Tarptent Double Rainbow LI Tent Review & Thoughts. Best tent ever!

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

I bought one yesterday. Had a Zpacks duplex in the cart and ready to purchase, but stumbled on this tent as YT was referring new videos to me. Even though it was more expensive, the Double Rainbow Li looked like the cat's meow.

[@vikingskuld]

Hey great gear review of this tent. It answered all my questions and concerns. You did a really wonderful job reviewing this. Thank you

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! Let me know if you think of any questions! Happy to help!

[@jurgschupbach3059]

@@bawattsyl Rainbow Li 1P

[@jurgschupbach3059]

@@bawattsyl where is my tent

[@bawattsyl]

@@jurgschupbach3059 maybe if I hit 100k I'll be able to do a giveaway.. but even this was a gift to me. I could never afford it. But it is a great tent! Thank you for your feedback:)) and maybe one day I'll be able to do a giveaway with something like this! I hope you had a great holiday and happy new year!

[@Bella.216]

Thank you Bryan for the video!!! Good to know!!! I camp in a small camper but used to camp in tent. Keep up the great work buddy

[@isabellind1292]

Thank you very much Bryan/Bryan's Mysteries & Adventures on Trail.🌎💓

[@twistoffate4791]

Your tent looks way bigger on the inside than I expected looking at the outside. Thanks for another informative gear video. I love these & learn a lot about new gear (as compared to the stuff my family used in the 70s & 80s).

[@patriciariddle2997]

I've never heard of this tent. It looks awesome. I find a ground sheet is a must. If you take care of your gear, it can last a lifetime. I always bought quality gear. Once. I miss my backpacking days.

[@stephanmedlin7323]

I just made the purchase! I have been largely a trekking pole tent hiker. I own both X-Mid Models, REI, and a big 4 person single pole Teepee tent by River Country. By tradition I’ve only used trekking pole tents and never freestanding shelters. Weight was important. After I watched your video I went and purchased the Double Rainbow LI. My feeling as that I’m still using trekking poles with the DRL (free standing mode) so I’m still keeping to tradition. Thanks for the video! I’m off to The Enchanted Valley!

[@veroniquediallo6055]

I think this the best video on the TT Double Rainbow Li. I'm about which version to go with: the nylon or dyneema. I guess my concern is the transparency of dyneema. Just how transparent is it and how did you acclimate to this. Thanks!

[@marierejoiceinjesus3846]

I have the TT StratoSpire. I have a Zpacks Duplex too because at the time the StratoSpire Li was new and always out of stock. Tarptent makes great tents.

[@williamchilton1681]

How have you found it with the aluminium arch pole? Henry Shires (owner of Tarptent) doesn't recommend it with the Double Rainbow Li as it "flexes a bit differently than carbon ... and there’s no way to stretch the fabric out to account for the differences."

[@Inlinetodie]

Awesome look at that, great set up. I personally recommend our 64 and 81 series Canadian Forces canvas tent, it's a 3 stage unit, can be setup for summer, winter and wet weather. Can find at surplus stores, usually 50 bucks CAD and lasts for about 60 years of hard use.

[@amazinggracem5300]

You are providing a useful information, thank you. By the time I get done with nursing school, I will feel better prepared for going out hiking.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you Grace ! Let me know if you ever have any questions!

[@amazinggracem5300]

@@bawattsyl I have done some day hiking but I haven't been on an overnight hiking trip. Do you have a basic list of supplies you always carry with you? My next long break from school isn't until December so I am not sure on doing an overnight hike in the winter.

[@bawattsyl]

@@amazinggracem5300 yes, I have tons of videos on my channel covering various gear items and reviews, if you look back through my videos you'll see a bunch of my selections over the last few years..it definitely takes time figuring out what works for you, the weight you're comfortable with etc.. but definitely let me know if you have any questions:)

[@amazinggracem5300]

@@bawattsyl I will go back and watch your older videos to get some ideas so I have a starting point. Thank you again.

[@JenLuvs2Jazz]

Congrats to you for the rapid growth of your channel. Well deserved, Bryan. Keep up the great work!

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! I appreciate your support 🙏

[@charlessullivan5370]

I have a Tarptent Aeon Li one person shelter which I have used on the Appalachian Trail and the John Muir Trail. Great shelter! It weighs just one pound. You can't go wrong with Tarptent.

[@bawattsyl]

Yeah that tent is sick! So crazy light! I like to spread out and I'm tall so I went for the 2 person.. but yeah yours is a crazy awesome light weight option!

[@Cgh432]

How is it as far as condensation goes in humid climates?

[@bawattsyl]

@@Cgh432 Evie, you do get some condensation in reality humid areas, however, due to the sloping design of the walls, and the mesh perimeter vents at the bottom, any consideration just runs out. So far I haven't had any issues and I've had the tent in the desert, the Sierra, and out here in VA.. and we have terrible humidity here... That's why I got the liner. But I've never had a problem with anything in the tent getting wet. And the liner is so light i just keep it in usually. Plus I feel like the liner keeps the tent warmer on colder nights. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like my old tarptent that is sil nylon was warmer than my Dynnema ones( with the same bedding etc) and personally I'd highly recommend getting the aluminum arch pole in lieu of the carbon fiber..especially if you're doing a thruhike, or know you're going to use it in the shoulder seasons, and or winter.. or you're in a windy area... The aluminum pole is just ten times more durable, and if you were to feel the two next to each other you'd see what I meant. I'm sure the carbon fiber one is fine, however, for me i just didn't want to run the risk of being out in the middle of no where with a broken pole. If you buy this tent you can ask them to substitute the carbon fiber pole for the aluminum one. I didn't know at thy time so I ordered the aluminum one after. But I'll probably use the carbon one on weekend car camping trips or things like that since I have it. There's roughly a 3 oz difference in weight between the two poles.. the carbon fiber pole does come with a little repair section, however, in my experience carbon fiber has a tendency to break catastrophically when it does break.. and can be hard to repair in the field..as compared to aluminum which often just bends some..I guess it all depends on you and what you feel comfortable with:) I would highly recommend getting the rainbow roost. It's an awesome accessory and I wish they put it standard with the tent...because it really is great for keeping your gear organized, putting a light to read at night etc. Let me know if you have any other questions:)) thank you for watching🙏

[@isabellind1292]

And as far as back packs go, I purchased a (medium-sized) "Eagle Creek" back pack about 15 yrs ago and I must carry 20 lbs at least twice @ week in it and never has there been a stitch out of place or a zipper to have ever failed, nor has the fabric ever shown any signs of wear. It's as new as the day I bought it! I highly recommend them. 🎒💓

[@lindaatteo1922]

Keep doing these great videos and bringing awareness to new people

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Bryan, thank you for sharing this informative video. It's certainly a good looking tent ⛺. My REI tent was stolen, so I need to replace it soon. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! Yeah I wasso devastated when my pack and all my gear was stolen back in summer of 2020..it had taken several years to put all that gear together.. thankfully my family and friends helped me replace it, and the rest I found on crazy sales during black Friday. But this tent is absolutely wonderful! You could hold a garden hose on it all day and it wouldn't wet out.. And it dries super fast so no more lugging around wet sil nylon..I think if they can figure out how to make Dynnema more affordable it will be the full wave of the future of tents.. thanks for your feedback🙏

[@Rita.R]

Thanks for the information. Looks like a really cool sturdy tent.

[@mikepfau2240]

Thank you for the review. It was very informative. Have you had any issues with abrasion to the Dyneema floor?

[@bawattsyl]

I use a zpacks ground sheet which is 1.0oz dynnema. That combination has worked great for me. But I would highly recommend to anyone using this tent to use a groundsheet..it will greatly extend the life of your tent🙏thank you for watching and your feedback🙏

[@ZZ_90]

Great review man! Are you able to purchase the aluminum replacement pole on their website? I like the weight of the carbon fiber, but would hate for anything to happen while on trail

[@Bandare]

Great review. YOu say you got the ZPacks Duplex groundsheet? I see on the ZPacks website the size is 44" x 88". The Rainbow width is 50? DOesn't that make the groundsheet a bit too short on width for you?

[@bawattsyl]

You want your groundsheeet to be smaller than your tent otherwise water can collect and cause problems. This groundsheet works great with this tent. Thank you for watching and your comment🙏

[@nathankeel4308]

I like Gore-tex tents more, but this is still nice.

[@teresap.5991]

Sorry, unless I am living in it, I would never pay that for a 🎪. I'm super frugal. I just put a tarp over mine and no leaks or problems. Ground sheets are worth it. Great tent and review!!! 😊

[@mello3214]

Great info thanks so much Bryan 😊❤️

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Love hiking. Sleeping in a tent - not so much. The last time I slept in a tent, a snorting animal sniffed the back of my tent and started scratching. Fortunately, that was back in the day when tents were made of heavy duty canvas. I don't know what kind of animal it was. We were in the Sierra Nevadas above Angel's Camp.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

@Martin Cantiberry I wonder if all those thru-hikers know that. They seem to carry tents.

[@blessedarmadillo8257]

Did you have food in the tent? If so, expect animals to pay you a visit in the night.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

@@blessedarmadillo8257 No, the food was locked up in another location.

[@wadenolan1]

Sounds like a porcupine.

[@rodrev_hiking6757]

Hey is it really the Duplex footprint ? Because it misses 10inches in length compared to the tarptent groundsheet specs they offer . Or Do you have the Triplex Groundsheet ? Its more close to the tarptent specs

[@bawattsyl]

I'll double check because this groundsheet is perfect.. again you don't want your groundsheet to be a big as your tent. I'll double check but it's definitely not 10" short.. sorry for the confusion

[@EverythingWasGreat]

They should have a sil nyl floor on the inner. Making it out of dcf is like asking for it to break or force you to buy a footprint.

[@cavemandancer]

Bought a blemish 1 person notch and it had a fold in the taped seam, so minor. I want a two person tent. Not sure if i will get this or a nemo.

[@edmundoa1935]

Nice video! I wonder if you may advise about how your last tent was stolen.

[@bawattsyl]

Edmundon, it was during the hight of covid. I was in the area of Lassen Volcanic national park, there were a ton of fire closures and I was unfamiliar with the area. I dropped my pack in an area I thought was OK and went to find a ranger. When I returned my pack was gone. Thankfully I had my fanny pack with most of my crucial things. It sucked and if you watch a few of my videos around that time I explain more in detail what happened. Thank you for watching🙏

[@edmundoa1935]

@Bryan's Mysteries & Adventures on Trail I'm sorry to hear that; it happens. Keep the good attitude and great reviews!

[@iloveislandlifekeywest]

Thank you!

[@sofiaoropesa]

do you really need the liner?

[@bawattsyl]

Only if you're in certain conditions. But I like having it. Never have to worry about condensation and only weighs 2ozs..🤷‍♂️

[@johnr153]

At abiut 420 hou mention that the tent csn fit 2 25 in pads with room to spare. That hasn't been my experience. With two 25 inch pads they lean aganist the outside walls causung the tent walls to deflect little. On mine one 25 and one 20 barely fits without touching the outside walls.

[@Inlinetodie]

Sheesh my tent is 22 lbs, my backpack is 160lbs altogether, my plated vest is 20lbs, my wearable gear is 20lbs and my machetes and blades are also 20lbs,altogether wearing 220lbs of gear, I can post link, but I live out here so it's just normal for me, I'm over 6ft and over 250lbs so maybe it's right for me.

[@bawattsyl]

Damn! That's definitely the highest load out I've ever heard of.. you must be strong as an ox! What kind of tent is it?

[@Inlinetodie]

@@bawattsyl At 1:40, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIKnnpKDgNakatE packs not entirely full that day, didn't bring tent sleeping gear, this is hike and lunch My CF tent Is down a ridge at the edge of 200 ft cliff 🙂 had to leave it, started raining and I would have went over cliff. Got a new one just recently, it was usually priced at 200 CAD, I got for 60 at Canadian Tire discontinued, it's an Outbound 8 man tent at approximately 20lbs, it's bigger than I need by far, buts it's great to have all the room, it's 8ft wide by 14ft long

[@twistoffate4791]

@@bawattsyl He said he permanently lives in the woods (in a separate comment), which would explain his heavy pack.

[@louisdemm1758]

Can't get much better than that for a lightweight free standing tent.

[@bawattsyl]

I love it! It was one of the best gifts I've ever received! And it has stood up through snow, crazy rain and thunder, wind.. it's been a great tent!

[@filmic1]

Wow, these and the Z-Paks are all the rage, aren't they!?

[@Andy-x3i8y]

Can somebody let me know if the vents have mesh to stop bugs from entering?

[@SparkyOne549]

You can buy the liner with the tent. The liner isn’t just for condensation.

[@sadburai1]

still happy?

[@BiggieG614]

And bro the angel video... her name was " Abby " and magically grew up in your hometown juts like Brian and GABBY and her Instagram shows her in Cali the same time of the video about Pacific Crest Trail. No doubt in my mind you are Brian Laundrie and this KZbin is helping you with people commenting so you know how hot or cold the trail is! And we know Brian was OBSESSED with murder stories and books much like your page. Way too many Coincidences you have to be Brian Laundrie

[@bawattsyl]

Sorry to disappoint you. I'm not. Didn't even know those coincidences until you mentioned. Imo he was a monster.. I'm definitely nothing like him. That whole case is so sad 😞

[@Za7a7aZ]

Woww...thats a lot of money for such a small tent

[@FSEVENMAN]

Who steals a tent?