Tarptent Stratospire 2 with mesh inner tent

Tarptent Stratospire 2 with mesh inner tent

The StratoSpire 2 is the two-version version of the StratoSpire 1. For trekking pole users, this tent is a gem: save weight and use your trekking poles for a strong wind and snow stable setup. StratoSpire's unique, patented design provides an unprecedented amount of living and storage space, perfect for extensive gear and bike storage.

weight: 1,3kg



Our thoughts

The Tarptent Stratospire uses two trekking poles for pitching, the inner tent is put together with the outer tent - so you don't have to pitch them separately in the rain and so on. The inner tent can be easily taken out and the tent is then used as a floorless tent.The 30 denier silnylon means the tents have excellent durability and will cope in any weather condition you find yourself in.

Something to bear in mind when using the Tarptent Stratospire is that it uses two trekking poles for pitching, you can of course buy two tent poles instead. Also the floor of a Tarptent Stratospire is Sil-nylon. So you still need to choose a good campsite and not put the tent on extremely wet ground as water can seep through the bottom if you are not careful. Normally this is not a problem, but if you are used to the really thick polyurethane plastic floors, it is important to keep that in mind.

Likes

• Very large two-man tent
• Two large vestibules
• Lightweight
• Good storm protection
• Uses trekking poles for pitching

Dislikes

• Need to sleep sealed before use
• Cannot take out the carbon fiber rods on the ends

Written by Kenneth Shaw December 23, 2018



Features

• Very strong and stable.
• 30d, Sil-polly (New updated version) for strength and durability.
• Quick set up - 2 minutes from bag to set up.
• Double walking poles; No poles in your living space.
• Optional SideCar sleeping compartment for pets and children fits into the apses.
• Double wall (mesh or solid inner tent), double entrances and double vestibules.
• Significantly more usable floor space and volume than any comparable tent on the market.
• Interior never gets wet during setup, or takedown in storms.
• Spacious with very large vestibules for excellent gear space.
• Taut pitch with PitchLoc foldable corners.
• Reflective spectra guylines secured with integrated line tensioners.

Note: The tents need to be seam sealed (seamseal), silicone is not included. See link for info: Backpackinglight.se - Sealing tent seams

Customer reviews:

Bjorn:
I am very happy with my Stratospire! It was not difficult to do the seam sealing. I did it indoors because of the weather and it went well to tension the tent with some weights etc. The first few times I set it up I had to think a bit to understand where the openings would end up because the rods are not "straight" or symmetrically in the middle, but now I have it under control. I'm glad I didn't buy a smaller tent (Notch) even though it probably would have worked well too. Very good vestibules with lots of space, and having two sides simplifies all handling. I haven't camped in any storms but it feels stable and good even when it's windy. And also durable! The fabric holds a lot, e.g. I hurt myself when a branch stuck up through the floor but it was only me that broke, not the tent. So all in all, super happy! Thanks again for all the help with the purchase, great to be able to discuss details that way.

One little tip I read and used is to take some leftover seam sealer and click out on the floor of the tent and also on the underside of the sleeping pad. It prevents slipping around on an otherwise quite slippery floor.


Reviews:

https://www.trailspace.com/gear/tarptent/stratospire-2/

https://intocascadia.com/2015/11/30/long-term-review-tarptent-stratospire-2/

https://www.andyhowell.info/trek-blog/2016/04/05/long-term-review-tarptent-stratospire-2/