Tarptent RAINBOW Li

The RAINBOW Li is a one-person single-wall DCF shelter built around a single carbon-fiber arch pole (Easton Syclone or 3.9 Carbon), pitched semi-freestanding but also compatible with trekking poles for hikers who'd rather not carry a dedicated pole. Packed weight of 821 g falls to a minimum trail weight of 633 g once the stuff sack and extra stakes are set aside — a wide gap that reflects how much of the packaged weight sits in accessories rather than the shelter itself. The DCF fly is rated above 8,000 mm HH, while the 15D ripstop nylon floor uses a silicone/polyurethane coating rated to 4,000 mm, and seams are factory-taped throughout. A single door and vestibule keep the design simple, and an optional clip-in liner is available for hikers who want extra condensation management on humid nights. Six DAC J-stakes and two interior pockets round out a shelter aimed at solo ultralight hikers who want arch-pole convenience and DCF's weight savings without giving up trekking-pole compatibility entirely.