Tarptent

Double Rainbow (Silpoly version)

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Sentiment score88% positive
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Last updated: Aug 18, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconin_pdx
7 months ago

I used a tarptent double rainbow - the old version before they made it longer. I love that tent and I believe it was lighter than the more popular tent everyone was getting at rei

Reddit Iconserfinng84
10 months ago

Love my Tarptent Double Rainbow (single wall)! Honestly, the Tarptent Double Rainbow single wall w/ ceiling liner is basically a DW tent for condensation purposes....

Reddit IconShiftNStabilize
9 months ago

I have a number of tarptents that I’ve bought and used over 20 years. They’re fantastic, I haven’t noticed and quality issues at all. I like the double rainbow myself in silpoly. They occasionally have sales or blemished items. For DCF most will be $500-700+. Z packs duplex might be where you want to go if you want to save up a bit more. I’d check out slingfin as well.

Reddit IconBig_Individual2905
10 months ago

Second. I use a double rainbow. I’m 6’4

Reddit IconBrilliant-Loquat-181
7 months ago

I love my Double Rainbow by TarpTent. Holds me my gear and my Lab comfortably. I’ve been in a few major storms and it holds up great. I’ll add that customer service is great and very responsive

7 months ago

I love my Tarptent Double Rainbow. I’m 6’8” and sleep with an adult lab. Great three season tent great customer service

Reddit Icondickheadsgf
9 months ago

alternatively, the tarptent double rainbow (all variants afaik) fits a 6’3 person easily. it is out of OPs budget though. might be worth to BIFL source: personal experience

9 months ago

vouch! the double rainbow is so so good

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