Tarptent Stratospire 1 with solid innertent

Updated for 2022:  Fly fabric is now 20D silicone coated, both sides, polyester  (“silpoly”), pressure rated to over 3,000 mm, for sag-free performance.

The patented StratoSpire 1 is our best-performing solo model across the widest range of weather conditions. The patented design of the StratoSpire 1 uses trekking poles and an unconventional design to maximize the amount of useable living space. The result is a spacious interior, with large vestibules and exterior support strong enough to weather multi-day storms.

• Updated for 2022
  • Fly fabric is now 20D silicone coated, both sides, polyester  (“silpoly”), pressure rated to over 3,000 mm.
• Dual pull YKK #5 waterproof vestibule zippers for enhanced strength and ventilation.
• Vented PitchLoc™ ends with both high and low line tighteners for enhanced stability.
• 3,000 mm hydrostatic head pressure rating for both fly and floor fabrics.
• Easier to detach PitchLoc carbon tubing for improved ease of stuff-ability.
• Full perimeter hem pullouts.
• Integrated gear pockets at each interior zippered door.
• Integrated door buckles for enhanced ability to flatten vestibules in tight campsites.
• Strong and stable, tension balanced 6 stake design for wind performance.
• Fast setup — 2 minutes from sack to pitched.
• Dual trekking pole support; no poles in your living space.
• Optional vertical support poles when not using trekking poles.
• Optional SideCar sleeping compartment for pets and children fits into either vestibule.
• Handle side up pole setup with optional adapters.
• Double wall (mesh or solid wall), dual entry, and dual vestibules.
• Substantially more usable floor space and volume than any comparably poled shelter on the market.
• Interiors are easily detachable and completely removable for fly only use.
• Interiors can be set up independently.
• Interior never gets wet during entry, exit, setup or takedown in storms.
• Roomy with very large vestibules for excellent gear storage space.
• Reflective 2.5mm spectra cord guylines with integrated line tighteners.

Note: Interiors (mesh or solid) are interchangeable and clip in and out from underneath the fly. You may order either interior at a later date, or the “Both” option means that are ordering the fly and two interiors. The solid interior (which has 2/3 solid, 1/3 mesh walls and a solid roof) blocks horizontal blowing wind, sand, snow, and rain.

On my trek through Scotland in May 2018 during the TGO Challenge, my hiking buddy Niels (former owner backpackinglight.dk) - used the Stratospire during the trip. He had been using the tent for years, and for good reason. I can honestly say that I had gear envy. My first three days I hiked with a floorless shelter, and the rest of the trip I used a single hoop tent. Next time I walk through Scotland I will be using the Stratospire.

The Tarptent Stratospire uses two trekking poles for setup, the inner tent is pitched with the outer - so you don’t have to put them up separately in rain and so on. The inner tent can easily be taken out and the outer fly used by itself to create a massive solo or two man floorless shelter. The 30 denier silnylon means that the tents has excellent durability and will be able to withstand any amounts of rain you find yourself in.

Something to think about when using the Tarptent Stratospire is that it does use two trekking poles for set-up, you can of course buy two tent poles instead. Also, the floor on a Tarptent is also Sil-nylon. So you still need to choose a proper campsite and not pitch the tent on extremely wet ground as water can seep through the bottom if your not careful. It’s normally not a problem, but if your used to the really thick polyurethane plastic floors, than it’s important to keep that in mind.

Likes

• Very large solo tent
• Two large vestibule
• Lightweight
• Great storm protection
• Easily removeable inner tents
• Two entry and exit

Dislikes

• Needs to be seam sealed
• Can’t take out the carbon fiber end-struts.