Tarptent

Tarptent Ultralight Shelters http://www.tarptent.com Our mission is to enhance the outdoor experience by making the world's best lightweight shelters.
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Tarptent is a premium collection of ultralight, mobile shelters that shed everything from flying bugs to summer snow. Elegant and airy, Tarptent sets up virtually anywhere. Designed by and for the outdoor enthusiast, Tarptent keep you dry and sane no matter the elements. Constructed of the lightest and highest quality materials available, Tarptent lets you focus on the joy of the journey, not on the pain of getting there.

Three Tarptent’s enjoying the Nevada sun at 10k feet. Tents: Dipole 2 Li, Double Rainbow Li, Double Rainbow DW Ultra
05/11/2026

Three Tarptent’s enjoying the Nevada sun at 10k feet.

Tents: Dipole 2 Li, Double Rainbow Li, Double Rainbow DW Ultra

05/09/2026

Throwback to a trip testing the clear V0 version of UltraTNT.

Now that the illegal tariffs are finally gone we are making UltraTNT tents again, and the Double Rainbow DW, StratoSpire 2, and Moment DW in UltraTNT will be available in July.

The delay gave us a nice long timeline to make numerous upgrades and was not idle either. These tents will be using a new UltraTNT V1.5 that has even more UHMWPE fiber without notable a cost or weight increases.

Stay tuned for more info and a full announcement later.

When it comes to the accessories we offer our goal is the same as with tents. Provide the highest quality at the lowest ...
04/30/2026

When it comes to the accessories we offer our goal is the same as with tents. Provide the highest quality at the lowest cost.

Expensive accessories are often a hidden costs of buying a tent. For example a set of UL adjustable carbon poles and 50 feet of cording is often over $100, but with us it is just $62.

Our accessories are also almost all designed from the ground up in house, and not just customized versions of ODM factory products. Not only does this allow for unique and better optimized products, but also reduces cost as we are not paying to put our brand on someone else’s design.

In photo order:

Carbon fiber PolyPole:
43-53 inch adjustable height, 3.5oz (99g), 12.25 inch packed length, custom low profile tip
$26 (comparable poles are $39+)

Reflective UltraPE cord:
UHMWPE core and sheath, reflective, works perfectly in LineLocs
$10 for 50 feet (comparable cord is $22+)

DCF ultralight hats:
0.65oz (18.5g), made with DCF, sewn in the USA
$40 (no comparable weight hats really exist but other UL options are $45-75)

Ultralight DCF bags:
4-6 grams, made from DCF, UHMWPE core cord, springless cord lock
$11 for 1.5L size (comparable bags are typically $20-30)

…and many more on tarptent.com

Seam sealing kits now come with every tent that needs it. Our seam sealing kits have always been low cost, but in order ...
04/29/2026

Seam sealing kits now come with every tent that needs it.

Our seam sealing kits have always been low cost, but in order to streamline ordering, and thanks to a partnership with the manufacturer, they are now free with every tent and continue to use the highest quality sealant available.

Kits are still available to purchase on their own for roughly half the cost you will find elsewhere.

Frustrated when you find a nice spot at the end of a long day on trail but your tent wont fit? Sleep Anywhere with the ...
04/28/2026

Frustrated when you find a nice spot at the end of a long day on trail but your tent wont fit? Sleep Anywhere with the Rainbow Li. Here's one along the PCT just north of Julian (Southern California).

photo: Peter Longobardi (ULA Equipment)

Love finds a home in the Double Rainbow and Sophie loves her dad so much that she is willing to share.Photo: Michelle W...
04/20/2026

Love finds a home in the Double Rainbow and Sophie loves her dad so much that she is willing to share.

Photo: Michelle White

04/13/2026

If your packing list include ice axes, crampons, and helmet the ArcDome was probably designed for you.

Dipole 2 Li under the watchful eye of Luna, near Canberra, Australian Capitol Territory.Photo: Yair Kellner
04/13/2026

Dipole 2 Li under the watchful eye of Luna, near Canberra, Australian Capitol Territory.

Photo: Yair Kellner

Introducing Tarptent 7.8 and 8.8 Carbon Fiber Poles!We are always on the hunt for better components, and when we found c...
04/02/2026

Introducing Tarptent 7.8 and 8.8 Carbon Fiber Poles!

We are always on the hunt for better components, and when we found carbon poles that had across-the-board improvements over the 3.9 carbon poles we have been using for nearly a decade, the choice was clear. Our new carbon poles are not only lighter, but also more durable and less expensive. All current tents ship with new poles, and prices for carbon pole options have been subsequently reduced. The new poles are also available individually to upgrade older tents.

Compared to Easton 3.9 carbon poles:
About 15% lighter, meaning you save 0.81oz / 23g on a Double Rainbow pole
Less splintering, due to a better optimised fiber layup
Less expensive, meaning prices have gone down
Carbon fiber instead of aluminium inserts

Additional Notes:
Heavy-duty aluminium tips will be available in a few weeks for a small additional fee.
Short packing 144” poles will be available late this year.
Our longest 162” carbon poles now use larger 8.8mm diameter tubes for improved performance with bigger tents.

New DCF 0.55 products now in stock. Made from the unused space in our tent cutting layouts they are aggressively priced ...
03/01/2026

New DCF 0.55 products now in stock. Made from the unused space in our tent cutting layouts they are aggressively priced and super light.

-Sleeping pad bags
-Carbon PolyPole/ folding strut bags
-6x8.5-inch zippered pouches
-Stake bags
-Tent bags

Full details on tarptent.com

Address

12213 Koswyn Court
Nevada City, CA
95959

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16505871548

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