Tarptent - Dipole 1 Li

I have a dipole 1 Li. I love it. I've been in cool humid and condensation has been limited when vents have been open. I'm 6'4 220lb and the single is plenty big enough. I got the dipole instead of the Durston because 1) I'm tall, the end struts make for much more usable space and 2) the dipole has a smaller footprint, the Durston from what I understand, requires a big area to pitch.

I thought about the xmid and the Tarptent Dipole. Ended up with the Dipole because I'm tall and I didnt like the large footprint required to set up the Tarptent. I got the 1p and it's huge in the inside (for a ul tent).

I thought about the xmid and the Tarptent Dipole. Ended up with the Dipole because I'm tall and I didnt like the large footprint required to set up the Tarptent. I got the 1p and it's huge in the inside (for a ul tent).

I have a dipole Li. It's about the same weight as the Durston, but can be pitched in a smaller area and is better for tall people due to the struts.

The struts are the reason many (including me) by TT. They create a lot more usable space in the tent. The struts limit the interior space getting cramped by sloping sidewalls. I'm pretty tall, I have a Dipole 1 Li. I love it. A ton of space for me.

All Tarptent tents have end struts, which makes them good for tall people. I'm 6'4" and have a Dipole, I love it. Plenty of room.

Have a dipole li 1 now (had the pro 1 previously)… the vents on the dipole make a huge difference in KY weather. I’ve tried a few different 1 person tents and the li1 has more ventilation than anything other than a tarp/bivy or hammock

LOVE my dipole li1… came from lunar solo/altraplex/xmidpro1/solomid1 and now this…

One thing to add is to be careful going off the spec sheet floor length alone. Just because a tent has a longer floor does not mean it will have more usable length. For example, our Dipole 1 Li has much more usable length than our Aeon Li, even though the Aeon Li has a longer floor. You want to look at the tent design and asses how high from the ground the fly is near the floor ends. If it gets too low, you will be cramped or even touching the fly with your bag, even if there is technically more floor length on the spec sheet.

It’s like a half pound heavier what are you talking about lol

Yes but if one cannot fit in it then it does not matter what the weight savings is.

I have no issues in UK neither with Dipole LI as a summer tent, nor with Tarptent Scarp (solid) as a winter tent. First is like 650g, second is 1300.

To me, the dipole is the best tent on the market, but this tent looks really nice too.

You would have more potential airflow in the Dipole. With our tent you can fully open the sides (both the main door panel and the smaller vestibule panel) and the doors are overhanging so you do this in light rain (or half open things in heavier rain). With 2 doors it’s quite a bit of airflow/crossflow, but the Dipole can open the ends too so it has even more potential airflow. For other options, a double wall tent that can pitch inner only would be the absolute max airflow on a hot night. For singlewalls, Zpacks has nice options too that are popular in Florida (eg Zpacks is based there).

My thoughts: Tarptent Dipole is a strong contender and lines up nicely alongside those tents. I find the xmid 1p is plenty roomy for one. The new xDome is very attractive for its smaller footprint, no fuss setup and apparent (untested by the masses) wind resistance!

Both are single wall tents, which means condensation is a bit of a challenge to overcome. No amount of airflow will completely prevent condensation, many people in that type of weather usually have a door open if weather permits. I’d personally go for the Durston, because well… it’s a Durston, but the Dipole has 4 more sq. ft. For a third option, freestanding tents are always an option, and you can always split up the parts to make it lighter. I like the MSR hubba hubba because it’s close to 20oz per person, and it’s fairly spacious. Any double wall tents help with minimizing condensation, but might feel stuffier.

Tarptent Super light tents, good value. I’ve been happy with mine. I have a double rainbow and a single person. The single person uses trekking poles to setup.  I’d probably stick with free-standing if I buy a new one. Just out of convenience.