Tarptent - Notch Li

Possibly pilot error, but I dont take my dyneema Notch in high wind areas anymore. It totally folded while out hunting one day, when the main peg let loose. I’m super lucky it didnt blow away, but the folding was violent enough to pop my sleeping pad. So that night I slept on my deflated pad and all my clothes laid out flat like a pack rat.

After using mine in Patagonia, I 100% believe this.

There are several solutions: extend the lines a bit, longer peg, use stones to fix the peg and double stake (extra line or small extension loop on the first peg). See excellent info on staking techniques [here](https://slowerhiking.com/shelter/how-to-stake-and-guy-your-tent-snow-rock-sand-platforms). As I camp often with inclement weather I made a standard [two stake guyline setup](https://imgur.com/a/NHXVqMp) on my Notch li . It is very strong, adaptable and keeps the studs nicely in place.

My favourite is the Tarptent Notch Li. It’s a 1 man with adequate internal space and double vestibules. It’s the easiest pitch I’ve ever had from a tent including in the wind. The shape is excellent for spilling the wind and it’s done great for me in winds upto 50mph. It weighs 600g. I had the V1 for a while and then upgrade to the V2, I bought them both off eBay for circa £450. Because it’s a trekking pole tent, with adjustable poles you can set it very low or very ventilated. It’s also got some great vents and you can pitch it with the vestibules rolled back in calm warm weather for a fantastic view. The net stops midges, it’s proven strong and durable. I love this tent so much. I also think it’s worth getting the DCF version, not only for the weight saving but you can just shake the water off it and it doesn’t stretch when cold and wet. I think the closest competitor is the X-Mid pro which is pretty much the same weight but has more internal space but is less good in the wind and a little bit slower to pitch. I’ve pitched my notch on summits in minus temperatures and high winds, as long as your stakes hold, it’s been good for that. I got myself some Titan ground anchors to ensure the main-stays will defo hold in high wind. P.S if you look through my posts, you will find it in quite a few of them. I apologise in advance for all the ridiculous stuff in there :)

I use the longest V shaped stakes to pitch on the sand, with a rock to back it up if possible. In really high wind, I also move sand around to deflect the wind from going underneath the tarp. My favorite camping spot is on an island in the stLawrence gulf (Île-aux-Lièvres): no bugs because of all the wind!! My 10YO trusty Notch Li has folded in wind or snow, but those situations do need more careful pitching. Or you have another story to tell when you get old🤣.

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).