Tarptent - Notch Li

I’m 5’10” and wasn’t bothered by the interior space, so YMMV. I tend to use the HR because it’s easier to find a space that it fits in than the XMid, although the new tarptent seems intriguing. EDIT: The protrek is the tarptent i was referring to https://www.tarptent.com/product/protrek/

The more I study this design, the more I like it. I love the small footprint (and the fact it's a true rectangle), and as someone that only uses one pole, I like that it will only require one end pole (though TT should definitely offer a 28" carbon - vs aluminum - end pole). This thing has incredible ventilation options, and looks more wind worthy than the Protrail. I like that the roof hem is fairly close to the ground. Nice vertical ends with mesh (helps against wetting bag ends), and the offset pole design creates what seems to be a decently sized interior. I'm interested to see a video showing the entry options at work... I could see where the additional front entry might have some merit. We'll see.

I have a tarptent portrait li. I see them used here for $300-$350. It weighs a pound including stakes, is roomy, and sets up in minutes.

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.

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🤣.

Increased durability is a pretty good tradeoff if you ask me, personally. You’ll just going to patch a 15D floor and approach the 30d weight anyway.

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

Durable, functional, protective, and reasonably priced at $249. Looks like a winner. The only thing I'm not thrilled about is the tieout on the seam on the rear of the fly. It kind of messes with the geometry, but that might be a function of the angle of the photo. That's probably a prime spot to add bungee cord to the tieout and then attach the guyline to the bungee.

Dan has explained many times that what's unique about his design isn't the offset poles (there were other designs with offset poles before the X-Mid) but the diagonal floor plan combined with offset poles. If you think that the TT Protrek looks like an X-Mid then you basically have to take the position that the X-Mid looks like an SD High Route.

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.

love this design! **Pros:** a lot of ventilation options and configurations (I wonder how it performs with all doors down as shown in one of the photos, with just a top vent). Love that you can open it up on at least 3 sides. Only 4 stakes. Offset design. Ease of entry/exit (no pole in the way). Steep walls. Small footprint. **Potential cons:** seems like not much vestibule space. Only 84" long - the 88" or 90" is more common now in single pole tents. Needs two poles (at least one adjustable). 666g is a bit higher than I would have wanted - less than Lunar Solo and Lanshan Pro 1, but a bit more than REI Flash Air One (their old version, which I think was 20oz or 566g). Would love to see this design in DCF, could be very competitive. In Nylon it could be the "killer" of both Lanshan Pro 1 and Lunar Solo, if one is willing to add a second (maybe short) pole.