Your order includes:
- Dipole 2+ Li tent body
- Two 21-inch foldable Easton® carbon fiber struts
- Four 7.88-inch / 20 cm aluminum DAC J stakes
- Tent Bag
- Stake Bag
- DCF patch kit
Note: We recently updated this product name from ‘2’ to ‘2+’ to better reflect the tent’s size and to match the naming used by other tents of a similar size.
The patented Dipole 2+ Li offers unparalleled interior volume in a compact package. With space for exceptionally tall people and unique features such as end windows, it is ideal for those who want the ultimate 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 a double-walled tent? Have a look at the StratoSpire 2 Li
Need a one-person tent? Check out the Dipole 1+ Li
Key Features:
- Easy and fast 4 stake fly first pitching. Rectangular footprint.
- Exceptional venting options, including end vent “windows” with storm flaps.
- Fits users up to 6 ft 8 in / 203 cm.
- Single walled with a partial solid interior and condensation liner options. Dual doors and vestibules.
- Packs to under 12 in / 30.5 cm. Folding struts are easy to remove.
- Made with Dyneema® Composite Fabric (DCF) and fully factory seam taped.
- Premium components: carbon fiber struts, DAC stakes, YKK zippers, Tarptent UltraPE cording, magnetic door ties.
- Fits sleeping pads up to 28 in / 71cm wide.
- Pitches fly first to keep the interior dry when setting up or taking down in the rain.
- Partial solid interior blocks cold winds while maintaining views and ventilation.
- Optional clip-in liner provides double wall like condensation management.
- Easy and fast 4 stake pitch, with a rectangular footprint.
- Packs to under 12 in / 30.5 cm. Folding struts are easy to remove.
- Dual doors and vestibules.
- Large and adjustable high and low venting options, including end “windows” with storm flaps.
- 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.
You will need: Two trekking poles OR two substitute poles.
General:
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- Sleeps: 2+
- Seasons: 3
Minimum Weight: 25.55 oz / 724 g (DCF 0.96 floor using a second set of trekking poles in place of struts, no stakes or bags)
Typical Weight: 31.35 oz / 889 g (Nylon floor with struts, stakes, and bags)
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- Dipole 2 Li tent body, nylon floor: 26.85 oz / 761 g
- Dipole 2 Li tent body, DCF 0.96 floor: 25.55 oz / 724 g
- Two 21″ folding end struts: 0.8 oz / 21.5 g each (1.6 oz / 44 g total) [can be replaced by a pair of trekking poles]
- Tent Bag: 0.5 oz / 15 g
- Stake Bag: 0.2 oz / 6 g
- Stakes: Four 7.88-inch aluminum DAC J stakes: 0.55 oz / 16g (each) | 2.2 oz / 62 g (total)
Dimensions:
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- Height (adjustable) : 44 in / 112 cm – 48 in / 122 cm
- Length : 86 in / 218 cm
- Width (reverse tapered) : 58 in ends, 50 in center / 147 cm ends, 127 cm center
- Vestibule area: 9.46 sq ft each side; 18.92 sq ft / 1.76 sq m total
- Packed size in tent bag (adjustable): 12 in x 5.5 in / 33 cm x 14 cm
Materials:
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- Fly material: Dyneema® Composite Fabric 0.55 (CT1E.08), rated to over 8,000mm hydrostatic head, made in USA, olive green
- Nylon floor material: 15D quadruple ripstop, silicone and polyether urethane (Sil/PeU) coated nylon 6.6 rated to over 4,000mm hydrostatic head, dark grey
- DCF floor material: Dyneema® Composite Fabric 0.96 (CT2k.18), rated to over 20,000mm hydrostatic head, made in USA, olive green
- Fly zippers: YKK #3 Aquaguard waterproof
- Mesh: 15D nylon no-see-um mesh
- Solid fabric: Breathable and windproof 10D ripstop nylon
- Folding Struts: Easton® carbon fiber (7mm), made in USA
- Stakes: Four 7.88-inch aluminum DAC J stakes
Does this tent require seam sealing?
- No, this tent is fully waterproof from the factory.
Do I need trekking poles?
- Yes, or we have substitute poles that are available for purchase separately.
Is this tent stuffable?
- We highly recommend folding and/or rolling the tent and not stuffing it to extend the Dyneema® fabric lifespan, but the struts are easily packed separately.
Are there any 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.
Does this Tarptent accommodate tall people?
- Yes, the full 86in / 2.18m floor length is usable as the end walls are vertical. We recommend this tent for people up to 6 ft 8 in / 203 cm.
Can this tent be freestanding?
- No, this tent is a non-freestanding trekking pole tent.
Do I need a groundsheet?
- Maybe. Use of a groundsheet depends on the ground conditions and floor type selected. Our 15D nylon floors are more durable than 0.96 Dyneema® composite fabric, but both are reasonably tough and do not usually require a groundsheet. A groundsheet is recommended for use on highly abrasive and/or sharp ground, such as on sandstone or when pitching on sharp rocks. 0.96 Dyneema® is more prone to both punctures and abrasion than nylon, and regular use of a groundsheet can greatly extend the lifespan of Dyneema® floors in moderately abrasive environments.
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.
The Dipole 2 Li was launched in November 2022
An incomplete history of the updates it has received is below.
Version 2026-08 (August 2026)
- Name updated to 2+ to better reflect size
Version 2025-09 (September 2025)
- Minor updates to the condensation gutter tensioning system
- Updated to use Tarptent UltraPE cording
Version 2024-10 (October 2024)
- Added a woven floor option
Version 2024-03 (March 2024)
- Added a woven floor option
- Added velcro tabs to window flaps for extra security
- Improved above door vent style
- Added across door buckles
- Improved floor corner and condensation gutter tensioning system
- Added interior loops for a liner
Version 2022-11 (November 2022)
9 reviews for Dipole 2+ Li
Dipole 2+ Li
Price range: $699.00 through $799.00
AD Star (verified owner) –
Great Space, purchased Dipole 2 Li the moment the page went live.
Set up in backyard, spent 5 nights in it our of 7. Great tent. Spacious. 1.8 lbs on my hang scale (with 9″ stakes in the bag). At 50″ inches across the floor, 2 25″ pads DO fit just fine. I had a Nemo Tensor AND Therm MAX rectangle set at the same time just to make sure. Just missed an earlier rain storm and only have had 12mph breezes since getting the tent. Very stable so far. The shape is quite hex like. The mild wind seems to flow around the tent with no billowing so far. Very comfortable to be in.
The last thought – “the pain of the price fades over time with the pleasure experienced”.
Henry – Well Done!!!
Justin (verified owner) –
Impressed with room-to-weight and ventilation. Spent night with 2 people in 25 degree low temps, 30 deg highs with snow, and winds around 20mph – zero issues at all. Really liked the head & foot vent/windows.
Jeff (verified owner) –
I love my Dipole 2 li. I previously owned a zpacks duplex with the flex option. It’s a good tent but lacks head and foot space that leads to the condensation inside getting our bags wet. The Dipole’s design is brilliant and gives you a huge amount of head space. If the zpacks were hotel room, the diploe is a suite. I had some trouble pitching it correctly the first time and I thought a seam was sewn incorrectly. Nope, it was me. I checked the video and saw my mistake and pitched it perfectly the second time in a matter of minutes. Can’t say enough good things about this tent. One more thing, I purchased this when they had 12 feet of snow on the ground and had lost power at their headquarters. They still got it to me in 7 days. Incredible customer service
Leeanne Ford –
When will u have the dipole tent 2 back in stock and how much would it be to send to uk
Lionel (verified owner) –
Awesome tent!
I’m not an ultralighter, but this gives me the possibility of packing more comfort items, while itself remains a four stake place!
Truly impressed by the ingenious design!
If there’s a con,.. well it can be pitched handles up, but to get a perfect pitch, tips up is better.
appycat (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this tent! Used it for 21 nights on the JMT, plus 3 shakedown hikes…never once regretted spending the money on this tent.
It is HUGE!!! The group I hiked with ended up nicknaming it the Taj because this thing is a palace. There were multiple days that we would get to camp just ahead of a thunderstorm, set the Taj up, and 3 or 4 of us would jump in and play cards while we waited for the storm to pass. With all this amazing space, you did need to find spots big enough for it to fit. While I did need to get a little creative a couple of times, I never had a problem finding a spot big enough.
The interior space in the Dipole 2 li is massive. I love the vertical walls on all 4 sides. It’s nice for such a light tent to not have the wall anywhere near your face while sleeping, or your foot box to be touching getting wet. There is so much open space that I am able to stand up to put my pants on! (Of course I’m bent at the waist, but I’m still standing)The storage is pretty minimal compared to all the pockets that freestanding tents come with these days, but I wasn’t complaining. I did string a piece of guyline across the top to hang little things or dry out my socks. The windows on the head & foot ends are probably one of my favorite features! I loved being able to look out and see the stars or the way the moon reflects off the mountain tops. Only times I had issues with condensation, everyone in their doublewalled tents did too, so that couldn’t have been helped. But, unless the tent is pitched perfectly, the condensation didn’t always roll down to the intended drain areas. We waited out several thunderstorms while on trail and never did the tent leak. I did have water get under it a couple of times, but nothing came through. No need for a footprint, the floor is very durable…but, I do wish I had at least brough a piece of polycro. I did get tired of rolling it up every morning and my hands getting nasty from wiping mud off.
This thing is bomber in the wind. Someone in our group had their semi freestanding tent snap a pole in the wind, others flapped around. My Dipole 2 when fully staked and guyed out barely moved.
I have only a couple of issues…It can be a little finicky to set up, but I feel like that’s most non freestanding tents. My best pitches of the tent were honestly when I had it fully guyed out. But I was able to set it up on rock using the little rock/big rock method and it held great! Also, my tent came missing seam tape over one of the Velcro strips for the window. Not a big deal, I put a piece of DCF repair tape on it, but if I hadn’t noticed it before we got caught in rain it would have definitely leaked.
After sleeping in this tent for almost a month, would I buy this again? Absolutely!!!
Craig Smith (verified owner) –
After using the Zpacks Duplex and Triplex I was fed up and almost suffering from a form of PTSD about my footbox pushing out the bathtub floor past the canopy edge and getting soaked in rain/snow storms. I am a solid 6’2″ male and generally require a “2 person” tent for adequate space and length – often sleeping on an angle to avoid pressing against the tent bathtub floors/walls. After doing several “upgrades”, ie: more stakes and guy-outs I knew there had to be something better. On my quest for a better tent I was very close to purchasing the Dursten X Mid Pro 2, but had concerns with it’s large exposed sidewalls and storm worthiness requiring 10+ stakes to keep a stable pitch. THEN I discovered Tarptent! Where have you been all these years? I was immediately drawn to the Dipole with its unique design and NO possibility of the bathtub floor being pushed out past the canopy and getting soaked. By nature of this design you can push out against ANY of the four walls and stay dry. PLUS the WINDOWS! I have used this tent on all of my trips this past year (2024) except one. It has performed very well and the space inside the tent is HUGE for a “2 person” – it can actually comfortably fit 2 adults with adequate space and headroom (I would say for a person up to 6’6″ or so)! Some other WONDERFUL BENEFITS you cannot find in other 2 person UL tents: Only 4 stakes required for a stable pitch (8 stakes make it very storm worthy). A lightweight clip-in liner is available keeping the inside accumulating moisture from dripping on you, which with this tent is far less than the other tents because of the excellent ventilation i.e., the windows. Tall vertical wall space ALL AROUND the tent. After a learning curve for setup (and most UL tents are finicky enough to require this), this tent sets up FAST, AND accommodates different types of unlevel terrain but still maintains a taut pitch. Again the “windows”! They provide incredible ventilation and unobstructed views from all four sides of the tent, but still keep you out of the weather and away from the bugs. All this at under 2 lbs! LOVE, LOVE this tent! Thank you Henry and your design team!
Craig Smith
Yair Kellner –
Tarp tent Dipole 2
Many moons and sunrises ago I spent my first night in a tent, at age 5, on my first ‘big’ overnight hike…
Since then, I’ve slept in many different tents of various designs and make all over the world , from polar and arctic expeditions to mountains, forests, rivers and wilderness areas, and have come to recognise a good design ( and yes, the opposite) and quality brands. In 2010 I was introduced to the Tarp Tent ‘Moment’ model- version 1- ( tip of the old Akubra to Franco Darioli) – and for almost 16 years , and counting, this tent has been my go to for sea kayaking expeditions world wide, winter snowshoe and ski outing, and anywhere in between- and aside from some wear n tear- it still functions well and is testimony to Henry Shires beautiful designs, a magical blend of form and function, and quality build. Just on a year ago I got the Dipole 2 Li- (with optional carbon poles) and its been used pretty much on a daily basis – again, in many terrains, seasons, and conditions- and its been wonderful – roomy, fast to pitch, stable in wind and cozy in rain and cold. Another winner from Henry and the Tarp Tent team. Highly recommended.
Mac –
I bought the dipole a few years ago for the JMT and it worked great for two people. This year I really got to test it on the CT. We had rain, hail and wind regularly. Overall, I was really impressed with how the dipole performed with two people and all of our gear inside. There was condensation with the rain but we were able to dry the tent out quickly once the sun came out.