The Tarptent Double Rainbow Li is a 2-person ultralight tent that departs from typical trekking-pole-only designs with a single carbon arch pole 7.8 mm in diameter — this makes it semi-freestanding rather than requiring the precise pole placement of pure trekking-pole shelters, though trekking poles can still be used as a supplement. The DCF fly, rated at an 8000 mm water column, is one of the more resistant figures in this weight class, and the seams come factory-taped, removing the need for user sealing before the first trip.
Total weight of 840 g drops to 758 g in the minimum configuration, working out to around 420 g per person — a very low figure for a 2-person tent. Two side vestibules at 0.87 m² each give both occupants room for gear, and total living space (inner plus vestibules) reaches 3.71 m². Two interior pockets hold small items, pitching needs six DAC J aluminum stakes, and an optional footprint is available. A 3-season rating fits typical trekking conditions outside of winter.
Specifications
Color
Green
Tent Type
Single-hoop
Season Rating
3-season
Intended Use
Backpacking, Ultralight, Thru-hiking
Freestanding
Semi-freestanding
Wall Construction
Hybrid
Setup Type
Pitch fly first
Packaged Weight
1.85 lb (840 g)
Minimum Weight
1.67 lb (758 g)
Packed Size ( Length x Diameter )
16.1 x 5.1 in (41 x 13 cm)
Floor Area
2.84 m2
Floor Dimensions ( Length x Width )
7.3 x 4.2 ft (224 x 127 cm)
Peak Height
3.5 ft (107 cm)
Capacity
2
Number of Vestibules
2
Vestibule Area (total)
0.87 m2
Number of Doors
2
Number of Poles
2
Pole Material
Carbon fiber
Pole Diameter
0.31 in (7.8 mm)
Trekking Pole Compatible
✓
Fly Material
DCF (Dyneema Composite Fabric)
Fly Coating
DCF/Dyneema
Floor Coating
DCF/Dyneema
Floor Type
Bathtub floor
Bathtub Height
5.1 in (13 cm)
Water Column - Fly
314.96 in (8000 mm)
Seam Sealing
Factory taped seams
Guy Lines Included
✓
Stake Count (included)
6
Stake Type
DAC J aluminum
Interior Pockets
2
Door Type
D-door
Zipper Type
YKK
Footprint Available Separately
✓
Weight per Person f(x)
14.8 oz (420 g)
Minimum Weight per Person f(x)
13.4 oz (379 g)
Floor Area per Person f(x)
1.42 m2
Total Living Space f(x)
3.71 m2
Vestibule to Floor Ratio f(x)
31 %
Space Efficiency f(x)
3.38 m2/kg
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Weight
Lighter than average· mainstream zone 2.25–5.94 lb· ranked 53 of 354