
- Seam sealing kit included at no extra cost.
You will need: Two trekking poles OR two substitute poles.
General:
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- Sleeps: 2
- Seasons: 3+
Typical Weight: 43.95 oz / 1246 g (with solid interior, struts, stakes, and bags)
Minimum Weight: 39.35 oz / 1116 g (with solid interior, using trekking poles as struts; no bags or stakes)
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- Dipole 2 DW Fly, fully corded with apex guylines: 22.05 oz / 625 g
- Apex lines, when separated from the fly: 0.4 oz / 11 g each (2 per fly)
- Dipole 2 DW Mesh Interior: 17.45 / 495 g
- Dipole 2 DW Solid Interior: 17.3 oz / 490 g
- 21-inch foldable carbon fiber struts: 0.8 oz / 23 g each (struts fold to 12in / 30.5cm)
- Stakes: Four 7.88-inch aluminum DAC J stakes: 0.55 oz / 16 g (each) | 2.2 oz / 62 g (total)
- Stake Bag: 0.2 oz / 6 g
- Tent Bag: 0.6 oz / 17 g
- Dipole 2 DW Fly, fully corded with apex guylines: 22.05 oz / 625 g
Dimensions:
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- Interior Height: 45 in / 109 cm
- Floor Width (reverse tapered): 62 in ends, 52 in center / 1.57 m ends, 1.32 m center
- Floor Length: 86 in / 2.18m cm (fully useable)
- Packed size: 12 in x 5.5 in / 30.5 cm x 14 cm
Materials/Components:
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- Fly Material: 20D nano ripstop 100% silicone coated polyester rated to over 5,000mm hydrostatic head, forest green
- Floor Material: 30D double ripstop 100% silicone coated nylon 66 rated to over 5,000mm hydrostatic head, black
- Fly Zippers: YKK #3 Aquaguard waterproof
- Mesh: 15D nylon no-see-um mesh
- Solid Fabric: Breathable and windproof 15D double ripstop polyester
- Guyline/Cording: 2.5mm reflective sheath with UHMWPE core.
- Struts: Two 21 in / 53.3 cm Easton® 3.9 carbon fiber (fold to 12 in / 30.5 cm)
Does this tent require seam sealing?
- Yes, this tent utilizes 100% silicone-coated fabrics, which require seam-sealing with the included kit. Please read our buyer’s guide section on seam-sealing for more information and guides.
Do I need trekking poles?
- Yes, or we have substitute poles that are available for purchase separately.
Does this tent accommodate tall people?
- We recommend this tent for people up to 6 ft 8 in / 203 cm.
Is this tent stuffable?
- Yes, the struts are easily packed separately, and the fly and interior are fully stuffable.
Are there additional tie out points for extra staking?
- Yes, this tent comes with apex lines pre-attached, and there are tie out points at the top of each end strut and along the perimeter hem.
Which interior type should I get?
- The full solid interior is recommended for colder conditions. Solid interiors block wind and trap warm air, but obscure the view from inside the tent.
- The mesh interior is recommended for warm and/or humid conditions. Mesh interiors allow for maximum ventilation, which helps minimize condensation. The mesh is also transparent and allows you to see out of the tent.
Can this tent be freestanding?
- No, this tent is a non-freestanding trekking pole tent.
Do I need a groundsheet?
- Probably not. 30D sil-nylon is very durable compared to most ultralight floor materials, and in most conditions, a groundsheet is just additional weight. A groundsheet is recommended for use on highly abrasive and/or sharp ground, such as on sandstone or when pitching on sharp rocks/sticks.
How do I avoid condensation?
- ALL tents suffer from condensation in the right/wrong conditions but there are steps you can take to limit it. Try to avoid camping overnight in cool, damp environments such as river valleys, meadows, marshes and next to water. If possible, choose an elevated campsite with a bit of a breeze and preferably under a tree canopy. Please refer to the Choosing a Better Campsite video to better understand how to avoid condensation.
1 review for Dipole 2 DW
Dipole 2 DW
Price range: $439.00 through $479.00
S.A. (verified owner) –
To start off, I haven’t yet used the tent in a camping situation but can speak to the pitch and function of the tent.
This tent has several major benefits that helped me choose it over an X-Mid 2p.
1) more comfortable height for head and feet when laying down, or leaning on a pack at a 45° angle.
2) I’m 5’8″ and occasionally camp with my gf who is 5’2″. We both would have so much room in this tent using our 25″*72″ sleeping pads.
3) great ventilation with head and foot vents.
4) Really strong when guyed out on the apex and on the carbon struts.
5) symmetrical design is really cool
6) I prefer the space allocation of the peak height in the center rather than offset. This is personal preference, so it’s hard to say what you prefer.
7) useful pockets.
Overall, I’m eager to take it on a trip this fall!
The pitch is a bit tricky, and you might prefer keeping the poles perpendicular to the ground instead of angled. This helped me achieve better tension. I’ll have to keep trying more in the yard.