Tarptent Rainbow 1-Person Tent

Tarptent Rainbow with carbon fiber pole

The patented Rainbow is the 1+ sized version of our most popular two-person shelter, the Double Rainbow, and includes the same features. An exceptional balance of strength, spaciousness, and value, the Rainbow is ideal for people who want a light but durable tent with a large living space. The Rainbow is easy to set up and can be converted to freestanding with trekking poles.

2026 updates: bigger vents, partial solid interior, 36″ wide floor, additional side tie outs, fully magnetic door ties, lower fly edge, lower price

Key Features:

• 100% silicone-coated 20D high tenacity polyester fly and 30D nylon 66 floor fabrics provide superior strength and durability.
• Fits users up to 6 ft 6 in / 1.98 cm. 
• Single-walled with condensation-catching gutters, partially solid side wall to block drafts, and an optional condensation liner. 
• Can be made freestanding with the use of two trekking poles. 
• Trekking poles can be used under the top crossing pole for additional structural support in high wind or under snow load. 
• “Porch mode” provides a large covered space in front of doors, perfect for cooking or staying out of the sun/rain.

General:

• • Sleeps: 1+
  • Seasons: 3

Minimum Weight: 28.8 oz / 816 g (with carbon pole set; no bags, stakes, or freestanding kit)

Typical Weight: 32.3 oz / 916 g (with carbon pole set; all bags, stakes, and freestanding kit)

• • Rainbow body: 24.3  oz / 689 g
  • Pole Sets:
    • Carbon Fiber (7.8mm): Tarptent 7.8mm carbon fiber arch pole: 3.75 oz / 106 g + carbon fiber top strut: 0.75 oz / 24 g = 4.5 oz /  128 g 
    • Carbon Fiber (7.8mm) (Short): Tarptent 7.8mm carbon fiber arch pole: 3.9 oz / 111 g + carbon fiber top strut: 0.75 oz / 24 g = 4.65 oz  / 132 g 
    • Aluminum (9.3mm): DAC NFL 9.3 aluminum arch pole: 6.7 oz / 190 g + DAC NFL 8.7 aluminum top strut: 0.85 oz / 24 g = 7.55 oz / 214 g 
    • Aluminum (10.65mm): DAC PL 10.65 aluminum arch pole: 8 oz / 227 g + DAC NFL 8.7 aluminum top strut: 0.85 oz / 24 g = 8.85 oz / 251 g 
  • Tent bag: 0.6 oz / 17 g
  • Stake bag: 0.2 oz /5 g
  • Freestanding/trekking pole support kit: (included with every tent)
    • Two trekking pole handle adapters + two trekking pole tip pockets + two 8 in / 20 cm pieces of cording = 0.4 oz / 11 g total
  • Stakes: Six 6.38-inch aluminum DAC J stakes: 0.45 oz / 13g (each) | 2.7 oz / 77 g (total)
  • Liner (optional): 1.9 oz / 54 g

Dimensions:

• • Interior Height: 42 in / 107 cm
  • Floor Width: 36 in / 91 cm
  • Floor Length: 88 in / 224 cm
  • Packed size:
    • Standard poles: 16 in x 5 in / 43 cm x 13 cm
    • Short poles: 12 in x 6 in / 30.5 cm x 15.2 cm

Materials:

• • Fly Material: 20D nano ripstop 100% silicone-coated polyester rated to over 5,000mm hydrostatic head, forest green
  • Floor Material: 30D double ripstop 100% silicone-coated nylon 66 rated to over 5,000mm hydrostatic head, black
  • Fly Zippers: YKK #3 Aquaguard waterproof
  • Mesh: 15D nylon no-see-um mesh
  • Solid Fabric: Breathable and windproof 10D ripstop nylon
  • Guyline/Cording: Tarptent UltraPE cording 
  • Arch Poles:
    • DAC NFL 9.3: 9.3mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
    • DAC PL 10.65: 10.65mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy
    • Tarptent 7.8mm Carbon Fiber: 7.8mm diameter carbon fiber tubes with carbon fiber inserts
  • Folding Cross Struts:
    • Easton® 3.9 carbon fiber : 7mm diameter carbon fiber composite, made in USA
    • DAC NFL 8.7 : 8.7mm diameter 7000 series aluminum alloy