Any experience with modern Tarptent tents?
11-11-20, 06:23 AM
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Our Mesh Inner Tents are a simple, highly versatile option for use in dry, warm conditions. Used alone, their full mesh walls provide not only maximum airiness and protection from flying and crawling insects, but also 360° views.The Mesh Inner Tents can also be used with the outer tents of their complement models (Akto; Allak; Anjan & Anjan GT 2 & 3; Enan; Nallo & Nallo GT 2, 3, & 4; Nammatj & Nammatj GT 2 & 3; Niak; Rogen; Soulo; Staika; and Unna)
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11-11-20, 06:46 AM
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https://hilleberg.com/eng/shelters/mesh-inner-tents/
Looks like its some models, not all.
Looks like its some models, not all.
Just to be clear, I was referring to my decision not to pursue a Tarptent Protrail due to reports of it not being ideal for colder climes.
I was initially attracted to their low weight and small backdown size fitting a bike packing fork cage (https://bikepacking.com/gear/salsa-a...-anything-bag/ )
I'm currently well served by two very warm Macpac tents that have an enviable reputation for robustness and longevity albeit not the lightest.
Thanks for the link though as its been some time since I looked at the Hilleberg pages and I enjoyed the squiz
11-11-20, 08:10 AM
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In the Antipodes, the Protrail gets some negative press for being great in summer but too cool for the other seasons.
A shame as it can pack very small and was very interesting to bike packers in this neck of the woods.
It seems anecdotally that the Double Rainbow gets over all the best press by trail walkers and bike packers hereabouts when it comes to discussing Tarptent products.
I was initially keen on the Protrail as a potential upgrade to my Macpac Microlite but hearing the word "drafty" bandied about put me off.
A shame as it can pack very small and was very interesting to bike packers in this neck of the woods.
It seems anecdotally that the Double Rainbow gets over all the best press by trail walkers and bike packers hereabouts when it comes to discussing Tarptent products.
I was initially keen on the Protrail as a potential upgrade to my Macpac Microlite but hearing the word "drafty" bandied about put me off.
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11-11-20, 08:54 AM
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My Contrail, the predecessor to the Protrail, does fine in the Rocky Mountain winters. See the photo, way back in post #6. It can be pitched low and sealed up, but some ventilation is preferred. (If you've ever had to wait for the sun to hit an iced-up tent zipper when you have to get out and pee in the morning, you'll know why.)
Many I've spoken to share your enthusiasm for the Double Rainbow.
I see they have now come out with an extra light version (Cuben Fibre?).
A little transparent for my aesthetic tastes but maybe the weight savings make up for that.
I won't be in the market for a new tent I imagine till the Covid is under some sort of control and work picks up.
Luckily I enjoy both my current tents and whilst they will never win too many points on low weight, both are capable shelters and wild weather doesn't faze me when I'm in them.
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I was specifically looking for a tent with a good size vestibule.
I have one with a bigger vestibule, but that one takes up a lot more ground space and can be harder to fit into some spots.
11-11-20, 08:22 PM
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In the Antipodes, the Protrail gets some negative press for being great in summer but too cool for the other seasons.
A shame as it can pack very small and was very interesting to bike packers in this neck of the woods.
It seems anecdotally that the Double Rainbow gets over all the best press by trail walkers and bike packers hereabouts when it comes to discussing Tarptent products.
I was initially keen on the Protrail as a potential upgrade to my Macpac Microlite but hearing the word "drafty" bandied about put me off.
A shame as it can pack very small and was very interesting to bike packers in this neck of the woods.
It seems anecdotally that the Double Rainbow gets over all the best press by trail walkers and bike packers hereabouts when it comes to discussing Tarptent products.
I was initially keen on the Protrail as a potential upgrade to my Macpac Microlite but hearing the word "drafty" bandied about put me off.
I'm looking at getting a Tarptent Scarp 1 as my winter tent.
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11-11-20, 08:56 PM
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The Macpac Microlite is a good tent. Bit heavy these days but very good in poor weather. There's a reason it's been basically unchanged for nearly 20 years. I have it's lighter cousin the Macpac Sololite. Not quite as robust and certainly not as warm but I sleep warm so it hasn't been a problem.
I'm looking at getting a Tarptent Scarp 1 as my winter tent.
I'm looking at getting a Tarptent Scarp 1 as my winter tent.
A bit roomier than the Sololite? Looks good.
Having gone home early my last couple attempts at touring due to poor weather (microlite gives me claustrophobia after a couple of days trapped inside), I've vowed to accept the extra weight of my Minaret, for my next tour in order to see out any "too many days of inclement weather" in luxury.
I'm not a wet weather rider, if I can at all help it.
12-04-20, 11:44 PM
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I spotted in a local bushwalking forum that Tarptent has recently produced the cuban fibre (Dyneema) version of the Protrail.
https://www.tarptent.com/product/protrail-li/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyneema_Composite_Fabric
Complements the Double Rainbow version I mentioned above somewhere
https://www.tarptent.com/product/double-rainbow-li/
https://www.tarptent.com/product/protrail-li/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyneema_Composite_Fabric
Complements the Double Rainbow version I mentioned above somewhere
https://www.tarptent.com/product/double-rainbow-li/
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I'd like a DCF tent but I have certain issues with buying one. Our dollar is worth less than the US$, shipping is expensive and there would be tax on top. Basically for anything priced in US$ it costs me double. A DCF tent is outside my tent budget.
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