Sleeps One – TARPTENTS FOR YOUR SOLO ADVENTURE
Need or want to get away from it all? Or just want your own space after a long day hiking with friends and family? We offer 9 great SOLO tents that are the among the lightest on the market.
AEON Li
$535
A just over 1 pound and updated for 2020, the single pole Aeon Li is a joy to use and to carry. Single wall, single pole, and made with Dyneema®, it packs to 14 in (36 cm) and is perfect for any minimalist adventure including thru-hiking, bikepacking, packrafting, and backpacking.
BOWFIN 1S
$324
The Bowfin 1S (“Stargazer”), new for 2019, offers the fly first setup storm protection and simplicity of the Moment DW, and adds full interior only setup. Partial solid wall interior adds splash protection and cold wind blocking at sleeping level. Free-standing, double side entrance, and double wall, you can perch this sanctuary and sleep comfortably just about anywhere.
MOMENT DW
$325-$506
Updated for 2019, the Moment DW is the marriage of elegance, simplicity, and performance. With 2 stakes and less than 1 minute, the Moment DW is up and ready for the elements. This is the best choice when comfort, quick set-up, and weather protection are your main priorities. We bet it will be your go-to tent for years to come.
NOTCH
$314-$439
Updated for 2020, the patented Notch is our lightest non-Dyneema double-wall shelter. This tent is ideal for trekking pole users who want the extra protection from condensation, without an excessive cost in weight. Simple and sturdy, the Notch gives you the security you need in a wide range of conditions.
NOTCH Li
$539-$619
The Notch Li is our lightest shelter. Made with Dyneema®, this tent is ideal for trekking pole users who want the ultimate lightweight and protection. Simple and sturdy, double wall, and double door, the Notch Li gives you the freedom and security you want for a wide range of conditions.
PROTRAIL
$229-$250
Our most popular solo shelter, the ProTrail is the best tent for thru-hiking, bikepacking, or any trip where every gram/ounce is important. For day in and day out on the trail, the ProTrail’s lightning fast set-up and packability make it the perfect ultralight companion. Equally as competent as a bike-packing tent!
PROTRAIL Li
$499-$525
New for 2020, the ProTrail Li is our simplest, lightest, and least expensive Dyneema® shelter. It is ideal for trekking pole users who want the ultimate lightweight and protection. Elegant and sturdy, the ProTrail Li will fit the confines of any pack and gives you the freedom and security you want for a wide range of conditions.
RAINBOW
starting at $269
A solo version of our most popular shelter, the Double Rainbow. We haven’t encountered a solo shelter with more useable space on the market! An exceptional balance of strength, spaciousness, and value, the Rainbow is ideal for people who want a light tent with a large living space.
SCARP 1
$339-$489
A weather-proof pod with low fly edges, double walls, and generous living space –you’ll sleep warm, dry, and secure whether pitching on Mt. Rainier or biking across the Scottish Highlands. The optional crossing poles give the Scarp 1 even more muscle to stand against harsh weather conditions, making it our strongest Tarptent.
STRATOSPIRE 1
starting at $325
The StratoSpire 1 is our best-performing solo model across the widest range of weather conditions. Optional SideCar sleeping compartment for pets and children fits into either vestibule. The patented design of the StratoSpire 1 uses trekking poles and an unconventional design to maximize the amount of useable living space. The result is an unbelievably spacious interior, with exterior support strong enough to weather multi-day storms. It’s no wonder that the StratoSpire 1 is Tarptent Founder, Henry Shires’, favorite solo shelter.
SIDECAR
$79
Adds a fully enclosed sleeping compartment to the StratoSpire series vestibules or can be pitched separately. Fits children up to about age 12 or any dog. Dual zippers allow for entry and exit out through the vestibule or through the StratoSpire interior.
Sleeps Two – TARPTENT FOR TWO?
Double your pleasure with these great Tarptents that sleep two. You and your partner, you and your dog, you and your pack or just you and more room. The Double Rainbow has been the best friend to many of our customers.
DOUBLE RAINBOW
$299-$329
Updated for 2019, the award-winning Double Rainbow is our most popular, 2-person tent. Designed for versatility, this tent is ideal for people who camp in a wide variety of conditions and need an all purpose shelter for hiking, hunting, bike touring and more. Easy to setup and can be converted to freestanding with trekking poles.
DOUBLE RAINBOW Li
$649-$679
New for 2020, the patented Double Rainbow Li is our lightest arch pole supported shelter. Made with Dyneema®, this tent is ideal for users who want floor space to fit two long, wide pads. Dual side entry with dual vestibules, free standing capable with trekking poles, and hybrid double wall with optional liner, the Double Rainbow Li gives you the freedom and security you want for a wide range of conditions.
MOTRAIL
starting at $265
The MoTrail is a two-person version of the ProTrail. It offers 44% more floor space and noticeably more headroom than the ProTrail and easily fits two wide, long pads. At just over 1 lb / person, the MoTrail’s fast set-up, bug and weather protection, and packability make it a great ultralight companion for weekenders and thruhikers alike.
STRATOSPIRE 2
starting at $359
For trekking pole users, this shelter is a gem: save weight and use your trekking poles for a strong, wind and snow stable setup. The StratoSpire’s unique, patented design gives an unprecedented amount of space, perfect for extensive gear and bike storage. Optional SideCar sleeping compartment for pets and children.
STRATOSPIRE Li
$689-$709
The StratoSpire Li is our lightest and strongest two person shelter. Made with Dyneema®, this tent is ideal for trekking pole users who want the ultimate lightweight and protection. Simple and bomber, double wall, and double door, the StratoSpire Li gives you the freedom and security you want for a wide range of conditions.
Sleeps Three – THREE IS NOT A CROWD
Small families or a group of friends will enjoy our 3-person tents — or perhaps you travel with your dog and lots of gear! In any event, Tarptent is right there with you.
CLOUDBURST 3
starting at $385
Inside the Cloudburst 3, three is definitely not a crowd. With end to end useable space as well as front and back entrances, the Cloudburst 3 easily accommodates the entire crew. With the optional crossing pole, this shelter is sturdy enough to take light snow loading and doors can be fully opened for exceptional views. Revolutionize your next group expedition!
RAINSHADOW 3
$329
New for 2018, form follows function in the design of the Rainshadow 3. The simple geometry offers wide floor space with lots of leg room and head space for three. At under a pound per person, the weight to size ratio of this tent makes it easy to pack on any trip. Best of all, the front entrance can be fully opened to offer spectacular, panoramic views and excellent ventilation.
Sleeps Four – TARPTENT FOR FAMILIES
We get it, the days of thruhiking for weeks on end is a distant memory but you want to pass on your love of the outdoors with your growing family. Plenty of space and sit-up room, Tarptents have grown up with you.
HOGBACK
starting at $459
Designed by and for the hiking family, the Hogback sleeps 4 and weighs in at about 1 pound (16oz) per person, resulting in one of the lightest, most compact family tents on the market. Double-walled and strut-supported corners give the Hogback the structured space needed to ensure your family sleeps well protected.
*Freestanding means that the structure stands on its own without the need for stakes. That means at least 3 points of contact and a structure that doesn’t collapse under it’s own weight. The definition is very loose here in the U.S. — a tent can still need to be staked for wind/rain, especially to deploy the fly vestibules — whereas in Europe the definition is tighter and generally means full fabric tensioning without stakes. The classic “dome tent” (with “X” poles from corner to corner) is freestanding on both continents whereas a modified dome with extended, non-pole-supported, vestibules would not be classified as freestanding in Europe. An additional pole over the top of a dome tent would tension the vestibules and make it free-standing in Europe. For our purposes, we will use the the looser U.S. definition.