Tarptent - Double Rainbow DW
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Last updated: Nov 25, 2025 Scoring
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"They are no more complicated than a dome tent."
"the double rainbow def excells with how fast you could attach/remove the fly"
"set up is super simple."
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"I've been through some pretty nasty storms, and it's gotten me through them all."
"I love that it can be set up in the rain without getting the inside wet."
"I have found it very stable in winds"
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"I'm 6'2" as well and after trying out other tents including xmids and zpacks, imo this is a one of the most comfortable tents for a taller person."
"I love my Double Rainbow, as I'm 6'8", and the length is great."
"fits me a girl and a dog no problem with room in the vestibules for a pack on each side"
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"It is superior with ventilation options, including convertible rainfly for stargazing at night."
"If they're still making it then the Double Rainbow DW (double wall) is an excellent option and a great compromise between weight, durability and moisture control."
"a door on both sides for better access and ventilation"
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"for not much more weight"
"The double rainbow dw is roughly the weight of the fly creek with superior capabilities to the copper spur 2."
"What you get for the weight is amazing"
Disliked most:
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"Biggest issue I had with the tarptent was that the weatherproofing/seam sealing started to fail."
"if you are new to these kinds of tents they can present condensation issues vs double walled freestanding tents (waking up because water is dripping on your face). ... My husband hates these kinds of tents, constantly complains about condensation"
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"it's too tight for 2p"
"it is tight for two people"
"The double rainbow isn’t standing room"
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"if you are new to these kinds of tents they can present condensation issues vs double walled freestanding tents (waking up because water is dripping on your face). ... My husband hates these kinds of tents, constantly complains about condensation"
"I would definitely recommend getting the liner wall to help deal with condensation though."
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"Set up is similar but SO MUCH easier & quicker for duplex because it uses trekking poles vs tarptents dedicated tent pole that you have to carry, assemble & shove into a sleeve. ... I am much less frustrated setting up the duplex vs the tarptent!!!"
"while it can be freestanding with trekking poles. That's really a last resort, the tent is only at its best when staked."
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"Staking is definitely a learning curve and not always possible, might end up having to use rocks to try to secure the tent! Sometimes I didn't have the energy to try to use rocks for every stake, so I just used it like a bivy."
"These are very loud in the wind if you can't stake well because they depend on staking."
"while it can be freestanding with trekking poles. That's really a last resort, the tent is only at its best when staked."
Double rainbow is my favorite tent.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Tent Choice ->The Tarptent Double Rainbow DW and Ultra DW will do this. Also the Durston xmid (standard) and Nemo Hornet might fit your needs. Also like people have suggested, possibly try tarping / cowboy camping
r/Ultralight • Any recommendations for a 3 season backpacking tent that has a “stargazing mode”? ->I'm from the Netherlands and thought I needed a double wall tent aswell. I choose the Tarptent Double rainbow DW. A nice tent but I didnt like it. To big a footprint. To big a inside tent, a bit heavy Eventually I cut my losses and bought the XMID1 Pro and never looked back. I have no condensation issues at all. I think because the walls are that steep. I'm 192 tall and have enough space inside
r/Ultralight • One person tent recommendations in Europe ->Check out some cottage gear manufacturers as well. Slingfin and Tarptent for example both make great tents, I have the Tarptent Double Rainbow DW and it's a really bomber tent
r/WildernessBackpacking • [deleted by user] ->Tarptent Double Rainbow DW has really awesome stargazing mode. You can roll the fly up on either side and pretty much have full 360 view, and then drop it back down quickly if it starts to rain.
r/CampingandHiking • Best tent with full mesh? ->Before that, had a Rei Half dome SL 2+ which also had pretty much full mesh upper and gave great views. But the double rainbow def excells with how fast you could attach/remove the fly, also lighter. Tarptent is great. Highly recommend them
r/CampingandHiking • Best tent with full mesh? ->Though the Copper Spur is truly free standing. I do like the features of the Rainbow DW though. The symmetrical shape and size is more usable than people realize.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Tent Choice ->I have that exact model TT DR DW since last fall and really enjoy it. It is superior with ventilation options, including convertible rainfly for stargazing at night. Living on the east coast tenting below tree-line, I don't have a use case for that heavy duty tent myself. I can't speak to your situation though. https://preview.redd.it/qm5r3j4cdxte1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a84f04ab7b01586a3d2533f403c5b2c2dd782512
r/WildernessBackpacking • Tent Choice ->It's handled wind fine for me BUT I haven't been measuring it, and it hasn't been nuts wind either. I'm sure there are others who have more experience with that. For what it is worth, the best lightweight windproof shelters will be pyramids, aka single pole tents/tarps.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Tent Choice ->Check out Tarptent, the Rainbow or Double Rainbow are great for the money, and just great overall. The Double Rainbow DW is a double wall version.
r/CampingandHiking • Alternatives to the big names/lesser known companies? (Tents) ->That type of tent is not what you are looking for at all. The key selling point is that it's extremely lightweight and that's important to those who are carrying this as their shelter for weeks or months at a time. The reason you see so many influencers recommending them is that the "influencers" are compensated in one way or another to do so. Tons of downside though: * Dyneema is a very strong material, but its abrasion resistance sucks. If you aren't extremely careful you will wear a hole in it either from setting it up on the ground or packing it incorrectly. * Their tents are all single-wall, which is fine if you are prepared for potential condensation issues but it's very common to be packing up a wet tent even if it didn't rain. If it does rain then there's a high likelihood of the condensation causing some rain inside the tent too. Again, this is a compromise made to save weight. * The price tag is simply insulting and there are a number of other manufacturers making similar tents for less money. Look for a tent made of out of a more traditional material (sil-nylon or sil-poly) and understand that many lightweight and ultralight tents also cut weight by making the tents ridiculously small. I have a 2P Nemo ultralight tent which is perfect for me alone, but would be nearly impossible for two people unless one was a small child. Nemo and Big Agnes both make good lightweight tents that offer good durability and local store convenience. Tarptent also makes an excellent product in a wide variety of shapes and intended applications. I have a couple of their ultralight tents and am very pleased with them. If they're still making it then the Double Rainbow DW (double wall) is an excellent option and a great compromise between weight, durability and moisture control.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Are HyperLite Mountain Gear Tents worth the price? ->I can get the single rainbow into a 2L sack (if I keep the poles separate). Based on fabric weight differences, you'll probably be able to get Double Rainbow DW into a 3L sack, 4L tops?
r/WildernessBackpacking • Tent Choice ->If you do decide to look at Tarptent. I do have a double rainbow double wall I’m looking to sell for $350 shipped. Includes DIY footprint, seam sealed, and rainbow roost
r/Ultralight • Tent for *two* tall people (6'2"+6') for thru-hikes - I'm going nuts choosing between 5 tents: the Durston X-Mid Pro 2, X-Mid Pro 2+, Zpacks Duplex, Lanshan 2 pro, Tarptent Double Rainbow Silpoly? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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