Tarptent - Scarp 1

Had mine out in a snowstorm and woke up with the top of the mesh covered with snow through. Obviously was dripping through the mesh a little as well. May just stick to my scarp1 for camps where snows falling

Scarp1 with a mesh and and a solid inner . Will hold up to most weather within reason over here

I have an xmid 2 as well as the scarp1 ...personally I prefer the xmid for the space and space saved in my pack , that said if it is looking windy or that I'm gonna be tent bound all night I'll take the scarp ( sounds odd I know but I can get the scarp cosier ) I'm awaiting delivery of an xdome though which may be the best of both worlds( lighter and smaller pack than the scarp and stronger than the xmid )

Yeah you're not getting the scarp any shorter than those struts... no issue in the winter with my 65l but a squeeze in summer with a 36. I used the xmid2 on a 4 night trip to Skye and it was great, held up to the wind better than I expected and was great to have to space to stretch out and do my personal admin. But if it's looking rough or cold the scarp wins everytime

The scarp will take some beating ( in both ways ). The cross poles make it even more solid as but never really found that I've needed them. I shall try and remember about the update but if you check the Durston sub in a couple of weeks there will be a ton of reviews and feedback

Tarptent Scarp 1 is a good shout .

Tarptent Scarp 1. Don’t need the crossing poles unless you are expecting seriously bad conditions. Using trekking poles as lifters is usually sufficient.

Scarp1 is long enough, and in terms of design, If pitched correctly, is more taut and solid than an Akto. It doesn't have quite the build quality Which is reflected in the cost, but it's good enough. And you have the option of the extra crossing poles for freestanding. (Although this will make it heavier than an Akto then). A longer, better ventilated alternative to the Enan is the Tarptent Moment. Also has an extra crossing pole available.

Scarp 1? Terra Nova southern cross 1? these two are directly comparable, but the southern cross fly meets the ground so is a true 4 season tent. Nordisk Telemark 2.2. All 3 are similar to the akto in design/wind worthiness but lighter. If you consider non-freestanding then a pyramid shelter would work well in those conditions and be much lighter.

I love my Scarp 1 but it’d argue it is for the more experienced. Ultimately, a tent will only provide some of the warmth. As long as you get something 4 season rated, a solid inner but with a fly all the way down to the floor you’ll have the slight temperature boost. Realistically you’re only looking to increase the temperature by 3-5°c but some people claim more. I’ve never measured a difference bigger than that no matter what shelter I use though. The most important thing to boost your temperature is clothing and sleeping equipment. I use a -1°c down quilt with a synthetic top quilt which controls moisture very very well. Combined they give me a comfort of -9°c but I’ve used the combo down to -12°c. If it’s colder than that, I use a -12°c down quilt and the same synthetic top quilt which has seen me warm and toasty down to -18°C. To summarise, you’re looking to solidify more than just a 4 season shelter but an appropriate sleep system in combination to get the warmth you want.

I’ve not used my X-mid since getting the Scarp 1 as without the extra poles it’s only 1.3-1.4kg depending on my peg config. I don’t think there is a more versatile tent on earth but I’d love to be proven wrong!

My Xmid 1p Solid took damage to some stitching in 40-45mph gusts sadly so I’ve lost confidence in anything over 30mph. If I do anything long distance outside of rough weather it will still be my choice but I am more picky now as to when it gets used. The Scarp just breaths confidence, even if things turn nasty unexpectedly, it’s just flat out reliable.

The hem thread snapped and unravelled on my X-mid 1P Solid in some gusts nearing 40mph. It’s a great tent but it’s not a storm-worthy tent, regardless of how well you pitch it. I come from a tarp background so pitching it was quite a familiar process. However, I’d say it’s more of a 2.5-3 season tent. Anything above 30mph and I take my Scarp 1. Minus the crossing poles it only weighs 1.4kg with 4 spare pegs. It’s seen 40mph and I’m sure I could hear it belly laughing at the wind. With the crossing poles it’s seen 55mph winds and didn’t budge and still only clocked in at 2.1kg with 6 spare Easton 9” pegs. Unfortunately, it’s out of OP’s budget. However, to answer the question, I do think it’s the best all round tent available to date.

I’ve got a Helm 1, Scarp 1 and a Xmid Solid 1p so all I can do is give you my thoughts on those and why I rate them over other tents. The Helm is fantastic value for money but it’s also the least roomy for me at 6’1. It’s the worst for condensation out of the three. The Xmid is super light and spacious but is not suitable for winds above 35mph. In 40mph winds the hem stitching snapped and unravelled which I’ve had to repair. The Scarp 1 is incredible. Super light in 3 season format (1.4kg, with pegs and guys) and 2.1kg in 4 season format. Plenty of space for one, including gear. Hileberg’s are one trick ponies, whereas the Scarp is easily the most versatile tent I’ve come across. It’s probably 85-90% as a capable as a Soulo but it’s infinitely more versatile. I’ve had mine in 55mph driving winds and it just did not budge.

For solo use, I take my Scarp 1 but if the weather looks really bad I just don’t go nowadays. If you’re really going out in gnarly winter weather, I’ve had an Ultra Quasar by Terra Nova for 30 years, it’s seen some horrific weather in that time from 80mph dust storms in the desert, rain, wind, snow and resolutely refused to fail on me and has never collapsed. It’s the most bomb proof bit of life support equipment I’ve ever owned.

if you can find a decent 2nd hand one (hint, face book outdoor gear selling groups), get a Scarp 1 - its 1person, but you can widen the interior for some more space. if lucky, you can pick one up for around £450-£500, otherwise its 500-600 from Tarptent direct.

If you're open to non - freestanding shelters I'd recommend the MLD Trailstar for that particular trip as it's bomb proof in the wind for such a light shelter. For something a little more well rounded a small mid is great - the MLD Solomid XL or Duomid, the HMG Ultamid 2, or Locus Gear. I've got a Duomid and have used it twice in Alaska - once above the Artic Circle and in all sorts of exposed campsites. Typically I use an X-Mid 1P now, but it wouldn't be my first choice for Patagonia winds, I'd rather use my Duomid in those conditions. If you want something heavier, the Tarptent Scarp is very popular choice in the UK where they get similar type winds.

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.

Tarptent scarp with crossing poles is a great tent for exposed camping!

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).