Tarptent Scarp 2

The Tarptent Scarp 2 is a semi-freestanding, semi-geodesic double-wall tent for two, built around a single DAC aluminium arch pole (9.3 mm) and pitched fly-first. At 1573 g packed (1276 g minimum trail weight, about 787 g per person), it sits in the 'sturdy 3-season' bracket rather than the ultralight end — the extended 3-season rating and optional crossing poles (not included as standard here) point toward a shelter meant to handle more than calm summer nights. Both fly and floor are 30D ripstop nylon rated to 5000 mm, a solid waterproofing spec, but unlike some silicone-coated shelters this one requires the user to seal the seams themselves before first use — a detail worth budgeting time for. Two doors, two vestibules, and two vents (peak and door) support decent airflow for a double-wall design, and reflective guylines help with nighttime visibility around camp. It suits two hikers or a hiker and dog wanting genuine stability and space (2.9 m² floor) over the lightest possible pack weight, particularly for mountaineering-adjacent or shoulder-season trips where a semi-freestanding pitch and optional 4-season upgrade matter.