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The North Face
Wawona 6
86% positive of 132 users
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.
Scarp 1
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Sentiment score75% positive
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Reddit Reviews
14 of 14 reviews
Cessna3145QLook at the Scarp 1 at Tarp-tent….with optional cross supports for additional snow loading protection and it’s on sale now!
Professional_Sea1132I use Scarp 1 silpoly in UK in winter and dipole 1 li in summer. Went to iceland with dipole no issues.
Sweaty-Adeptness1541You definitely aren’t too tall for the Scarp 1. It is really long tent.
FunRecording4592My pal and I have both used Scarp 1s in Scotland for years, inc CWT, ridge/mountain camps. Still going strong, (tents more than us lol), deeply satisfying, bombproof. Cheaper and lighter than the Hillebergs, which I did consider at the time of purchase.
I’ve used the TarpTent Scarp 1 for years in the UK, absolutely A1 🔥
grc007I’m using a Scarp1 as my do everything. Replaces a Nallo 2 and before that. TNF west wind But there’s always a compromise. I don’t use the Scarp for really exposed pitches- I choose better forecasts, sheltered pitches etc. I wouldn’t use it in Storm David on the Cairngorm plateau.
mcpewmerI second the Tarptent recommendation. They balance light and durable really well. I have the Scarp 1 and love it.
Tarptent has some amazing tents that split the difference nicely between UL and durable. I have the Scarp 1 and it’s phenomenal.
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