Your order includes:
- Double Rainbow DW Li fly
- Double Rainbow DW Li partial solid interior
- Your choice of pole set type
- Six 6.38-inch / 16.2 cm aluminum DAC J stakes
- Stake bag
- Tent bag
- Freestanding kit
- Emergency pole splint
- DCF patch kit
The Double Rainbow DW Li is the double-wall version of our patented and multi-award-winning Double Rainbow Li. Designed for versatility and simplicity and at just over two pounds this tent is ideal for an overnight trip or a thru-hike of the PCT.
Looking for something less expensive and more durable? Check out the Double Rainbow DW in sil-poly.
Don’t need a double wall? Have a look at the lighter Double Rainbow Li
Going solo? Have a look at the Rainbow Li
Key Features:
- Fits users up to 6 ft 6 in / 1.98 cm and two long wide pads.
- Double-walled with fly-first pitching and an interior-only setup options.
- Trekking poles can be used to make this tent freestanding or under the top crossing pole for additional structural support in wind or under snow load.
- “Porch mode” provides a large covered space in front of doors, perfect for cooking or staying out of the sun/rain.
- Made with Dyneema® Composite Fabric (DCF) and fully factory seam taped.
- Premium components: Tarptent carbon fiber or DAC poles, DAC stakes, YKK zippers, Tarptent UltraPE cording, magnetic door ties
- Fits two sleeping pads up to 25 in / 63.5 cm wide, and users up to 6 ft 6 in / 1.98 cm.
- Standard arch poles pack to 16 in / 40.6 cm, short poles pack to 12 in / 30.5 cm.
- Fast and stable 6 stake fly first pitch.
- Large and adjustable high and low venting options.
- Can be made freestanding with the use of two trekking poles.*
- Four integrated interior pockets and overhead clips. Optional gear loft.
- Vestibules can completely roll back for views and ventilation.
- Low fly edge blocks wind and rain splashes.
- “Porch mode” provides a large covered space in front of doors, perfect for cooking or staying out of the sun/rain.
- Trekking poles can be used under the top crossing pole for additional structural support in high wind or under snow load.
*Please note that the Double Rainbow requires at least 55 in / 140 cm trekking poles to become free-standing. Best with 57 in / 145 cm poles. Trekking pole tip extenders can extend trekking poles as short as 50 in / 127 cm.
General:
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- Sleeps: 2
- Seasons: 3+
Minimum Weight: 33.7 oz / 955 g (carbon pole set; no stakes or bags)
Typical Weight: 37.8 oz / 1072 g (carbon pole set; including all stakes, bags, and freestanding kit)
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- Double Rainbow DW Li fly: 11.55 oz / 327 g
- Double Rainbow DW Li interior: 17.55 oz / 498
- Pole sets:
- Carbon Fiber (7.8mm): Tarptent 7.8mm carbon fiber arch pole: 3.75 oz / 106 g + carbon fiber top strut: 0.85 oz / 24 g = 4.6 oz / 130 g
- Carbon Fiber (7.8mm) (Short): Tarptent 7.8mm carbon fiber arch pole: 3.9 oz / 111 g + carbon fiber top strut: 0.85 oz / 24 g = 4.75 oz / 135 g
- Aluminum (9.3): DAC NFL 9.3 arch pole: 6.7 oz / 190 g + DAC NFL 8.7 aluminum top strut: 1.1 oz / 31 g = 7.8 oz / 221 g
- Aluminum (10.65mm): DAC PL 10.65 arch pole: 8 oz / 227 g + DAC NFL 8.7 aluminum top strut: 1.1 oz / 31 g = 9.1 oz / 258 g
- Tent bag: 0.7 oz / 20 g
- Stake bag: 0.2 oz / 5 g
- Stakes: Six 6.38-inch aluminum DAC J stakes: 0.45 oz / 13g (each) = 2.7 oz / 77 g (total)
- Freestanding Kit: 0.5 oz / 14 g
- Kit contents: Two trekking pole handle adapters + two trekking pole tip pockets + two 8 in / 20 cm pieces of cording
Dimensions:
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- Interior Height: 40 in / 102 cm
- Floor Width: 50 in / 127 cm
- Floor Length: 88 in / 224 cm
- Packed size:
- Standard poles: 16 in x 6.5 in / 43 cm x 16.5 cm
- Short poles: 12 in x 7 in / 30.5 cm x 17.8 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
- Fly Zippers: YKK #3 Aquaguard waterproof
- Mesh: 15D nylon no-see-um mesh
- Solid Fabric: Breathable and windproof 15D ripstop polyester
- Guyline/Cording: Tarptent UltraPE cording
- Arch Poles:
- DAC NFL 9.3: 9.3mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
- DAC PL 10.65: 10.65mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
- Tarptent 7.8mm Carbon Fiber: 7.8mm diameter carbon fiber tubes with carbon fiber inserts
- Folding Cross Struts:
- Easton® 3.9 carbon fiber: 7mm diameter carbon fiber composite, made in USA
- (short pole set) Tarptent 7.8mm Carbon Fiber: 7.8mm diameter carbon fiber tubes with carbon fiber inserts
- DAC NFL 8.7: 8.7mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
Does this tent require seam sealing?
- No, this tent is fully waterproof from the factory.
Do I need trekking poles?
- No, but trekking poles can be used to make it freestanding or to provide additional structural support.
Can this tent be freestanding?
- Yes, two trekking poles or substitute poles can be used to make it freestanding.
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 pole set is easily packed separately.
Are there additional tie-out points for extra staking?
- Yes, there are additional pullouts on the arch sleeve and along the side seams.
Does this tent accommodate tall people?
- We recommend this tent for people up to 6 ft 6 in / 1.98m
Which pole type should I choose?
- Our carbon fiber poles are exceptionally light but are the most flexible of our pole options due to their smaller diameter. They are great for moderate conditions where weight is a priority over wind performance. Due to their brittleness, carbon fiber poles have lower durability than aluminum.
- DAC 9.3 NFL poles are heavier but also much stiffer and a bit stronger than our carbon fiber poles due to their larger diameter. We recommend DAC 9.3 poles for most users as they are a good balance of weight, stiffness, and durability. Aluminum poles have much better durability than carbon fiber poles due to their bend-before-break characteristic.
- DAC 10.65 PL poles are the heaviest, but also the stiffest and strongest poles we offer. They are recommended for users who expect extreme wind or snow loading.
Do I need a groundsheet?
- Maybe. Use of a groundsheet depends on the ground conditions and floor type selected. Our 15D quadruple ripstop nylon floors are more durable than most ultralight tent floor options, but a groundsheet is recommended for use on highly abrasive and/or sharp ground, such as on sandstone or when pitching on sharp rocks.
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 DCF Double Rainbow DW Li is new for 2026, but the Double Rainbow design dates back to 2006.
Double Rainbow DW Li
Price range: $734.00 through $749.00
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