tarptent Scarp 1 Ultra

The TarpTent Scarp 1 Ultra is a solo four-season tent rated for winter expedition use — a geodesic double-wall design built from Challenge Sailcloth Ultra TNT laminate that's lighter than an equivalent silnylon tent. Total weight comes to 1247 g including stakes and accessories, while the minimum weight without extras drops to 814 g (the fly alone weighs 709 g), showing how much can realistically be shaved in a stripped-down pitch. The semi-freestanding structure relies on a single carbon Easton arch pole rather than trekking poles, and the 20D ripstop nylon floor has a 12.7 cm bathtub height rated to a 2000 mm water column — lower than the brand's lighter summer tents, a sign that a careful campsite choice matters more in heavy rain. A 2.33 m² floor with 132 cm of head-end width and two vestibules with two doors give a single occupant decent room for gear. Seams are silicone-based rather than factory-taped, the zipper is a waterproof YKK #5, and reflective guylines help with orientation in the dark. A footprint is sold separately.