Tarptent ArcDome Ultra

[MountainTracker]

And ordered oops haha


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[passinggas33]

That tent sure checks a lot of boxes. Super interested to see how this one will compare to the tarptent. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I think the sail fabric on the tarptent might be more durable, but I’m not sure. I also am a little concerned by the Durston pole size. But I’m always confused by why tent manufacturers go with certain pole sizes. I guess I’m used to hilleberg and their size matters idea. Excited to see/hear/read the reviews. These two tents are definitely pushing me to want to sell my stone glacier tent and pick up one of these…

 

[MountainTracker]

That tent sure checks a lot of boxes. Super interested to see how this one will compare to the tarptent. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I think the sail fabric on the tarptent might be more durable, but I’m not sure. I also am a little concerned by the Durston pole size. But I’m always confused by why tent manufacturers go with certain pole sizes. I guess I’m used to hilleberg and their size matters idea. Excited to see/hear/read the reviews. These two tents are definitely pushing me to want to sell my stone glacier tent and pick up one of these…

I have the SG 2 person tent, and really like it, except the weight. I do like how this durston tent has the ability to use trekking poles to add more stability with wind and snow loads. I have used that on my SG and liked the extra strength it added.

I’ve looked at the SG 1 person tent multiple times, but I just couldn’t get over the entrance and lack of vestibule. This durston tent seems to solve that issue with the side entry.

I don’t know a ton about fabrics and poke size for tents, I like to think tent manufacturers do their testing to stand up to demands.

Still have to wait until Nov for the tent to ship out. Pre order


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[insanelupus]

This TT Arc Dome will be in the running vs a solid 2P of the Durston free standing for purchase next summer. The season i anticipated using a tent has passed for me so I'm waiting to see reviews.

Interesting under their FAQs they recommend the aluminum poles vs the carbon.

The idea of these 2 tents check the boxes for me of a do all design for my use. While not the lightest, it's still reasonable and allows for some room inside which i like.

 

[TURNER208]

Has anyone tried out the arc dome yet? Any feedback? I like durstons x dome but have heard of some carbon pole failures which make me a little nervous

 

[406flyfish]

1p in testing !

 

[TURNER208]

I bought the arc dome 2 poly will do some testing and reply on here with findings!

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

The TarpTent stuff is top quality....and has been for decades.

I own a discontinued model of theirs that is 20 years old and still in great shape....

And I just bought a Double rainbow- about 2.5#...and glad I did over the floorless tipi options I own as the early archery elk season was hot and the mosquitos and flies were really bad. It's plenty long for my 6'3", with upright walls that give me more usable space- unlike the tipis and other trek pole options that swoop down low, limiting space and getting condensation all over your stuff.

Nice to have a full tent with floor and bug mesh vs the floorless.
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Yup same tent I use . I actually use the DR rainbow all year. I guy it out and u can put trekking poles at apex to hold snow load. Agree it’s got so much usable space. It’s cheap, quality, and 2.5lbs. Hard tent to beat for sure.

 

[passinggas33]

Has anybody actually laid hands on the new ArcDome 1?