Tarptent vs. Golite

[jm1607]

Trying to decide between a Tarptent Rainshadow 2 and Golite Imogene UL3.. Was set on the Imogene till a friend mentioned Tarptents.. The specs, weight, and price seem to be very similar although I could buy a Tarptent soon and the Imogene has been out of stock forever..

I just haven't used either of these companies products and was mainly wondering about overall durability.. Anyone with any first hand experience?

 

[luke moffat]

I have owned two Tarp tents (Cloudburst 2 and Rainbow 2) they are very nice niche tents for sure. The 10D silnylon of the Imogene would have me concerned about durability. The 15D sil of the Shangri-la tipis they make has been stout and stood up to a lot of weather, but I certainly wouldn't want to go 10D in fabric.

 

[jm1607]

I have owned two Tarp tents (Cloudburst 2 and Rainbow 2) they are very nice niche tents for sure. The 10D silnylon of the Imogene would have me concerned about durability. The 15D sil of the Shangri-la tipis they make has been stout and stood up to a lot of weather, but I certainly wouldn't want to go 10D in fabric.

That does seem super light, especially since the tarptent appears to be made of 30D..

 

[Justin Crossley]

I'm a big fan of the Tarptents. Henry makes some super nice tents for a really good price.

 

[fillthefreezer]

usa v. china

 

[dirtytough]

I have a Rainshadow and it has stood up to weather that I thought was going to tear it apart. I would recommend them any day.

 

[Stresd]

I have a Rainshadow and it has stood up to weather that I thought was going to tear it apart. I would recommend them any day.

The same goes for my Stratospire 2 that I bought from Henry of Tarptents. Awesome tent!!! My experience has been great products with excellent service.

 

[romaknows]

Love my rainbow .........hate the name .

 

[Kevin_t]

10D is pretty light. Not sure on Luke's SL but they have used a lot of different fabrics from 30d on down and epic in the SL tents. It really depends on which run. The 30d tarp tent uses will handle abuse but likely has a lower waterproof rating than the golite which generally run 3000 mm but have been as low as 1200 on certain runs. For me, 1200 is about the minimum for a real storm. I've been there, done that, tested and resolved.

 

[Browtine]

Another vote for Tarptent. I have a Rainshadow 2 that I really like.

 

[jm1607]

Well damn, guess that's settled lol.. Glad I asked!

Rainshadow 2 inbound!

 

[beachbunny]

I've got a notch which served well in montana for the season,i would just get longer stakes when I return

 

[luke moffat]

10D is pretty light. Not sure on Luke's SL but they have used a lot of different fabrics from 30d on down and epic in the SL tents. It really depends on which run. The 30d tarp tent uses will handle abuse but likely has a lower waterproof rating than the golite which generally run 3000 mm but have been as low as 1200 on certain runs. For me, 1200 is about the minimum for a real storm. I've been there, done that, tested and resolved.

Sl-5s have only been made in 15D and epic....The SL-2, SL-4, SL-6, and SL-8 are all 30D...still have my SL-8....Awesome tent for the weight for sure!!!

 

[whitingja]

Have stratosphere 2. Awesome, roomy and light.

 

[Mark]

Have stratosphere 2. Awesome, roomy and light.

Which nest do you use? The solid or mesh?

 

[Rocky]

I have the scrape 1. It is a solid tent that provides excellent protection for minimum weight (2.75 lbs I think). It also has a dual vestibule which is a huge plus.

 

[Rocky]

I have the scrape 1. It is a solid tent that provides excellent protection for minimum weight (2.75 lbs I think). It also has a dual vestibule which is a huge plus. I have used it for three seasons and the tent is still in really good shape.

 

[Fjelljeger]

+1 for the StratoSpire 2. Great lightweight tent. Great customer service

 

[whitingja]

I use the mesh for mostly everything. But the solid would be good for the colder nights or snow.

 

[Riverwalker]

How do you deal with condensation in the single wall tents?